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by SubMariner
Mon Feb 01, 2010 4:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Breeding...? Father X Daughter
Replies: 161
Views: 56725

Re: Breeding...? Father X Daughter

I am looking for as much information as I can on a Father X Daughter breeding. Pro's/Cons. The bottom side is of two different lines, so it is not all that close other than the top line. Let me have it! I can take it also! Ok... let me say it up front that I am NOT a breeder. However, isn't it bad ...
by SubMariner
Sun Jan 31, 2010 3:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Snake avoidance training
Replies: 1
Views: 714

Re: Snake avoidance training

asc wrote:Just wondering if anyone knows of any groups or clubs in central Fl. that have any snake avoidance training?? Art.
Art, you can have a private one-on-one snake avoidance session with Dr. Bud Calderwood for about $50. PM me & I"ll send you details.
by SubMariner
Mon Jan 25, 2010 8:07 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Another Brag
Replies: 6
Views: 1365

Re: Another Brag

Good job, Pearce, Cheryl, and Zio! I only saw the first few minutes before we split up, but Zio was doing a really nice job. I was quite pleased to split up, though, as TomBoy still considers backing to be optional. :) She got around with 2 finds and 4th place. :) Congrats back to you, Paul! It's u...
by SubMariner
Mon Jan 25, 2010 8:06 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Another Brag
Replies: 6
Views: 1365

Re: Another Brag

snips wrote:Congrats!!! Any pics??
Unfortunately, even with a long lens it's difficult to get pics. Usually it's tall grass or horses a$$es that are in the way. ;)
by SubMariner
Sun Jan 24, 2010 6:47 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Another Brag
Replies: 6
Views: 1365

Re: Another Brag

Neil wrote:It goes by starters, not entries, so if at least 13 dogs went to the line, you got 1 AFC point. Only first place AFC points count toward the 4 allowed for a FC. Only 9 to go!

Neil
Ok.. thanks for the clarification. There were 16 starters.
by SubMariner
Sun Jan 24, 2010 6:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I Thank My Lucky Stars!!
Replies: 20
Views: 6712

Re: I Thank My Lucky Stars!!

This past Sat. I was in a very serious accident while judging a hunt test for my club. During the last brace of the day the horse that I was riding reared and flipped herself over backwards. Luckily I have been riding almost all of my life and instinct kicked in to push myself away from her and to ...
by SubMariner
Sun Jan 24, 2010 4:43 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Another Brag
Replies: 6
Views: 1365

Another Brag

Yesterday Zio placed 2nd in Amateur Gun Dog during the North FL GSP Club stakes with a clean round & 3 finds (plus 1 non-productive). The fields were very wet & muddy after the recent rains down here; a fair bit of messy slogging for everyone. There were 16 entries, so we were quite pleased to see h...
by SubMariner
Fri Jan 22, 2010 3:13 pm
Forum: GDF "Hall of Fame" Posts
Topic: Running HTs
Replies: 32
Views: 29006

Re: Running HTs

I'm pretty sure our club plants for all levels, but since this is the first time we'll be putting one on (as opposed to running Zio) I guess we'll have to see. ;) I've been in more than one stake where the judges took the braces down a different route than was planted.... PS: You did catch the note...
by SubMariner
Fri Jan 22, 2010 3:01 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: WARNING DEAD COYOTE PIC
Replies: 48
Views: 14888

Re: WARNING DEAD COYOTE PIC

I understand the concept of management and a place in the food chain. The problem is management is not working in our state. The numbers seem to continue to increase. We also have a big number of raccoons and possums. The only numbers that decrease is small game, such as wild birds and cottontail r...
by SubMariner
Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:27 pm
Forum: GDF "Hall of Fame" Posts
Topic: Running HTs
Replies: 32
Views: 29006

Re: Running HTs

I'm pretty sure our club plants for all levels, but since this is the first time we'll be putting one on (as opposed to running Zio) I guess we'll have to see. ;) NF has always been pretty good in my experience. I just had to throw it in there anyway. :) Thanks. I'll make sure to email you a map of...
by SubMariner
Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:23 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: WARNING DEAD COYOTE PIC
Replies: 48
Views: 14888

