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Gordon Guy

I don't mind hunting Preserve birds, but I ENJOY the hunting of wild birds. To me hunting a preserve is about the killing of birds, numbers, working puppies, marksmanship. Hunting wild birds is about knowledge and know-how. Do I know enough to find the right habitat to find the birds? The number col...

Gordon Guy

For what it's worth, There are as many ways to train dogs as there are people with dogs but I would stop playing hide and seek with that training dummy. All you're doing is teaching that dog that when he smells something like a bird to bust in an grab it so he can fetch it to you. Is that what you ...

Gordon Guy

For what it's worth, There are as many ways to train dogs as there are people with dogs but I would stop playing hide and seek with that training dummy. All you're doing is teaching that dog that when he smells something like a bird to bust in an grab it so he can fetch it to you. Is that what you w...

Gordon Guy

Sharptails and Huns don't like heavy cover. Unless it's hot out then Sharptails will find the shade tree rows, choke cherry patches and or buffalo berries. Generally they (Sharptails) like alfalfa and grasshoppers and feed early in the morning and late in the afternoon. They also like elevation. If ...

Gordon Guy

I believe Kansas has a program that allows hunters access to private land. I would get one of those maps, if there is one. If there are any books or atlas's get them. Contact the fish and Game Department. I've always done best by hunting on the edge of the best areas. Less pressure that way and I st...

Gordon Guy

I would steer clear of MT or the Daktoas during late Dec unless you like to hunt in below zero temps and high winds. Only "Dedicated" bird hunters venture forth during that part of the year. I lived in ND (15 years) and MT (6 years) and if you have the time to pick and choose the days you go out, so...

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NDBDHunter, I use to live in Northwood from oh about 1995 to 2005. You're right there are plenty of sharptails just west of Northwood. There's another board member that goes by the name of Springer. He lives in Grand Forks and has one of my Gordons. I'll see if I can get him to respond. Where did yo...

Gordon Guy

To all you Setter folks out there. AKC and American Field are co-sponsoring a Setter (Red, Red and White, Gordon and English) only event. AGD and OGD are 45 minute stakes. There will be Puppy and Derby stakes as well. The trial is to be held at the Buckhorn Ranch, which is the site of AF Region 10 C...

Gordon Guy

Have you changed food?

Gordon Guy

A little different spin to the "Dog on Point" photo's

Gordon Guy

Yes, Congrats! That is a big accomplishment. I would love to run my dog on those grounds. One of these days maybe...

Gordon Guy

In laymens terms. (And those are the only terms I know) The theory behind linebreeding and inbreeding is that the practices solidify the positive traits between the two dogs. The resulting puppies are more inclined to possess the desired traits that are reflected in the parents and the generations b...

Gordon Guy

No, a $1000.00 is not unreasonable. You never get out ($ wise) what you put into one (Passion, $ and Time). You didn't say what breed it is....But if there's one in every backyard, imo you have an uphill battle. Because people will think they can do better with a 7 week old puppy that's half the pri...

Gordon Guy

If you have launchers why would you not put the chukar in them? I'm assuming you already know that your dogs point birds, and now you're working on steading them. Unless you want the added distraction of birds running around in front of your dogs, which if you chase chukars will happen, use the laun...

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I would be pretty happy to hunt over a setter that crouched like an old time dog. That would be something worth seeing at least once. Just find a bad trainer who is hard with his dogs. Not necessarily! I have a dog that is very cautious around birds. I was hunting Huns on a very windy day and birds...

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[quote="cjhills Pretty sure a dog with poor hips would be poor either in OFA or PennHip. the difference would more likely be between excellent and good or good and fair. Forgot one thing, each hip is graded separately in Penn Hip Cj[/quote] To support what you stated, the dog in my Avatar (Pete) was...

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The two organizations measure two different things. Someone correct me if I'm wrong... I believe OFA certifies several other areas besides the hip joints. But if you're talking about the hips specifically, OFA measures socket size and charateristics related to how the ball fits into it and Penn hip ...

Gordon Guy

Maybe we have the makings of a new breed of dog, English short/longhaired ...sometimes Pointer.

Gordon Guy

How about an English Cocker or a Springer? Game little dogs in my opinion. I had a Field Bred English Cocker that would flush grouse, pheasants and woodcock, bark a couple of times when he jumped a rabbit and would break ice to fetch mallards, and weighed 35lbs which means a lot less hair. Those Spr...

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In my opinion, Birds, birds and more birds only works if your dog has a lot of "Point". But if your dog doesn't have a lot "Point" (The desire to point birds above all else) an over abundance of contacts will turn a pointing dog into a flushing dog. The funny thing is with that method, that by the t...

Gordon Guy

Take him to a boarding kennel for a few days until the little dog is no longer "in season". Male dogs can be difficult to live with in that situation.

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Welcome!

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Is it really that simple? I was expecting a much more complex answer. I have heard a few people say they only get females because males are much more hard headed but I wasn't sure how much truth was really in that. I'd rather choose a male for a personal hunting dog any day. I've spoke with many "s...

