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- Sun Aug 04, 2013 10:06 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Why hate on the Black GSP?
- Replies: 82
- Views: 114028
Re: Why hate on the Black GSP?
I get a lot of the same comments with my solid black male. I politely tell people the black is relatively rare, but that he's all shorthair. Most people show surprise and comment with something polite. Others insist on telling me how I've been fleeced by my breeder. I chalk it up as ignorance and g...
- Mon Mar 11, 2013 11:43 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Unbelievable
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6368
Re: Unbelievable
not even with duct tapeibbowhunting wrote:you can't fix stupid
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DOCO has the ticket! This guy could serve to help you pay for some new training equipment, to build a BIGGER loft so you could raise even more birds..... Just imagine, the sky is the limit here if this guy really has the cash to burn!
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- Mon Mar 11, 2013 11:38 pm
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: 2012 #1 ALL Age GSPCA
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5714
Re: 2012 #1 ALL Age GSPCA
What are we gonna do with these goofy fieldtrialers???? All Age dog of the year? All Age National Champion?.... What is that? Answer: It is the pinnacle, the apex, the king, the head honcho, the big man on campus. It's why we criss cross the country at all hours of the day and night pulling a trail...
- Mon Mar 11, 2013 11:32 pm
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: 2012 #1 AGD GSPCA
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3349
Re: 2012 #1 AGD GSPCA
CONGRATS on a job well done! It's not easy to get on top and even harder to stay there!
- Wed Mar 06, 2013 12:16 am
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: Shout out to Mae
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6259
Re: Shout out to Mae
Good job Team Miller! Good to see "Brown Dog" keeping on a roll! I'll never forget those first Quail points she had here in the yard as a pup and asking you; "You thinking about Trialing her?" ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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- Wed Mar 06, 2013 12:12 am
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: Tony W (Volsfan) and Rip-N-Razor's Sundance Kid
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5798
Re: Tony W (Volsfan) and Rip-N-Razor's Sundance Kid
CONGRATS Tony and Dougie! Keep on, keepin' on!
- Tue Jan 22, 2013 1:46 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: really! (why trials should not be limited to a breed.)
- Replies: 195
- Views: 82684
Re: really!
this is why trials should not be limited to a breed. http://www.akc.org/events/search/index_results.cfm?action=plan&event_number=2013571611&cde_comp_group=FT%20%20&cde_comp_type=&NEW_END_DATE1=&key_stkhldr_event=119474186&mixed_breed=N So what are you saying, only certain breeds should be allowed t...
- Mon Jan 14, 2013 10:49 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: About lost my best dog today!
- Replies: 43
- Views: 19565
Re: About lost my best dog today!
Dayum Brian! That's terrible! Good to hear he'll be on the mend, though he's probably not going to be happy missing the rest of Grouse Season :cry: If he's not going to run from them, ya better teach him to point 'em! Short story: I got to watch one of my pups point a Bear for his owner a number of ...
- Mon Jan 14, 2013 10:40 pm
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: FC RIP-N-RAZOR'S SUNDANCE KID
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6139
Re: FC RIP-N-RAZOR'S SUNDANCE KID
AWESOME news! Couldn't have happened for a nicer guy and Dougie has long deserved that title! One he!! of a nice dog and a pure joy to watch and compete with!
CONGRATS on getting it done Tony and Dougie!
CONGRATS on getting it done Tony and Dougie!
- Mon Jan 14, 2013 10:34 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: How far can they smell
- Replies: 34
- Views: 14590
Re: How far can they smell
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A good long ways sometimes.....
- Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:49 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Wins in Closed Trials counting toward ALL BREED Rank?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1828
Re: Wins in Closed Trials counting toward ALL BREED Rank?
can you post a link where you found that list? Thanks!! Fuzz, You have to run a report through AKC's "Top Dog" for $4.00 Here: https://classic.akc.org/store/reports/topdogs/index.cfm I'd do a copy and paste, but it won't work and gets all mixed up. You have to select "Gun Dog", "Dogs and B!tches" a...
- Tue Jan 01, 2013 9:05 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Wins in Closed Trials counting toward ALL BREED Rank?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1828
Wins in Closed Trials counting toward ALL BREED Rank?
I'm curious as to the feelings of the members here, as I know many are very active in the various Testing and Trial venues. While my particular question has most direct effect for Trialers, I welcome any and all comments and opinions. To explain: So, I was looking at the AKC "ALL BREED" Gun Dog rank...
- Wed Dec 26, 2012 7:13 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What is an AA pointer?
- Replies: 134
- Views: 36569
Re: What is an AA pointer?
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Just. Couldn't. Help. Myself.
- Sun Dec 23, 2012 12:36 am
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: Show and NAVHDA 2012
- Replies: 18
- Views: 13016
Re: Show and NAVHDA 2012
That was a WONDERFUL post Denise! I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and am quite glad you took the time to write it! Long was good!