Re: WARNING DEAD COYOTE PIC

I understand the concept of management and a place in the food chain. The problem is management is not working in our state. The numbers seem to continue to increase. We also have a big number of raccoons and possums. The only numbers that decrease is small game, such as wild birds and cottontail r...
by SubMariner
Thu Jan 21, 2010 1:23 pm
Forum: GDF "Hall of Fame" Posts
Topic: Running HTs
Replies: 32
Views: 29006

Re: Running HTs

Many thanks for the continuing good advice. I knew I'd get this kind of feedback here.

Again, anyone feel free to jump right in! :D
by SubMariner
Thu Jan 21, 2010 1:19 pm
Forum: GDF "Hall of Fame" Posts
Topic: Running HTs
Replies: 32
Views: 29006

Re: Running HTs

jetto wrote:If you haven't done so already go to the AKC website and to "rules and regulations". Download the Pointing Breed Hunt Test and Field Trial Procedures Manual. It's mostly hunt test related and will give you alot of good info. Kristi
Already done... thanks! :D
by SubMariner
Thu Jan 21, 2010 1:19 pm
Forum: GDF "Hall of Fame" Posts
Topic: Running HTs
Replies: 32
Views: 29006

Re: Running HTs

Oh, and actually plant birds for JH, and put them in good spots. This would seem like a silly request, but I've been to more than one HT where the bird planting was horrendous and caused many nice-working dogs to go birdless. I'm pretty sure our club plants for all levels, but since this is the fir...
by SubMariner
Thu Jan 21, 2010 1:14 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: WARNING DEAD COYOTE PIC
Replies: 48
Views: 14888

Re: WARNING DEAD COYOTE PIC

No need to kill them all, they keep coons and possums in check. But they also kill a BUNCH of fawns every year. I agree that we just need to keep them thinned a little. Yes, it is part of the natural prey/predator cycle that a certain number of deer are killed & eaten by coyotes. It's not just fawn...
by SubMariner
Wed Jan 20, 2010 3:18 pm
Forum: GDF "Hall of Fame" Posts
Topic: Running HTs
Replies: 32
Views: 29006

Re: Running HTs

phermes1 wrote:Get Don's software. It will cut your time spent on paperwork down by 75%.

http://www.fieldeventsoftware.com/
GMTA... talked with him last night. ;)
by SubMariner
Tue Jan 19, 2010 3:04 pm
Forum: GDF "Hall of Fame" Posts
Topic: Running HTs
Replies: 32
Views: 29006

Re: Running HTs

This is good... keep it coming!

It would be great to also get tips on scheduling, paperwork, etc.

Thanks again,
by SubMariner
Tue Jan 19, 2010 8:48 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Type of Beagle
Replies: 26
Views: 9841

Re: Type of Beagle

Hey, someone dropped off this pup in my son's cage and he just didn't fit in so we brought him home. He is great. I think he was abused whomever did it becaue he is very skiddish so far. He is getting use to us plus our house Beagle. We can't figure out what kind he might be. I will try to ad a pic...
by SubMariner
Mon Jan 18, 2010 10:59 pm
Forum: GDF "Hall of Fame" Posts
Topic: Running HTs
Replies: 32
Views: 29006

Re: Running HTs

Greg Jennings wrote:AKC-sanctioned hunt test or non-sanctioned "club test"?
AKC.
by SubMariner
Mon Jan 18, 2010 10:58 pm
Forum: GDF "Hall of Fame" Posts
Topic: Running HTs
Replies: 32
Views: 29006

Re: Running HTs

If it AKC and its in march your going to get fined $100($50 a day) as your to have your paper work in 90 days before the event... Thanks for the info, but we were already made aware of this. We just made contact with our initial group of judges; at this point it appears they will all be available. ...
by SubMariner
Mon Jan 18, 2010 8:43 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog flu?
Replies: 4
Views: 1426

Re: Dog flu?