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ranmcc wrote:The number one best dog book I have ever read is JENNY WILLOW. The story of an old man
and his last bird dog. Great book.

+1

Gordon Guy

If trials are to meant to determine the best breeding stock for future trial/hunting dogs it doesn't make sense that we're measuring something (retrieving) in which the retrieve can be and most often completely manipulated/manmade.

Gordon Guy

I think this needs to be restated. No one has said that putting the birds in your vest is not important. Retrieving and finding the birds/game conservation are two similiar but different things. Retrieving = a dog finding, picking up, and bringing the bird to the handler. The convenience part of thi...

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I don't know anyone with the continental breeds that trial who don't want the dogs to have to prove their retrieving abilities. The problem is how to do it so it makes the most sense. We all hate callbacks. Kill on course is impossible to do on so many of the courses we use. I've seen so many dogs ...

Gordon Guy

Though this conversation string has nothing to do with my original questions I'll still add a comment or two I believe the "point" haha Slistoe was making (I could be wrong) is that retrieving and finding the birds/game conservation are two similiar but different things Retrieving = a dog finding, p...

Gordon Guy

You either like it and play or you don't and don't.

That, right there, is the answer I thought I'd receive.

Gordon Guy

Allin13 wrote:If you do AF trials do you even train to retrieve?

No. I was talking about AKC events.

Gordon Guy

Why not make the Limited event a retrieving stake and leave the other events non-retrieving? Because it would limit the chances for breeds that need retrieving points to finish their FC. However, As I previously stated It also limits participation..... If lack of participation/low attendance is not...

Gordon Guy

I'm having a difficult time understanding the move toward having retriever stakes in pointing dog trials. I've heard it said that advocates of retriever stakes state that they are encouraging the breeding of pointing dogs which exhibit a stronger desire to retrieve. I state that with the previlance ...

Gordon Guy

$500 a month to the trainer until the job is done

Gordon Guy

I have a Gordon that has allergies. Though he doesn't have those same symptoms. I would try a food free of Soy, Corn and Grain and see what happens. I feed Native #3. my $0.02

Gordon Guy

I've run my hunting dogs in a 5 or 6 AKC Trials (Pointing dog), one AKC Retreiver Trial. A few AKC Retreiver tests and several AKC Pointer hunt tests, 2 or 3 NSTRA events, and One NAVDHA NA test. I don't have the time or $ to be in "The money" it's mostly just to donate my $ to the clubs. I'm genero...

Gordon Guy

Most Chukar hunters I know where Pronghorns by Danner. Mine are the old style as they have changed in the last few years. Very good boots!

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Welcome!

Gordon Guy

Yes, there is, They are more into American Field events of which I'm not very fimiliar with. The link to their website is located on the GSP Clubs links page. The magazine "The Field" will give you schedule information to events (Trials) that they are putting on. Doc Favor may know more about those ...

Gordon Guy

You said .."someone good that you could learn from" leaves me out :oops: Since you're a retriever guy, have birds and grounds, It sounds as if you have "some" experience with dogs. Are you fimiliar The GSP club of ID? The club is really active as far as putting on AKC trials and a few AF trials and ...

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I've had my dog point large covey's of Quail at over or close to 100 yards. The ground was snow covered and I didn't see bird tracks for quite a ways. He had to have several relocations to get close enough. I've seen several 50 yard + points on coveys of Huns. Yes, under the right conditions (to inc...

Gordon Guy

Since your user name is Waterdog...Are you interested in Retrievers, Flushing dogs or pointing dogs?

Gordon Guy

Here's one I took before the snow arrived.

Gordon Guy

gundogbreeders.com is another site that I recommend

Gordon Guy

The GSP Club of Idaho will be hosting a NSTRA double/double event on the 6th and 7th of April 2013. This will be the first NSTRA event held in this area in several years. It should be a fun time. Dogs do not need to be steady to wing and shot in order to participate. Please be aware that you have to...

Gordon Guy

Gun fit is much more important than gauge. Go with the gun that "feels" the best (points where you're looking) and shoot it within it's limits. You'll ultimately hit more targets/game with a guns that fits you, as opposed to the one you choose based on gauge.

Gordon Guy

Maybe my idea of stylish is different than yours. I am not sure that I understand the "style" piece of it because that is subjective IMO. Nah...it's because you have a picture of a cocker spaniel. :mrgreen: So you can't tell the difference from an 10-week old Britt and a Cocker.... Now I'm impresse...

Gordon Guy

How was the number of entries compared to last year?

Gordon Guy

I've never bred a litter, but have done a share of studying on genetics to get ready for when I do start breeding. It seems, to my inexperienced eye, that about 98% of people who ever breed have no business in it. Isn't this a great country or what! :D Seriously now, they / we all had to start some...

Gordon Guy

How well did this trial go? How was the attendance? Who were the dogs that won, placed and showed? Thanks in advance for any info.

Gordon Guy

Would the answers be different if the gene pool was smaller as it is with some less popular breeds?

Most of those are pretty debilitating problems. Some are not... Clearly It depends on the dog and what it brings to the table.

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