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Is the intermediate size the correct size for a GSP?

It looks like if I were to apply for a Domestic Game Bird license in NY. I could possess pheasant and quail for dog training in the state. Does anyone here in NY have this license? Is it worth going through the effort to get this or am I better off using pigeons?

This state is terrible. I cannot wait to get out of here.

I live in the country and have had a few dogs in my life. I've NEVER had a flea or tick problem and myself and my dogs spend a lot of time outside.

Your wife is going to encounter dirt from the dog just as she is going to from your kids when they go outside. Cleaning is part of life, problem solved.

Why not just mix up some concrete and level it?

I'm picking my pup up next month and want to use him for NAVHDA or NSTRA, maybe both. Anyways, this is my first gun dog and I'm getting the stuff for him now for working with him this summer. How many bumpers do I need on hand for training, etc.?

Check out NYShooters.net, there are quite a few threads about it.

We are being treated worse than criminal by Cuomo.

Where did you find the image of the dog?

ETA: Found it!

That looks good! I wouldn't mind doing a few for my pup's crate.

Yes, 5.56 brass is selling for 3X what it did two months ago.

bonasa wrote:Ten to twelve weeks. Trapping/netting in barns or overpasses. Otherwise, craigslist is a good place to start. Pick up a dozen yb's next month and you should be good.

yb's?

You will save money reloading but right now components are quite hard to find.

At what age is it ok to introduce my new pup to live birds?

Any idea where I can get live pigeons in western NY?

What size kennel will I need for a GSP?

Which crate should I get for my GSP puppy? Any recommendations?

"bleep" nice mounts!

High Voltage wrote:Congrats! Who is he/she from?

Canton Creek Kennels in GA.

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/9539/img43451ou.jpg The pup's pedigree has a good background in NSTRA and field champions through out it in addition to both parents being good in the home. I'm making the trip down to GA at the end of next month to pick him up. Thanks for the help answering my ques...

I'll pick up those DVDs before the pup gets here. Is there any basic "gear" that I should have? Leashes, whistles, etc.? Thanks!

I've found a GSP pup that I will be picking up at the end of next month. This is my first GSP and the first dog I'll use for upland game and hopefully some NSTRA competitions. I've searched the forum here but I'm overwhelmed with the information! Where do I start in training my pup for upland game a...

Thanks for the info. I think I've found a pup that will fit well in my household. Should have him at the end of next month.

Thanks for the info. Unfortunately there are no local breeders of GSPs so I'm going to have to make a trip to pick up a dog. I guess checking for title is a good place to start to filter out certain dogs/breeders?

I'm looking to get my first GSP to use in the field and as a companion at home. What should I be looking for in the pup's pedigree that would show a history of skills in the field/competitions?

Ghosted3 wrote:What do you plan to hunt mainly? Do you have a family, with kids? How much time can you dedicate to training? Where do you live, and where will the dog be, in or outside?

Corry

Most hunting will be upland, maybe ducks occasionally. Dog will be inside.

Where do you live and what do you plan to do with the dog. Other than specific breed experience, any experience training dogs at all. What is your family structure? How much time are you willing to give the dog. Many many questions need to be asked before you get your flood of different responses f...

I've been around both breeds but never owned either. I'm really leaning towards a GSP but just want to make sure I won't regret not getting a lab.

Any pros/cons to the GSP v. Lab debate?

Anyone know anything about Quail Ridge Kennel in CT? I see they have some GSP pup available so I'm just looking to see if anyone has any experience with them.

Ghosted3 wrote:Welcome to the forum, lots of great people here and tons of great information on the pages here! Have you decided on a breed yet?

Corry

I'm leaning toward a GSP.

The 1187 is a solid gun, the new Versamax is a better gun though.

I'm not much on introductions but I shoot trap and sporting clays competitively and have been thinking about getting a gun dog for the past year. I've finally decided that I'm going to go ahead with the idea and I figured I would join here.