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Beautiful looking pups

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I bought a IZH 43 about five years ago...a 28 gauge sxs. Thinned down the wrist...made the pistol grip into a straight grip...sanded it all, and applied Watco's Danish finnish oil...ended up with this. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y192/ccavacini/Hunting/Picture135-1.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com...

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The best pheasant hunting is in our Western counties--Benton, Newton, Warren. Also, probably the hardest to find land to hunt. It's farmed from road to road, but where there is cover, there are birds. You can find quail in the Southwest counties--Knox, Daviess,Sullivan and also some Southeast counti...

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I think if you find a Browning BSS 20, you would be satisfied.

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And, most importantly, you'll look better carrying a sxs than any other shotgun.

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I have a Baikal IZH 43 (Remington Spartan)--SxS in 28 gauge. Fun litle gun. Use it on wild quail and pen raised pheasant. Fixed chokes Im/Mod. Got for under 300 a couple of years ago.

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Not sure I can add anymore to what's been said. I have two Brittanys and a Lab. They all shed, but it's never bothered me. They're great house/hunting/companion dogs.

Cary

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Always wondered why 28 gauge doesn't bother with 3" chambers/shells. I believe it's the only gauge.

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Quail, wrapped in bacon, over an open fire, on a Texas Quail hunting trip. Camping out, sipping some fine Vodka...can't get much better.

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A lot of good thoughts on these posts....I'm partial to Brittanys (have two 9 and 2). Do love the style of the Setters.

Both offer a lot of dog/owner bonding (picking out burrs).

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I also have a 9 year old Brittany....I haven't noticed any change in her scenting ability.

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I've done two stocks....use Homer Formsbey to get off old coat...light rubbing with fine steel wool with acetone...and finish with Watco's Danish finish oil....hand rubbed until the stock wouldn't take any more. The finish oil brought out the grain. I know a lot of guys use Truoil...been happy with ...

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My second Brittany was the runt of the litter...10 dogs, 7 females, 3 males. Her momma wasn't too big..probably around 30lbs. She's almost 2 and weighs 23 lbs. She's like a fart in a hot skillet and will turn out to be a fine bird dog. The breeder I got her from in Iowa names his dogs before they go...

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Thank you, gentlemen, for reminding me why I have only females

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I have the Baikal IZH 43...same gun. I use it only for hunting. Works ok there. Some guys have had problems with the gun doubling..mainly on the range. Never have experienced that.

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Great pictures....love the Brittany.

Thanks for sharing.

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Beautiful pictures...thanks for posting...love those Brittanys

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Gentlemen, thanks for the information...that's why I like this site.

The way I've planted pheasant in the past is to put them down and then watch them fly away.

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I always felt if Momma hunts and Daddy hunts, then puppy's going to hunt.

I've got two great female Brittanys, one for 350, the other 450.

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I'm sure you'll get a lot of answers on shotguns that are new...but, if I had my choice, I'd try to find a used Browning BSS in a 20 gauge. I had one years ago, but sold it for an O/U.

Been kicking myself ever since.

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I got one of these also..but mine was old enough not to have the transmitter pocket...has two elastic openings in the back to carry water for the dogs and enough pockets all around for anything...have had mine for 6 years...a little beaten up but still the best I've had...I've seen them go on sale o...

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Welcome to the site....love those Brittanys

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I have a situation similar to yours.....10 year old Lab, 8 year old Brittany, and a 8 month old Brittany pup. I think it's better with two older dogs for the pup...when she tires one out, the other one's ready...sometimes all three go at it. The roll around, bark, and chase each other all over....th...

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Please don't say you're having Fava Beans with the game.

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"I got a dog and his name is Blue, bet you five bucks he's a good dog too."

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Welcome to the site...2 Brittanys and a Lab here.

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Congratulations....I'm still waiting for my pup's light to come on. Right now she's too busy playing grab butt in the field.

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Hello everyone, I am new to training and have a 9 month old GSP. I introduced him to birds at 3 months and fired a 22 blank while he chased live birds. He didn't seem to be shy at all. Then at about 8 months I started planting quail and having him find them. His point is awesome but when the bird f...

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Great pictures....love those puppies...here's a picture of my Brittany Kate pointing her first broom:

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Years ago, my dad used to dress up like Santa, complete with sleigh bells attached to a leather belt. Found them awhile back, drilled a small hole on the top, and use it with my dog....pleasant sounding bell.

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One other thing we try to do on long trips (12 hrs.) is find a place where the dogs can run hard and play for about 15 minutes....seems to shave some of the hyper off them.

Most dogs will go to sleep in a moving car.

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Great looking pup...I got mine out of Iowa too...Maple River Brittanys...Storm Lake Iowa..

She's 4 months old now...full of piss and vinegar...just the way we like them.....the pup makes two Brittanys for me...the other is a female 7 years old.

Can't beat a Brittany.

Good luck.

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I got Kate out of Maple River Brittanys, Storm Lake Iowa....she's from the Maverick line.

Putting out some quail this Saturday with a friend who owns a GSP pup. So I hope to have some pictures to post soon.

Cary

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Gotta love Brittany puppies....which kennel did you get him out of. Here's a picture of my Brit pup Kate out of Iowa:

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Good topic, good replies. I've got two Brittanys (7 and 4 months) and I was thinking about this question....like the name thing.

Thanks....that's why I come to this site...good information.

Cary

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Oh....my Brittany pup (3 1/2 months old) eats like a demon...when I feed the other two dogs, I have to kennel her, or we have a big problem. She, along with my 7 year old Brittany, sleeps in our bedroom, the pup, Kate, in her kennel, and Megs on her bed. I want to be around when the pup starts wimpe...

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Gosh darn it....there is nothing cuter than a Brittany pup.....

....except for a beagle pup.

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Have a SD-1200. Couldn't be happier...great customer service...which means I'll order from them again.

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I'm lucky enough to have two Browning Citoris...12 guage which I bought 25 years ago, used, for 500.00, and a 20 which I've had for about 15 years...can't remember what I paid, but I'm sure under 1,000.

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Don't worry...I have a 7 year old Brittany who still tries to get under the bed when there's thunder....also, she hates fireworks.... But in the field, she's perfectly ok with gun shots. Also, I have a 3 1/2 month old Brittany. Whenever there's a loud noise, and she looks at me, I look away, walk aw...

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Thanks for the pictures..love those Brittany pups.

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Love those Brittany puppy pictures...I'll get my second one lake June.

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Welcome to the site...gotta love pups.

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I agree...just enjoy the work of your dog. You'll both have fun

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Tablespoon of Olive oil, once a week poured onto their food..dogs love it.

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What you're going to do sounds good. I'm in a similar situation as I'm driving 12 hours to bring my pup home in June. The crate thing is great...don't forget laps....On a long drive, let the pup sit on someone's lap for awhile to be petted. If your kids are old enough, let the pup sit on their laps ...

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Now, that was neat. What program did you upload the videos so you could post the link?

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Boys, these some of the most knock-dead, neat pictures I have ever seen.

Never have I seen so many great pictures of dogs doing what they love...it's great.

Cary

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I'm a high school teacher...everything is written in my lesson plan book...not only lesson plans, but also my hunting log.

That way I'll see it next year.

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Here's something you can pretty much count on: In warm weather, pheasant will run (both hens and roosters). In cold weather, both will sit tighter and thus hold better for a pointing dog. One of the biggest problems for a pointing dog (as this is what I hunt with) is getting on a fresh trail of a ru...

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