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by Middlecreek
Thu Dec 06, 2018 5:22 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Seek dogs with the hearts of American soldiers:
Replies: 11
Views: 9662

Re: Seek dogs with the hearts of American soldiers:

JonBailey wrote:
I can't afford dogs right now.
I have a solution!!!!! Spend the hours you waste thinking up goofy questions and scenarios working. That should more than cover the cost of your four legged companion....
by Middlecreek
Wed Dec 05, 2018 4:41 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: The Plight of the American Hunter
Replies: 16
Views: 11692

Re: The Plight of the American Hunter

Just out of curiosity.....

Jon,

What do you do for employment?
by Middlecreek
Fri May 18, 2018 11:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Stud Dog Question
Replies: 73
Views: 20619

Re: Stud Dog Question

Could you please post a few pictures of your dog on point?
by Middlecreek
Thu May 17, 2018 10:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Stud Dog Question
Replies: 73
Views: 20619

Re: Stud Dog Question

Just be careful you don't breed him too often... keep the schedule to 1 female a week. You may be able to squeeze out two in one week if your waiting list is backed up too much, but thats kind of like playing with fire. Have the female owners do progesterone tests to make sure you can get in and ou...
by Middlecreek
Thu May 17, 2018 9:54 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Stud Dog Question
Replies: 73
Views: 20619

Re: Stud Dog Question

I have a 1 1/2 year old GSP that is all black that was purchased from a professional trainer/Breeder. I was thinking about studding him out a couple times. He has sharpshooter, willow creek, river valley Dixie doo, and a bunch of other MH lines. What does one charge and we’re is the best places to ...
by Middlecreek
Tue May 15, 2018 8:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Stud Dog Question
Replies: 73
Views: 20619

Re: Stud Dog Question

Just be careful you don't breed him too often... keep the schedule to 1 female a week. You may be able to squeeze out two in one week if your waiting list is backed up too much, but thats kind of like playing with fire. Have the female owners do progesterone tests to make sure you can get in and out...
by Middlecreek
Tue Sep 12, 2017 8:52 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Help with GSP blood lines
Replies: 34
Views: 21397

Re: Help with GSP blood lines

I had a GSP out of BlueMaxSpitfire v Grief , BMK's Call to Glory, BMK's Wild Child, once. Amazing dog. Would have been a champion if I hadn't run out of cash. :) https://www.bluedawnkennels.com/fire.html Had a grandson of Fire, MRT's Bingo Buck.... spent his golden years of retirement hunting here ...
by Middlecreek
Tue Sep 12, 2017 7:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Help with GSP blood lines
Replies: 34
Views: 21397

Re: Help with GSP blood lines

greg jacobs wrote:Holy smokes Sharon.
You would need a really fast 4 wheeler at this point to keep up with one of those. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Nahhhh, take your time getting there.... they will still be standing when you get there. Very natural, easy to train/break dogs from Bluedawn.
by Middlecreek
Tue Mar 03, 2015 10:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post dogs on Point!!!!
Replies: 738
Views: 738012

Re: Post dogs on Point!!!!

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by Middlecreek
Tue Mar 03, 2015 9:54 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post dogs on Point!!!!
Replies: 738
Views: 738012

Re: Post dogs on Point!!!!

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by Middlecreek
Fri Oct 31, 2014 8:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Something in the air??????
Replies: 2
Views: 1181

Something in the air??????

Something weird is going on..... Every dog in the county is barking and howling like crazy? It's almost like every pointer female in the country is in heat? Maybe they all really do have pups in January???......
by Middlecreek
Mon Sep 08, 2014 7:59 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: NGSPA Prairie Chicken Championship
Replies: 44
Views: 38325

Re: NGSPA Prairie Chicken Championship

Good post, really a great piece of information. Hopefully you'll continue to give us some great updates to keep us interested and inspire newcomers so the sport can continue to grow. How many birds were pointed? Who had a good race? How are the grounds looking this year? Are they still using courses...
by Middlecreek
Thu Jul 10, 2014 6:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: NFC Rawhide's Clown son
Replies: 100
Views: 79029

Re: NFC Rawhide's Clown son

AKC: 9 wins
AF: 1 win

As stated in his HOF write up..... Is that right?
by Middlecreek
Thu May 22, 2014 10:27 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Best dog for me?
Replies: 51
Views: 26156

Re: Best dog for me?

