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sweetsong

I am sorry for your loss as well. I just lost my GSP after 13 years.

Think of all those happy times
Terry

sweetsong

Thanks for all the kind words! My daughter cried herself to sleep that night

Terry

sweetsong

My long time hunting partner Annie (GSP) died today while in surgery while having a tumor removed. She was 13 but I did not expect to lose her in surgery today. I along with my family will miss her dearly. But I do have many great memories!

Terry

sweetsong

Hi Tom,

I thought both were very informative and helpful.

Terry

sweetsong

I like the AVID chip as well, fortunate though that I have not had to use it.

Terry

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I put my name, cell phone & that she is micro chipped.

Terry

sweetsong

Hey Doug,

That is a great looking pup!!

Terry

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Congrats Doug, Keep up the great work. I did not get out to any trials this spring

. Just too busy with family and work.

Terry

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Great job Tex and Dave!

Terry

sweetsong

This is why I love this forum!!!

I learn something every time I read it.

Thanks John and Neil

Terry

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When can I send my GSP for training

Great pictures!

Terry

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That is one good looking pup!! I have been thinking about getting an ES in the future.

Terry

sweetsong

Great Picture!! I'm looking forward to the spring trial season here in MN.

Terry

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Congrats Doug!! Fantastic win.

Terry

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Thanks for the PM Greg.

Terry

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Thanks for the recommendations. It’s supposed to warm up on Monday!

Terry

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The weather here in central MN has been cold, the coldest winter in 5 -6 years and a lot more snow than the last 4 or so. I can not get the ATV into the field any more. I have done some bird work in the yard on the few warm days we have had. It was so cold today that my oldest GSP didn't want to go ...

sweetsong

Joe Vicari of Wildfire kennels, lived just outside of Chicago for years before he retired from his day job and moved to the country. He was able to get it done, breeding, training and trialing.

Terry

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Greg, who do you work for?

Terry

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on a side note. I have threatened to take the dog in to the groomer and have her shaved like one of those show poodles

sweetsong

I have always thought that the allergic reaction to pets was from the dander. When my Father-in-law told me he was getting a labradoodle because of his allergies, I tried talking him out of it thinking, this big burly guy is only going to get laughed at out in the field with this poofy looking dog. ...

sweetsong

What if any training and conditioning do you do outside in the cold and snow?

Thanks
Terry

sweetsong

I have never had an experience like that but it is always on my mind when hunting around water. Glad to hear your dog is OK.

Terry

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I think I am going to have to move! It's below 0 here in MN. I'm jealous.

Terry

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My Father-in-law has a labradoodle that he loves and is a wonderful hunting dog. He was looking for a dog that would set of his allergies.

Terry

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The CIA and Army Will not Deny nor Confirm as to the truth of that statement!

Be careful BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING

Terry

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Our local county sheriff's dept. uses a GSP as a narcotics and rescue dog. When he came through to do a sweep at our school I had the chance to talk to him about his dog and hunting.

Terry

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I'm not sure what kind of information you are looking at (reg. certificate, Ped or something else) but they could be registration dates. My registration papers give month, date and year of birth. But just as other have indicated, the lack of info given by the breeder would leave an uneasy feeling in...

sweetsong

My Dad had an Austrailian cattle dog that lived to around 19 year of age. The best herding dog he ever had.

Terry

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Good looking dogs, good looking grounds and looks like great weather. I wish I was there, it's been way to cold here.

Terry

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Thanks Slistoe, that was the point I was trying to make.

Terry

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Neil wrote: Since Garmin is selling the Astro to hunters as fast as they can make them, it seems easier and quicker for the ruling bodies to change the rule. I have heard many times that we need to attract new people to our sport because participation numbers are falling and the field trial populati...

sweetsong

I believe the person looking to buy a pup needs to search out litters that have parents that meet their needs. They the trainer should develop the pups potential to fit with the owner. When I'm looking for new pup, I want a pup that will be competitive while trialing and to be a personal hunting com...

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I think depending on the age of the pup and what you want to accomplish, their are a few ways to go about planting pigeons. If you are looking to introduce the pup to pigeons, then as someone else has suggested, I would have some bird in a bag and when the pups is near I would let some fly one at a ...

sweetsong

I agree, but have to add that the best thing for a little girl is a puppy!!!

My two little girls 7 & 5 keep telling me the best thing for a little girl is a horse. They ask for one everyday?

Terry

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I Here ya. My kids just love playing with our dogs. Great Pictures.

Terry

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Well, I not sure if it's clear or not. I asked the question because I wanted to know and because I am relatively new to the field trial game, only running in AKC walking trials so far. I'm learning trying to ask question and observe as much as I can. I currently do not own a horse so as much as I wo...

sweetsong

When I am browsing the Gun Dog Forum and I try to look at a topic that has pictures attached in the message, my browser closes unexpectedly. I am using Safari on a Macbook Pro. Any ideas?

Thanks
Terry

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Hi All,

What is the role of the scout in an AKC or American Field trial and what stakes are scouts most commonly used?

Thanks
Terry

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My wife and I are looking into getting a horse or two for field trialing and pleasure riding. Currently we have the acres but do not have a trailer or a truck to pull the trailer. At the present time I can not afford to buy all three items (horse, trailer, truck) at once. What would you get first, s...

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Joe wrote: nother combination that I see today that I like alot is Saddle/Danny, which maybe as good if not better than Saddle/Slick. Keep in mind that the most winnest dog are that Saddle/Slick, Tarkas (the all time male Championship winner) is that and Selina (the all time Championship winner) goe...

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Some of my best outings have been with snow on the ground. I love when a big rooster bust out of snow pack cover.

Terry

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Joe wrote: The success of a lot of producers is direckly tied to who gets his pups. Some people just don't get it and never will, but not all people play this game to win. I've seen a lot of outstanding pups from Saddle that would have been world beaters, but the owner simply unwilling or unable to ...

sweetsong

I agree with Greg. I have learned a lot from reading this thread as well as many others on this form. Thanks to all that have contributed.

Terry

sweetsong

Hi All,

Thanks for the replies. I now agree the question is very broad and I am sorry for that. I know what the question I wanted to ask in my head but did not get it through to my fingers. Anyways, I was thinking on the lines of AKC field trials and American Field field trials.

Thanks again
Terry

sweetsong

It was mentioned in another post that when looking a possible stud one should look for proven producers. Who are the proven producers for the GSP's both presently and in the past?

Thanks
Terry

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Great post Gonehuntin',

I have read and used a similar method for a neighbor's dog that was gun shy.

Terry

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I am glad you found her! I had a Lab once that for some reason she would run off once a year and be gone for a couple days. We would look and look and each time someone else found her. Many times I thought she ended up in a trap or killed by Coyotes. One time she was found 18 miles away from our hou...

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I agree with Sharon. Every dog that lives and is a part our family will be with us until the good Lord decides it's time to leave us. Now that is me, I have other relatives that if the dog is not working out they will find some way of getting rid of it. I would not be able to that.

Terry

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Dave wrote: If you want to ask a good question of GSP breeders & trialers, ask this one: if you had to start you breeding program all over, and you couldn't use any of the lines that you use or own today, what lines would you use? Dave that is a great question! I hope a number of people respond, I'm...

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