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- Sun Apr 20, 2014 5:47 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Kennel Building Rust
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2604
Re: Kennel Building Rust
Here is my original setup (pic attached). I should have put a few rows of block, but my metal goes to the ground. With my male urinating on it, it has started to rust. I hate to replace a 12 ft sheet of metal for 2-3 inches of rust! These are 5 years old and I will be doing the same in 5 years if I ...
- Sat Apr 19, 2014 7:44 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Kennel Building Rust
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2604
Kennel Building Rust
I know many of you also have pole barns as your kennel building. My metal siding is beginning to rust badly along the bottom - primarily where my males have been kept. Currently this is painted metal. It is to the point it needs replaced or covered. Any ideas? Would galvanized be better? Any PVC or ...
- Mon Aug 05, 2013 5:56 pm
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: Horizon Kennels NAVHDA Utility Prize 1 204
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5925
Re: Horizon Kennels NAVHDA Utility Prize 1 204
Congrats David. I know you have been working at this for a while. Good to see your breeding s produce and perform. Chief looks great.
- Wed Jan 09, 2013 6:46 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Dog kennels/runs
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5608
Re: Dog kennels/runs
Do not buy Options Plus. I have 4 runs all rusted out to the point of needing replaced completely in less than 3 years. I will be buying TK.
- Tue Apr 10, 2012 7:41 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Birds, Scarce?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5422
Re: Birds, Scarce?
Very tough here in Ohio. Even the bird guys are out of birds.
- Mon Apr 09, 2012 5:40 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: GSP or Chessie?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7223
Re: GSP or Chessie?
I have 2 hunting parnters with Chessies. When it comes to cold weather, tough conditions and late season Ohio waterfowling they are awesome. However, easy to train they are not. The ones I have been around have been hard headed.
- Wed Jan 18, 2012 7:25 pm
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: Dez trial brag
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3855
Re: Dez trial brag
Congrats Andy! Enjoy it and hunt the heck out of him. Axel is turning 6 this year and I can't believe it was almost 3 years ago when we were training for the VC.
- Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:11 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Summer Training Trip
- Replies: 1
- Views: 614
Summer Training Trip
Well I didn't get to make an annual trip out of state to hunt this year. I have a ton of time off in the summer. What are the best places to takea summer training trip on wild birds? I see many of the pros taking their strings to North Dakota.
- Sun Sep 18, 2011 7:46 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Northwaters Brag
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1607
Re: Northwaters Brag
Congrats Howie! Tons of work, but well worth it. Now go kill some grouse!
- Mon Aug 22, 2011 6:54 pm
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: CAGE DOES IT AGAIN
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3662
Re: CAGE DOES IT AGAIN
Howie you really seem to have them dialed in....nice work. Great looking dog.
Steve
Steve
- Wed Jul 13, 2011 7:53 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Breed of the Week: Bracco Italiano!
- Replies: 25
- Views: 11780
Re: Breed of the Week: Bracco Italiano!
I believe Ron Boehme in Virgina has also started breeding. His kennel name is Dancing Duke. Here is a link to an ad for his last litter.
http://avc-navhda.cmdaugherty.com/litte ... o_pups.pdf
http://avc-navhda.cmdaugherty.com/litte ... o_pups.pdf
- Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:53 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: FEELING LIKE WE FAILED JERSEY AND HER BREEDER..(UPDATE)
- Replies: 161
- Views: 36436
Re: FEELING LIKE WE FAILED JERSEY AND HER BREEDER..
Boy has this thread taken off
The TT collar will do the trick. She is smart and will figure it out.
I don't know Dixie to be a barker and I can almost guarantee that Ace isn't. He is one of the most laid back shorthairs I have seen.
Good Luck.
The TT collar will do the trick. She is smart and will figure it out.
I don't know Dixie to be a barker and I can almost guarantee that Ace isn't. He is one of the most laid back shorthairs I have seen.
Good Luck.
- Mon Jul 11, 2011 12:50 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: FEELING LIKE WE FAILED JERSEY AND HER BREEDER..(UPDATE)
- Replies: 161
- Views: 36436
Re: FEELING LIKE WE FAILED JERSEY AND HER BREEDER..