Mountain Cur.....
by Middlecreek
Sat May 17, 2014 4:34 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Great Field Champion
Replies: 4
Views: 3621

Re: Great Field Champion

Great accomplishment! What is a "Great Field champion"? I have heard of " Grand", but I honestly don't know how that differs from Great Field Champion?
by Middlecreek
Wed Mar 19, 2014 11:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: National Championships
Replies: 100
Views: 33999

Re: National Championships

There are only two National Championship for pointer/setters that is recognized by most. The A-A at Ames and the SD, and only the one at Ames is given without a modifier. But you do have a point. Perhaps the more National Championships the better and every breed should have 2 Hall of Fames. 2 excel...
by Middlecreek
Sat Mar 08, 2014 4:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: trial hunting ranges
Replies: 148
Views: 47456

Re: trial hunting ranges

I'm gonna got out fishing yesterday in my own mind at the pond out back. Been using a bunch of topwater baits since it's still frozen and no matter how much weight I put on I just can't seem to get them to the bottom where the fish are. Later in the week I'm gonna go out last weekend and catch a wor...
by Middlecreek
Tue Feb 25, 2014 6:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Decline of Field Trials
Replies: 249
Views: 79267

Re: Decline of Field Trials

I was privileged to spend 60 days in the field with my dogs this year that I otherwise wouldn't have had the opportunity to do had I still been doing comps. Maybe that is why you were not successful at trials and quit? It takes a certain level of dedication and commitment to be successful at triali...
by Middlecreek
Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Decline of Field Trials
Replies: 249
Views: 79267

Re: Decline of Field Trials

Too many guys and gals forget that trialing and testing is wonderful, but it really doesn't mean squat when it comes to gauging a dogs ability. Testing is meant to be a gimmicked up display of how the dog performs in the field.....unfortunately the testing has become overrun with folk that test, an...
by Middlecreek
Mon Feb 24, 2014 9:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Question for breedrs
Replies: 48
Views: 24254

Re: Question for breedrs

Ezzy dont think that I am! :D That is basically unheard of in the pointer/setter world. I literally think its a Vdog/AKC thing. Also if I put the hard work to accomplish great things on my dog, I can name him whatever I want. Guaranteed you can buy a Shadow Oak Bo pup today and name him whatever th...
by Middlecreek
Mon Feb 17, 2014 6:22 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Decline of Field Trials
Replies: 249
Views: 79267

Re: Decline of Field Trials

Some numbers to chew on - AKC FT's 2001- 38,922 entered 2011- 32,317 2012-32,376 There is your answer..... i would be curious to see the numbers for the ten years in between. My guess would be the entries dropped off in 2008-2009 when the economy did just like everything else related to disposable ...
by Middlecreek
Thu Jan 30, 2014 8:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Accidental Breeding
Replies: 97
Views: 40665

Re: Accidental Breeding

I'm not saying people don't have accidents. How it was handled from there is where I have a problem. All they had to do is communicate with me and we all could have gained from it. That's not the case. So I'm supposed to be cool after six months of this sh@*. And hand them half of my program. If I ...
by Middlecreek
Thu Jan 30, 2014 6:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Accidental Breeding
Replies: 97
Views: 40665

Re: Accidental Breeding

The title of the topic says it all. Accidents happen..... if you wouldn't have bred to the female for a thousand dollars then dont take the money and dont sign the stud forms and let them sort it out. If you would have bred to her take the thousand and move on. Your dog will make more semen I'm sure...
by Middlecreek
Sat Dec 21, 2013 6:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Who's your stud?
Replies: 12
Views: 4999

Re: Who's your stud?

If I was looking for an all age prospect, I would contact breeders that are producing all age winners and get in line for one of their pups. I would agree with that, you might be a few generations away from breeding a true all age prospect. Even those that breed strictly for all age dogs have prett...
by Middlecreek
Wed Oct 02, 2013 4:19 am
Forum: Events
Topic: NGSPA Region 8 Ch. - Hun Championship
Replies: 7
Views: 4100

Re: NGSPA Region 8 Ch. - Hun Championship

Hun OSD:
Champion - Angie/ Hongo
RU - Bandit/ Brath
by Middlecreek
Tue Oct 01, 2013 4:56 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: training day in back yard with my young shorthair
Replies: 8
Views: 2581