Congrats to you and Brandi on a great year! Ya's done good!
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Congrats to you and Brandi on a great year! Ya's done good!
- Thu Dec 20, 2012 12:01 am
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: A Long Time Coming
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5745
Re: A Long Time Coming
CONGRATS Doug, Heather and Mae(more affectionately known as "Brown Dog" and "Black Hearted B**ch")! :lol: Yep, she broke my heart a few times, including on one occasion with maybeeeee 10 seconds to go under the watchful Judges eye of "DocO". That one earned me a swat in the back of the head with Do...
- Sun Dec 16, 2012 8:57 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: survey
- Replies: 28
- Views: 10181
Re: survey
We tested our entire kennel when the research was being done....I have since heard pretty big questions about how accurate the test results are...Anyone have any input on this? I know they don't have a definite gene and that the disease may be an aggregate condition. I go by pedigree and anecdotal ...
- Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:55 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Had it with SportDog
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7487
Re: Had it with SportDog
As far as e-collars ar concerned, I have used a TT Flyway Special for more years than I want to admit. It has both momentary and continuous stim byut does not have a tone feature. I have never needed more in an electronic collar and it is less money than the 500. I have an Astro 220 with a DC 30 co...
- Sun Dec 09, 2012 12:16 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: average speed
- Replies: 22
- Views: 9430
Re: average speed
If you are guessing then you don't really know how fast they are going, some dogs look as if they are burning it up others look as if they are barley moving, how fast they look tells you nothing. On average for 2-3 hrs off a horse I have seen dogs anywhere from 8 to 10 mph but a lot depends on terr...
- Sun Dec 09, 2012 8:39 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: average speed
- Replies: 22
- Views: 9430
Re: average speed
Jimbo, Just my observations, but the smart dogs when HUNTING, seem to pace themselves at a comfortable 7-10 mph. They HAVE to, to last for an extended hunt. When running in competitive situations, I think Hat has it pretty close with dogs running from 10 to up to perhaps 20 in short burst(13-16 soun...
- Fri Dec 07, 2012 6:23 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Spaying Questions
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3145
Re: Spaying Questions
You might find this read, VERY informative as to Spay/Neuter: http://therio.org/associations/2746/files/basis%20for%20position%20on%20mandatory%20spay%20neutering%20the%20canine%20and%20feline%202012.pdf For additional information that may be of interest: http://therio.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&sub...
- Thu Nov 22, 2012 9:28 pm
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: FC AFC Hot Shot's Auf Ziel SH
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6278
Re: FC AFC Hot Shot's Auf Ziel SH
CONGRATS Peggy and to all involved! That's a bang up weekend!
- Thu Nov 22, 2012 9:26 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: BDC question??
- Replies: 185
- Views: 71455
Re: BDC question??
This thread has me totally bewildered. Just how many forms of hunting/pointing/retrieving trials do you have over there ??? The O.P. trial that began this thread sounds to me like good fun for all involved .....unless they got peppered ! I would do one of those trials as a fun day out but would pro...
- Mon Nov 12, 2012 7:32 pm
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: New Field Champion, FC Fieldmans Journeyman Jake SH
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5292
Re: New Field Champion, FC Fieldmans Journeyman Jake SH
Thanx Kindly Tyler
Yep, Jake is a client dog owned by Lynn and Cindy Fieldman, that I've been bringing along and used as the Stud for my recent litter. Super nice young dog!
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Yep, Jake is a client dog owned by Lynn and Cindy Fieldman, that I've been bringing along and used as the Stud for my recent litter. Super nice young dog!
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- Sun Nov 11, 2012 9:03 pm
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: New Field Champion, FC Fieldmans Journeyman Jake SH
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5292
New Field Champion, FC Fieldmans Journeyman Jake SH
Fieldmans Journeyman Jake SH, aka "Jake" won a 21 dog Open Gun Dog stake this weekend at the Eastern GSP Clubs Trial in Medford, NJ under Judges Kitty Pullen and Joe Bunk to make him FC Fieldmans Journeyman Jake SH. It's been quite a ride with this young dog this year, beginning in January 2012 fini...
- Tue Oct 23, 2012 10:20 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: All around producing GSP sire? (Field Trial bred)
- Replies: 48
- Views: 30671
Re: All around producing GSP sire? (Field Trial bred)
What about GK's nuke it? Funny that you mention Nuke, as a daughter of his owned by a friend; has HB Field Trial wins, a Senior Hunter and won a 3 point Major in the Show Ring this past weekend. My friends also own a Grand-daughter of his that is just turned 1 year old now; has HB Field Trial wins,...
- Mon Oct 15, 2012 6:45 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: reconsidering a washout....