Out of respect for Brian, it would have been wise to wait until he returned from vacation and had this duscussion with him before putting it on the forum. Now you have folks offering to take the dog from you and others questioning your true motives. Dogs bark that really isn't a big deal. However, r...
- Thu May 26, 2011 5:29 pm
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: Sundance Kane v Blackstone NA Prize 1
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3896
Re: Sundance Kane v Blackstone NA Prize 1
Nice dog job Phillip. Sounds like a good one. Good luck with UT training.
Steve
Steve
- Sat Apr 23, 2011 6:15 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Opinions on our kennel...
- Replies: 44
- Views: 28315
Re: Opinions on our kennel...
I have Options Plus kennels and they are NOT GOOD. Mine are less than 3 years old and all need replaced. Some are rusted out from my male peeing onthem, but others are just rusting from regular spraying with the hose. Mine are under roof and still in terrible shape. I will never buy them again. Just...
- Mon Apr 04, 2011 6:18 pm
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: Another Good Weekend
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2661
Re: Another Good Weekend
You have a nice crew - Congrats.
- Tue Mar 29, 2011 7:22 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Shooting birds on the ground to fix flagging?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5133
Re: Shooting birds on the ground to fix flagging?
I have heard this as well from a great dog trainer...
- Mon Mar 28, 2011 10:17 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Needs Recomendations of a GSP
- Replies: 41
- Views: 11590
Re: Needs Recomendations of a GSP
Adam and others bring up a good point....there are many breedings that are breeding performance driven foot hunting shorthairs. The Top Gun stuff mostly goes back to Hustler based breedings. But there are others that also are proven performers with similar qualities - Sundance, Friedelsheim, Honeyru...
- Sun Mar 27, 2011 5:39 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Needs Recomendations of a GSP
- Replies: 41
- Views: 11590
Re: Needs Recomendations of a GSP
I would agree to look at some of the Top Gun bloodlines. Can be closer working (compared to some) and are very natural. I have a Top Gun bred female that I am breeding in a few months. She is as birdy as any dog I have been around and very easy to handle.
- Mon Mar 07, 2011 4:13 pm
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: Good Opening Weekend
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2559
Re: Good Opening Weekend
That is awesome Justin...good job.
- Sun Mar 06, 2011 9:41 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Need to send a puppy to Michigan
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6878
Re: Need to send a puppy to Michigan
Gundog Express and Chuck Fowler. I am not sure if he goes to the southwest, but it is worth a shot.
- Wed Mar 02, 2011 7:44 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Pro Plan vs. Taste of the Wild
- Replies: 84
- Views: 34539
Re: Pro Plan vs. Taste of the Wild
I think his point is that if the recommended feeding is 4 cups a day with one food and it takes 6...than it is likely that if another food recommends 3 cups a day than it is going to also take more of that food as well. If your dog is outside, it is likley that is the reason for 6 cups a day. I have...
- Tue Mar 01, 2011 9:00 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: New Puppy Day
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1871
Re: New Puppy Day
Great looking pup and a super nice pedigree. You have quite a group going!
- Mon Feb 21, 2011 9:30 am
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: First FT brag
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6474
Re: First FT brag
Awesome! Hope he really gets rolling now.
- Tue Feb 08, 2011 6:39 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Getting thru to a wild pup... help appreciated
- Replies: 36
- Views: 13633
Re: Getting thru to a wild pup... help appreciated
I agree with knine - Command Lead/wonder lead and change of direction when walking to keep the dog moving and going "with you."
- Fri Feb 04, 2011 4:58 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Kennels: Tarter, Priefert, Mason, or Magnum?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9127
Re: Kennels: Tarter, Priefert, Mason, or Magnum?
I have 4 runs of Options Plus Ultra Series and they are absolute trash. They rusted out within 18 months and even the coated wire is rusting. These are under roof and on concrete. Some are rusting out only from the spray of a hose as I have females in those runs.
- Fri Dec 31, 2010 8:00 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: NAVHDA
- Replies: 24
- Views: 9397
Re: NAVHDA
I agree with Brenda...the success is based on what people are looking for and go out and find. As far as shorthairs, I am guessing it is also Sharp Shooter or shooting Starr...although in the past few years I am sure Thunderheads percentage is pretty high. I think you also need to look at the fact t...