Re: training day in back yard with my young shorthair

I agree, put the wing away for good. We know she had plenty of point at 8 weeks.... time for birds, birds, and more birds and no/zero/none pressure around them for now. Let the birds do the teaching until she shows you she is ready for you to give her some of your expectations. Back yard training fo...
by Middlecreek
Sat Sep 21, 2013 8:10 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Gspc of Nebraska
Replies: 21
Views: 12147

Re: Gspc of Nebraska

Impressive wins... congrats all the way around
by Middlecreek
Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSPs with EP bloodlines?
Replies: 215
Views: 75271

Re: GSPs with EP bloodlines?

ACooper wrote:The number one producer of GSP field champions.... :lol:


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WHAT!!! I said Ace was a setter on the www, so it is now FACT.... So this must also mean Joe Shadow was a setter right? The www is so confusing for me =-(
by Middlecreek
Wed Jul 31, 2013 9:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSPs with EP bloodlines?
Replies: 215
Views: 75271

Re: GSPs with EP bloodlines?

Don't want to hi-jack the thread but, I have a question??? So, if "x" dog 30 years ago was half pointer and the products of that dog today are "P" and "N". If "P" tests positive for e and "N" tests negative for e... Is it o.k. for "N" the one that tested negative to remain in the breeding pool? Is i...
by Middlecreek
Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:54 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSPs with EP bloodlines?
Replies: 215
Views: 75271

Re: GSPs with EP bloodlines?

What she said boys. Oh yea Andy. He's bashing the whole line. Come down off your high horse Scott. Doug Come down off your high horse Scott. Higher is way better for the breed and everyone involved. Those trying to get a quick fix and try and get ahead are not what the GSP breed needs. If they have...
by Middlecreek
Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSPs with EP bloodlines?
Replies: 215
Views: 75271

Re: GSPs with EP bloodlines?

You guys got it all wrong.... it is Rusty, clown, and Tonellis lines that have pointer bred into them, Ace was a setter :lol: :lol: :lol:

If any of these four show up in the pedigree of your dogs at all they must be spayed or neutered immediately :roll: :roll: :roll:
by Middlecreek
Sun May 12, 2013 10:06 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New pup
Replies: 14
Views: 4013

Re: New pup

The sire, 1xCH 2xRU CH BDK's Sin City Wildcard (Deuce) http://www.perfectpedigrees.com/genview.php?id=2269 is out of FNC Chisohlm Creeks Jax or Better and NSDC Sin City G Spot, both have produced national champions, many FC's, and great hunters. The dam, Lucy, is out of Cooper and Lady. Her sire and...
by Middlecreek
Sat May 11, 2013 8:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New pup
Replies: 14
Views: 4013

Re: New pup

Looking good! I've been very happy with the pups Deuce is produc.ing
by Middlecreek
Thu Mar 21, 2013 11:54 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: RockAcre pointer bird dogs
Replies: 22
Views: 13276

Re: RockAcre pointer bird dogs

sckwest1 wrote:How is that male bred on the bottom side MiddleCreek? Those are all some fine looking specimens! SCK
The dam is (Elhew Jefferson x Hanna's Elhew Lou) X (Elhew Discovery x Hanna's Elhew Lou)

http://www.perfectpedigrees.com/genview.php?id=5000
by Middlecreek
Wed Mar 20, 2013 9:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Conformation
Replies: 79
Views: 24586

Re: Conformation

Both, first picture is standing game and the second is stretching to see over a rise to see the bird fly away.
by Middlecreek
Wed Mar 20, 2013 9:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: RockAcre pointer bird dogs
Replies: 22
Views: 13276

Re: RockAcre pointer bird dogs

This is a son of Rockacre Blackhawk. Just won an open shooting dog classic with him last week. He is for sale. Qualified for both open and amateur championships.

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by Middlecreek
Wed Mar 20, 2013 5:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Conformation
Replies: 79
Views: 24586

Re: Conformation

Tell me about this dogs conformation....

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by Middlecreek
Mon Mar 18, 2013 5:41 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Training Dogs aka Photoshoot
Replies: 11
Views: 4125

Re: Training Dogs aka Photoshoot

LBH wrote:Got carried away with the camera while working dogs today. Thought I'd share.