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5482
Re: reconsidering a washout....
A pro I know got a GSP that no one wanted 2 years ago. Last month (maybe this month also, I don't get GSP chronicle) that dog was ranked #1 open gun dog in the country. He needs 1 point to finish his FC. The moral of the story? Don't be quick to give up on a dog. They might come around and surprise...
- Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:07 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: The first needle to the vein......
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3594
Re: The first needle to the vein......
It was most certainly in jest Ted and I sincerely wish I could have had more time to sit and actually shoot the bull with you. As it were, you know I was pretty much in the saddle from start to finish and didn't get to chat much with anyone that wasn't on course. I'm somewhat disappointed that Jim d...
- Fri Sep 07, 2012 3:17 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Looking for collars.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2902
Re: Looking for collars.
Here is where I got mine Jim: http://raystackshop.com/
They are 1.5" instead of 2", but work very well for my purposes and seem to really stand out in cover.
You might also call Permatack and see what they could/would make for you.
They are 1.5" instead of 2", but work very well for my purposes and seem to really stand out in cover.
You might also call Permatack and see what they could/would make for you.
- Wed Aug 29, 2012 10:46 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Throw Down Trial Judges
- Replies: 28
- Views: 7286
Re: Throw Down Trial Judges
Don, AKC does require any new Judges must Apprentice(ride as a 3rd), before getting their license. Chris, My .02 fwiw. I've come to strongly feel that before an individual can even get a Judging License, they should be required to have held a hunting license for X(2?, 3?, 5?) years. At least those n...
- Sun Jul 08, 2012 9:10 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Stud dog contract?!?
- Replies: 97
- Views: 61802
Re: Stud dog contract?!?
Ok so you write an agreement on a piece of paper that doesn't mean you both understand it the same.That's why you have lawyers & courts you can still be sued & a lawyer will take that piece of paper make a paper airplane out of it & throw it out the window. Here's a little example when you enter a ...
- Sat Jul 07, 2012 11:53 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Stud dog contract?!?
- Replies: 97
- Views: 61802
Re: Stud dog contract?!?
I would have liked to have been able to comment on this much sooner, but as it were; we were out of power through Tuesday and then phone and internet were spotty, hit and miss through Thursday. Feeling for all the folks that are still without and praying for a quick restoration of service to them in...
- Mon Jun 25, 2012 6:31 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Right or Left Side Heel?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7116
Re: Right or Left Side Heel?
I've always heard that heel on the oposite side of the gun so it's out of the way of spent shells and noise is on the opposite side of the dog. That might be true for dogs in a blind but doesn't work for me in the field. What are you doing, flushing the bird then running back to the dog to shoot it...
- Fri Jun 15, 2012 9:59 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: A True Versatile Gun Dog
- Replies: 72
- Views: 32258
- Tue Jun 12, 2012 11:00 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Ames Study For Trial Dogs and Bird Finds
- Replies: 98
- Views: 27810
Re: Ames Study For Trial Dogs and Bird Finds
By your use of Meters, I'm going to make a guess that you are not located in the U.S.? Have you ever seen a Trial and do you understand what it is a Trial seeks in the bigger picture?
- Tue Jun 05, 2012 8:35 pm
- Forum: Horses
- Topic: So tell me about "single footers" & "speed rackers"....
- Replies: 14
- Views: 12824
Re: So tell me about "single footers" & "speed rackers"....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoLbm2T-hK0 Some of those look like they are in fast forward. So Red what would be the advantage to this over a standard walker? From the looks I would say only speed? Do they gait as well as a good walker at more usable speeds? Talk about pushing a dog! Better start ...
- Mon Jun 04, 2012 11:54 pm
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: and another win!!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8427
Re: and another win!!
Way to go Kimber, Scout and the guy that feeds ya....
BIG CONGRATS T![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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BIG CONGRATS T
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- Thu May 31, 2012 8:09 am
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: New Field Champion! FC Snips Sixth-Sens Wyatt MH
- Replies: 22
- Views: 15192
Re: New Field Champion! FC Snips Sixth-Sens Wyatt MH
Ya done real good with the boy Saturday Jon and he's definitely a good'un, so very worthy of sharing your pride! Now you just need to get those last 4 points to finish his Amateur Field Champion up this Fall! I'd like to add that almost every single one of Wyatt's Placements and Wins came from Major...
- Tue May 29, 2012 3:35 pm
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: What a weekend!!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4618
Re: What a weekend!!
CONGRATS Adam and Alli! GREAT weekend!
Were these just small Trials? I was thinking this was going to be the "She's Finished" post with all those ribbons!!!!!
Were these just small Trials? I was thinking this was going to be the "She's Finished" post with all those ribbons!!!!!