- Sat Dec 18, 2010 8:10 am
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: DC Gambles Sam Man -Congrats Brenda
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5000
Re: DC Gambles Sam Man -Congrats Brenda
Great Job! Who is next? Archie? Chip? Or my favorite from pictures and when I was down...Cowboy?
- Sun Dec 12, 2010 9:07 am
- Forum: Forum News & Announcements
- Topic: GDF CONTEST: CONGRATS: Ricky Ticky Shorthairs
- Replies: 200
- Views: 283413
Re: GDF CONTEST: Reply ONLY ONCE to Enter
I am in.
Steve
Steve
- Wed Dec 08, 2010 7:47 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Waterfowling with a GSP
- Replies: 22
- Views: 10475
Re: Waterfowling with a GSP
If you find the right breeding, waterfowling should come as natural to a GSP as upland hunting. I hunt my dogs on ducks and geese 15-20 days a year. The only time I don't is when it is severe cold late season (20 degrees and below). We hunt the fields for geese, ponds for woodies and mallards and we...
- Sat Dec 04, 2010 7:13 pm
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: New MH and Graduating Class of 2010
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3909
Re: New MH and Graduating Class of 2010
Great job Bruce...well deserved for sure.
- Sat Nov 27, 2010 8:53 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: GSP Breeders
- Replies: 27
- Views: 8595
Re: GSP Breeders
I too have a NAVHDA bred dog - VC/MH - and he can get out and go in a brace. I hope to get him in some gun dog stakes this spring. Everyone tells me he will do very well. I have ran SH and MH braces with a few FC dogs and he was right with them in all cases. I choose NAVHDA because it most meets my ...
- Mon Nov 22, 2010 5:32 pm
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: Walnut Hill NAVHDA Brag
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2433
Re: Walnut Hill NAVHDA Brag
What? Those FT dogs can't hunt grouse or do NAVHDA! What are you thinking?
- Sun Oct 24, 2010 5:15 pm
- Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
- Topic: Hound Heater - New Dog House Furnace
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1765
Hound Heater - New Dog House Furnace
Anyone have one of these? Any issues with dog chewing at it? How well does it work?
I am currently heating my pole barn with a wood stove mostly just for the dogs. It would make my days' chores a little easier with a few of these.
Steve
I am currently heating my pole barn with a wood stove mostly just for the dogs. It would make my days' chores a little easier with a few of these.
Steve
- Fri Aug 13, 2010 3:52 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: NAVHDA DRAG
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2872
Re: NAVHDA DRAG
Howie Ax used to pop off drags and then circle and find the bird everytime. This was an issue I created by starting with short drags and dog with a lot of search. I worked at it and then started making 500-600 yard drags and that cured it. He would go off the drag and then not circle big enough to c...
- Sun Jul 25, 2010 3:09 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Ridge-Point's No Limit (Sky at 11 weeks)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3190
Re: Ridge-Point's No Limit (Sky at 11 weeks)
Thanks Brenda. You never know what you will get with an outcross breeding like that. I hope she continues to develop...I think she will if she is anything like her daddy :wink: My only concern is that this is how we find her most of the time! http://fairfieldsgundogs.netkennel.com/images/467/Sky%20-...
- Sun Jul 25, 2010 2:50 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Ridge-Point's No Limit (Sky at 11 weeks)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3190
Ridge-Point's No Limit (Sky at 11 weeks)
Sky is coming along really well. It sounds like the whole litter turned out great. We had her out today and she is loving the pigeons and the water. She would have retrieved at the water ALL DAY. I am hoping to get her on some quail at the next training day. http://fairfieldsgundogs.netkennel.com/im...
- Thu Jun 24, 2010 7:10 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Introducing Ridge Point's No Limit (SKY)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1644
Introducing Ridge Point's No Limit (SKY)
We made the trip down to Tennessee to pick up our new pup yesterday. She is 7 weeks old today. She is out of Brian Derrick's hard hunting little female (Dixie) and Fritz (DC Gamble's Odyssey Fritz - owned by Rick and Brenda). I never thought I would own a black and white, but she is really nice and ...
- Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:37 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Our New Addition SKY
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1521
Re: Our New Addition SKY
Great pup. Coincidently, we just brought home out Fritz pup today. She is also named Sky. My eight year old daughter has been shot down on her last couple attempts to name a pup so I promised her we would go with her choice. I'll get some pics up soon.
Steve
Steve
- Sun May 30, 2010 11:30 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Tail Set Question
- Replies: 27
- Views: 8490
Re: Tail Set Question
To say that VC/Ut dogs have lower tails is painting with a pretty wide brush. I would say most are 10-11 o'clock...just like most Dual dogs I have seen are 10-11 o'clock. For example, these are two of the better producing Dual Kennels. I don't see anything wrong with the tails sets and they aren't a...
- Mon Mar 15, 2010 5:47 pm
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: VC Axel vom Stillwater MH
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2055
VC Axel vom Stillwater MH
To keep the Walnut Hills theme going :D I just got home from GA this evening. Rick handled Axel to his last 5 legs of MH and did an outstanding job. I am gald to have him home and I am pretty proud. After training for UT and then going immediately into training for the Invitational I can honestly sa...
- Sun Dec 06, 2009 9:02 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: GSP, Brittany, Vizsla, etc PA area
- Replies: 34
- Views: 16948
Re: GSP or Brittany-PA/OH area
Remmy - I was thinking the same thing. That is not the cost of what I would consider a well bred GSP.
- Fri Dec 04, 2009 4:12 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Aluminum Dog Box
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7462
Re: Aluminum Dog Box
I have been looking at Bitter Creek boxes. Anyone have one of these?
Yes I have a buddy with Yellow Labs and they both get discolored from the direct contact with the aluminum.
Steve
Yes I have a buddy with Yellow Labs and they both get discolored from the direct contact with the aluminum.
Steve
- Wed Nov 25, 2009 4:56 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Canidae
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1883
Canidae
I have seen a few folks on other threads comment that they have fed or are feeding Canidae ALS. How do you like it? It is at our local pet store for 44.95 for a 44 pound bag...much cheaper than what I have seen in the past.
Steve
Steve
- Sat Nov 21, 2009 5:33 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: She is finally here newest addition updated photo's
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3536
Re: She is finally here newest addition updated photo's
No. I have two dogs sired by Sundance dogs. Axel my male - just got his VC at 3 years old. Here is his pedigree http://fairfieldsgundogs.netkennel.com/PedigreeViewPrint.asp?DogID=32856&Generations=5 Ivy my female. She is just turning a year old. Here is her pedigree http://fairfieldsgundogs.netkenne...
- Sat Nov 21, 2009 4:10 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: She is finally here newest addition updated photo's
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3536
Re: She is finally here newest addition updated photo's
Windswept
Which one of Jeff's dogs is she out of?
I have similar bloodlines and couldn't be happier.
Steve
Which one of Jeff's dogs is she out of?
I have similar bloodlines and couldn't be happier.
Steve
- Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:32 am
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: VC Axel vom Stillwater
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4283
Re: VC Axel vom Stillwater
The passage rate changes from year to year. I think this year it was relatively high at around 50%.
- Wed Sep 30, 2009 1:45 pm
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: VC Axel vom Stillwater
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4283
Re: VC Axel vom Stillwater
Justin
I hear the same thing from everyone! I plan to put him in a few walking trials soon. I need to get with you guys to make sure I know what to expect and not make a food out of myself!
Steve
I hear the same thing from everyone! I plan to put him in a few walking trials soon. I need to get with you guys to make sure I know what to expect and not make a food out of myself!
Steve
- Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:30 pm
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: VC Axel vom Stillwater
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4283
Re: VC Axel vom Stillwater
Here are few better pictures of my boy. I am pretty proud. He has turned out to be one heck of a dog. We are going to tackle finishing MH next. http://fairfieldsgundogs.netkennel.com/Images/467/9.28.09%20011.jpg.1377.jpg http://fairfieldsgundogs.netkennel.com/Images/467/New%20Years%20S09%20004.jpg.9...
- Fri Sep 18, 2009 3:09 pm
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: VC Axel vom Stillwater
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4283
VC Axel vom Stillwater
After a long year of training Axel earned his VC yesterday. Big thanks to Donnie, Tate, Bill and many others for their help on the journey.