"Kate"

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Looking good Lantz, we sure do miss Kate around here!
by Middlecreek
Mon Mar 11, 2013 9:15 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: 2012 #1 ALL Age GSPCA
Replies: 7
Views: 5632

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 traile...
by Middlecreek
Thu Feb 28, 2013 7:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: witch track and train
Replies: 8
Views: 2674

Re: witch track and train

Have put hundreds and hundreds of hours on a TEK. Simple, easy to use, yet everything you NEED for working dogs.
by Middlecreek
Mon Feb 04, 2013 8:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Scott Miller
Replies: 5
Views: 3164

Re: Scott Miller

As of last fall he is active in dogs. Judged our trial and brought client dogs to run.
by Middlecreek
Tue Jan 29, 2013 7:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Shooting Dog vs All Age
Replies: 168
Views: 45051

Re: Shooting Dog vs All Age

Didn't this dog double dip on the AKC NGDC two or three years ago under Jim West? In 2010 he swept the AKC Nationals... early development was done by Mike and Lenny, then West had him for a season or so when he won the nationals. Blue Dawn had him for another year or so. Mike has had him home runni...
by Middlecreek
Tue Jan 29, 2013 7:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Shooting Dog vs All Age
Replies: 168
Views: 45051

Re: Shooting Dog vs All Age

The dog is just that good, actually, really good! In all age stakes he let's him roll and that dog can really get up and go! For shooting dog stakes he keeps him from making all age moves by "handling" him. A dog like that is very special and the relationship between Joker and Mike is something most...
by Middlecreek
Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:59 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: buying meat in bulk
Replies: 13
Views: 4547

Re: buying meat in bulk

Too bad Elhewpointer is no longer on here, he feeds raw and does it for less than .50/lb. Prepackaged ground beef with added bone, egg, and other vitamins. looks to be real good stuff.
by Middlecreek
Mon Jan 07, 2013 1:25 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Emily's First training day with Bama.
Replies: 11
Views: 3727

Re: Emily's First training day with Bama.

Looking good Joe! Been hearing some good things from all her littermates too. As a breeder and a field trialer I couldn't ask for a better home for the little girl I let slip away to PA. Keep us updated... I'm going to bed, been up half the night trying to get some dogs listed for sale on the www. M...
by Middlecreek
Fri Jan 04, 2013 9:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: keg creek cooper breed to hanshaws out on bail
Replies: 165
Views: 48706

Re: keg creek cooper breed to hanshaws out on bail

Since you brought it up though, you must know where the "tan" came from since your dogs are related to the "tan" breeding that produced the tricolor(or whatever you choose to call it) everybody was talking about a year or so ago on this forum? Is there a color test I don't know about for the tan sh...
by Middlecreek
Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: keg creek cooper breed to hanshaws out on bail
Replies: 165
Views: 48706

Re: keg creek cooper breed to hanshaws out on bail

5. Yep 6. By tan do you mean the pups that have been on the board the last few years with tan points (similar to doberman)? From what I understand tan points is not gelber brand and should not be included in the gene pool. Please don't take this the wrong way, I am posing the question to you as it ...
by Middlecreek
Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: keg creek cooper breed to hanshaws out on bail
Replies: 165
Views: 48706

Re: keg creek cooper breed to hanshaws out on bail

So, would you/should you/have you taken your dogs out of the gene pool since they share common lines? I'd have the dog out of the gene pool quicker than you could slap your kneeif it was a carrier.. Never once, not once said wipe out a whole line or common lines. Non carrier to non carrier . What w...
by Middlecreek
Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: keg creek cooper breed to hanshaws out on bail
Replies: 165
Views: 48706

Re: keg creek cooper breed to hanshaws out on bail

5. Yep 6. By tan do you mean the pups that have been on the board the last few years with tan points (similar to doberman)? From what I understand tan points is not gelber brand and should not be included in the gene pool. Please don't take this the wrong way, I am posing the question to you as it ...
by Middlecreek
Thu Jan 03, 2013 11:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: keg creek cooper breed to hanshaws out on bail
Replies: 165
Views: 48706

Re: keg creek cooper breed to hanshaws out on bail

there are many other people who dont have the same opinions you do when it comes to color, Black specifically. So before placing judgement on someone you should look in the mirror. I can care less what color the dog is... its not my dog and it doesnt directly impact me. Jason , It 's folks like you...