- Tue May 29, 2012 3:33 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Breeding GSP's
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11363
Re: Breeding GSP's
IF your dog is an excellent representative of the breed (you know this by "testing" the dog in different venues; hunt tests, field trials, conformation events, obedience trials, testing for temperament, etc.) and has the appropriate health clearances, then go for it. If you have a mediocre dog in a...
- Tue May 22, 2012 7:32 pm
- Forum: Horses
- Topic: So tell me about "single footers" & "speed rackers"....
- Replies: 14
- Views: 12824
Re: So tell me about "single footers" & "speed rackers"....
I dont know anything about singlefooters or racking horses, but now that I have spent an entire plan period watching youtube videos I think I want one...... Thanks Bruce... :lol: Jim Yeaaaaaa, but now you know why I was asking! :lol: Do they look like they would be a lot of fun or what! I believe I...
- Tue May 22, 2012 8:11 am
- Forum: Horses
- Topic: So tell me about "single footers" & "speed rackers"....
- Replies: 14
- Views: 12824
Re: So tell me about "single footers" & "speed rackers"....
Brittguy, I wondered if they may be a bit fast paced for working dogs in AKC Trials, but imagined they would be just fine for AF, where the handler has more room to do what they need. Did you ever notice it causing difficulties with their gait at speed later, when they were used so much at just a fl...
- Tue May 22, 2012 7:54 am
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: A COUPLE of WOLF PLAIN BROOKS BRAGS
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10706
Re: A COUPLE of WOLF PLAIN BROOKS BRAGS
Bout time you put up a brag! Sally, Raven, Tucker and Sky; as well as YOU and DENNIS deserve the brag! You folks and the dogs have done good!
To John's "Eureka" Jen and Dennis.....
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To John's "Eureka" Jen and Dennis.....
I'll go if you go.....
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- Fri May 18, 2012 8:21 pm
- Forum: Horses
- Topic: So tell me about "single footers" & "speed rackers"....
- Replies: 14
- Views: 12824
So tell me about "single footers" & "speed rackers"....
So there are a lot of video's on youtube of "Single Footers" and "Speed Rackers" and I've watched quite a few, but what can you folks that really know "dog horses" tell me about them. From the video's, they are bad as he!!; looking to be extremely smooth, extremely fast and extremely fun.
- Fri May 18, 2012 8:18 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: GSPCA NAGDC Reporting
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6996
Re: GSPCA NAGDC Reporting
Thanx Ya'll, glad it read well enough and was enjoyed. I couldn't have done it without Mason Dixon GSPC Member Pat Dady helping with the editing and proofing to get the notes down to a manageable size, while still keeping as much info as possible. I also owe a thanx to Missy Neal for her last minute...
- Mon May 14, 2012 10:36 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: GSPCA NAGDC Reporting
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6996
GSPCA NAGDC Reporting
2012 G.S.P.C.A. National Amateur Gun Dog Championship hosted by Mayflower G.S.P. Club at Warriors Mark Shooting Preserve Ginter, PA. May 4-7, 2012 The Running: Series One - 30 minute braces with retrieve on course Day One, First Series Brace #1 DC Up N’ Adam’s Margarita, female, Call Name “Margret”,...
- Tue May 08, 2012 3:56 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: GSPCA NAGDC
- Replies: 45
- Views: 19607
Re: GSPCA NAGDC
Great event, GREAT bunch of dogs and great folks. I should have all my finalized reports typed, edited and hopefully it will be put up on the website by the end of the week for all. Wyatt had a Junior Hunter/Puppy moment on Jon yesterday, when a Chukar wild flushed up in his face at 15, as he came d...
- Tue May 08, 2012 3:46 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Pro Plan Quality Control
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8291
Re: Pro Plan Quality Control
http://www.avma.org/petfoodsafety/recalls/2011/default.asp Purina One has been recalled but not Pro Plan. UT You do realize that recall was for CAT Food don't you? 8) :lol: Purina's QC is pretty stringent and while I won't say they've never been recalled, I don't know for sure; unlike many of the s...
- Tue May 08, 2012 3:36 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Well it sounded good at the time....
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7128
Re: Well it sounded good at the time....
Joe,
I'm sending you a pm with some phone numbers.
I'm sending you a pm with some phone numbers.
- Tue May 08, 2012 10:42 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Well it sounded good at the time....
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7128
Re: Well it sounded good at the time....
Joe, If you would be willing and interested in a temporary buddy and helping a fella out, I just received this email this past weekend: An urgent request has come our way for a 3 month temporary home for a very sweet 14 year old female GSP. The owner is being deployed to Egypt to work for the Corp o...
- Thu May 03, 2012 11:34 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: GSPCA NAGDC
- Replies: 45
- Views: 19607
Re: GSPCA NAGDC
Thanx for the insight Ken, I think I've had my rig up over that once before, but it's been awhile and I couldn't remember for sure.