I'd gladly spend the $100 or so on a vaccine to keep my dog alive and/or protected from something that might occur to him. Outbreak or not, it's something that could happen. Insurance I'd say... Hey, no one here is saying that we won't spend money to keep our dogs healthy. However, during our visit...
by SubMariner
Mon Jan 18, 2010 8:38 am
Forum: GDF "Hall of Fame" Posts
Topic: Running HTs
Replies: 32
Views: 29006

Running HTs

We are volunteering to run a club Hunt Test in March, but are complete newbies.

If anyone can supply hints, tips, suggestions, checklists/software, and general all 'round advice, we'd be grateful.

Thanks!
by SubMariner
Mon Jan 18, 2010 8:31 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog flu?
Replies: 4
Views: 1426

Re: Dog flu?

My kennel informed me that the dog flu is becoming a concern. It started out in horses in the tracks, but now has moved over to dogs, through Greyhounds I believe he said. Told me that once a dog contracts the virus, it kills the dog in 15 days. Very quick and very painful to the dog. He's seen dog...
by SubMariner
Fri Jan 15, 2010 9:44 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Last day of the season and we found some luck
Replies: 2
Views: 1213

Re: Last day of the season and we found some luck

Nice, Nate!

It looks like Hogan does well in the cold weather. Do you use a coat at all on him in the Winter?
by SubMariner
Thu Jan 14, 2010 9:19 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: SUV big enough? Seeking advice!
Replies: 48
Views: 14373

Re: SUV big enough? Seeking advice!

Another option: Thule box (or similar) for on top of the vehicle. As I mentioned previously, we have a Nissan Xtera. There are times when we are hauling around scuba equipment, mountain or road bicycles AND the dog. So we have a Thule box that we put up top that handles a lot of stuff that we would ...
by SubMariner
Wed Jan 13, 2010 4:23 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: House Breaking Help
Replies: 4
Views: 1595

Re: House Breaking Help

Take the pup out to exactly the same place and give them a command like "Go Business" or whatever. Do it first think in the morning, as soon as you get home, etc. When you're in the house, take the pup out every 20 minutes if you have to. Just go to that same spot and give the same command. The pup...
by SubMariner
Wed Jan 13, 2010 4:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: gun control
Replies: 8
Views: 2637

Re: gun control

Man I love snopes.com Be careful with snopes. They are a very far left liberal couple that have put false information on their site when it suits their agenda. One of the hunting sites I frequent posted a thread about a story (insurance agent for a major Insurance company, agent had a McCain/Palen ...
by SubMariner
Thu Jan 07, 2010 2:42 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Central FL GSP Club FT Jan 30-31, 2010
Replies: 3
Views: 1315

Re: Central FL GSP Club FT Jan 30-31, 2010

Will they have a wrangler? Ive noticed a lot of the Florida trials dont have a wrangler, which makes it a bitch for those of us with decent dogs, but no room for a horse or two in the yard or apartment. No wrangler that I know of. However, since we handle strictly on foot, I can't comment any furth...
by SubMariner
Tue Jan 05, 2010 10:28 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Central FL GSP Club FT Jan 30-31, 2010
Replies: 3
Views: 1315

Central FL GSP Club FT Jan 30-31, 2010

The Central Florida GSP Club is holding a Field Trial Jan 30-31, 2010 at the Withlacoochie State Forest in Tillis, FL.

Closing date: Tues Jan 26, 2010.

Contact: Cliff Schnepf, 2290 Bainsbridge Hwy, Quincy, FL 32352. Phone: (850) 875-9696
Email: shadowfax_farm@yahoo.com
by SubMariner
Tue Jan 05, 2010 9:50 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Cold dogs
Replies: 36
Views: 11526

Re: Cold dogs

I have noticed the numerous threads and post on the dangers of running dogs in warmer weather and thought with the cooler weather setting in it would be equally important to recognize the dangers of running dogs in the cold. My thought came from a nice article written in the dec 09-feb 10 of gundog...
by SubMariner
Wed Dec 30, 2009 7:41 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog weights, how much does your dog weigh?
Replies: 29
Views: 8959

Re: Dog weights, how much does your dog weigh?

2 1/2 yr old GSP
Bred & raised in FL
58 lbs.
by SubMariner
Mon Dec 28, 2009 8:37 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: 1st Clean Round as a Gun Dog!
Replies: 1
Views: 1206

1st Clean Round as a Gun Dog!

Last Sunday Zio & Pearce had a great outing in the Amateur Gundog FT up in Masaryktown. This was only their 3rd time in this event, and they got around clean with 3 finds. In fact, up until the last couple of braces, they were a shoo-in to place in the top 4. As it was, they came in 6th out of 22 do...
by SubMariner
Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:57 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Another conversation about dog food.
Replies: 3
Views: 910

Re: Another conversation about dog food.

We used to feed Exceed to our GSP. However, he was loosing weight on 4 cups/day and having a good deal of "waste product". Since May he's been on Innova Evo Turkey & Chicken with excellent results. While still in excellent "field condition" he no longer looks like a starving stray dog from Africa. A...
by SubMariner
Tue Dec 08, 2009 1:01 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Hello from Canada!
Replies: 3
Views: 725

Re: Hello from Canada!

Welcome to the forum, Jennifer.

Hey, Edmonton's not so far north... Iqaluit in Nunavut... now THAT'S North! Although my BIL in Canmore, might argue a bit with me. :lol:

Take care, eh?!
by SubMariner
Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:04 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: lesser known breeds
Replies: 38
Views: 9484

Re: lesser known breeds

I was wondering what you guys think is the best of the lesser known breeds in the field. pudelpointer red setter wiredhaired griffon small and large munsterlander gordon setter french britt i know i'm missing some but you guys should get the idea We have a friend who breeds & trains Gordons. Lots o...
by SubMariner
Thu Dec 03, 2009 12:09 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: North FL GSP Walking FT Jan 23-24, 2010
Replies: 0
Views: 400

North FL GSP Walking FT Jan 23-24, 2010

The North Florida GSP Club is holding a Field Trial Jan 23-24, 2010 at the Masaryktown Field Trial Grounds in Masaryktown FL. Closing date: Mon Jan 18, 2010. Contact: Gail Larson, Field Trial Secretary. 7925 Joshua Tree Lane, Jacksonville, FL. Tel (904) 642-5394 [no calls after 9:00 pm, please] Ema...
by SubMariner
Thu Dec 03, 2009 11:56 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Lost GSP Puppy in FL!!!
Replies: 20
Views: 7532

Re: Lost GSP Puppy in FL!!!

Sorry folks... don't mean to break the rules just to bump this up but I am still looking for my boy!! I just want my dog back and I still pray to the good Lord everyday for his safe return. I am still searching... Thanks for everyone's concern!! Dan Dan, you have all our best wishes that your dog i...
by SubMariner
Mon Nov 16, 2009 4:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Postal Service helped with the loss of a child's dog
Replies: 1
Views: 1281

Re: Postal Service helped with the loss of a child's dog

This story seems to have been around a while, but a friend of mine recently e-mailed it to me. I'm not 100% sure if the dog that passed away was a lab, but regardless of the breed, the story is pretty touching. Little Girl Sends Letter to God about Dog by Myke on December 14, 2007 Here’s a story by...
by SubMariner
Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Best Blank Pistol?
Replies: 37
Views: 20205

Re: Best Blank Pistol?

If you want a quality pistol, the best one is the one made on the old H&R pattern, which is now called the NEF. I have a .32 that is showing no signs of slowing down at around 30 years of age, and it does not misfire. If I were to do it over I would get the .22 though, the .32 is too loud for the e...
by SubMariner
Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:46 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Best Blank Pistol?
Replies: 37
Views: 20205

Best Blank Pistol?

We'd really like input on a new blank pistol. The BBM 22 cal blank pistol we have is misfiring more often than not. It was especially frustrating during the training sessions this weekend. Here's our main criteria: - 22 cal - double action - reasonably priced Thanks in advance for any suggestions. T...
by SubMariner
Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:50 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Lost GSP Puppy in FL!!!
Replies: 20
Views: 7532

Re: Lost GSP Puppy in FL!!!

snips wrote:Just wondering if there was any news.
Thanks for helping to keep this thread alive, Brenda. It's probably against Board rules to bump but not to ask a question, but I too hope that bringing this topic back to the front of the queue will help Dan be reunited with Woody.
by SubMariner
Tue Nov 10, 2009 2:53 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Central FL GSP Club FT - Dec 18-20
Replies: 0
Views: 520

Central FL GSP Club FT - Dec 18-20

The Central Florida GSP Club is holding a Field Trial Dec 18 through 20, 2009 at the Masaryktown Field Trial Grounds in Masaryktown FL. Closing date : Mon Dec 16, 2009. Contact : Clifford Schnepf, Event Secretary. 2290 Bainbridge Highway, Quincy, FL 32352. Tel (850) 875-9696. Email: shadowfax_farm@...
by SubMariner
Tue Nov 10, 2009 2:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: SUV big enough? Seeking advice!
Replies: 48
Views: 14373

Re: SUV big enough? Seeking advice!

We've been pretty happy with our Xtera. Not only do we have the dog & his crate, but there is usually all the stuff associated with helping out at field trials like 6' table, shade canopy, chairs, cooler, etc. When we're not working with him we're dragging around scuba gear (usually 6 tanks) + BC's ...
by SubMariner
Wed Nov 04, 2009 8:39 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: How much protein is too much
Replies: 103
Views: 25157

Re: How much protein is too much

Yeah I knew what ya meant, just adding some levity to the conversation. Outta curiosity whats your protein supp of choice? When I can't get chicken, fish, beef, pheasant, etc. I always go with EAS 100% whey. No BS ingredients, little art. sweetener, and great results. "little art. sweetner" is cons...
by SubMariner
Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:43 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Going for it
Replies: 11
Views: 1626

Re: Going for it

Just a word to the wise. Keep an eye on the area in front of the breakaway. Sometimes you can head off the situation that got Zio. I've heard rumors, not seen anything first hand, that sometimes birds get planted in that area if the trial gets behind schedule.... The area in front of the breakway w...
by SubMariner
Mon Nov 02, 2009 8:01 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Going for it
Replies: 11
Views: 1626

Re: Going for it

Saturday : Hindsight being 20-20, Zio would have been better left up at the top of the hill (well out of range of the line) with the rest of the dogs. However, we put him in the breeder's van with some of his "family". He was just too revved up for this, constantly moving around in the crate, barki...
by SubMariner
Sun Nov 01, 2009 12:57 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: We Found a Deer Tick on Trudy!
Replies: 15
Views: 5131

Re: We Found a Deer Tick on Trudy!

I'd like to get some idea about how to control fleas AND ticks when Frontline Plus fails. Any ideas? :?:[/quote If you don't wish to turn your dog into a chemical bomb just to kill a few ticks that you will probably find and pick off anyway try this: Take a bandana and tie the ends together to make...
by SubMariner
Fri Oct 30, 2009 2:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Going for it
Replies: 11
Views: 1626

Re: Going for it

Good Luck with Zio's first trial!!! You handling yourself? Bill L. Well, it's his first GUN DOG stakes; he's been very successful in Puppy & Derby. Pearce will be handling him. Hotpepper, I know you might think that 6 weeks is not very long, but he was in training back in March as well for a month....
by SubMariner
Fri Oct 30, 2009 7:54 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Going for it
Replies: 11
Views: 1626

Going for it

Zio's now been up at Doggie Training Camp for 6 weeks and man, is he doing great! Much better than his owners. ;)

Anyways, this weekend he'll be down for his first Gun Dog stakes. Wish us luck :)
by SubMariner
Fri Oct 30, 2009 7:50 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: We Found a Deer Tick on Trudy!
Replies: 15
Views: 5131

Re: We Found a Deer Tick on Trudy!

No product is 100 percent effective. I use Advantix for fleas and ticks . ( I didn't understand from your post, why you didn't stick to Frontline Plus. I thought it was effective on fleas and ticks ? ) Down here in FL K9 Advantix is the most widely accepted product against fleas, ticks and mosquito...