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I have bought a couple from Bud's Gun Shop in Lexington, KY and have been very pleased with their prices and service. http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/index.php

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try navhda and really see how judges are supposed to be Really? You don't think politics, breedings, and people dont play into that game too? Overall NAVHDA judges are good, just like overall AKC judges are good. The reality is that as long as a human element is involved in evaluating or judging ca...

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It does sound like this test left a lot to be desired. Regarding the planting of birds on the back course. It is required now, Chapter 3, Section 3....... Section 3. Birds. Pheasants and/or chukars, and/or quail, and/or pigeons may be used in AKC-licensed or -member club Hunting Tests, as may any ot...

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There are lots of reasons that different people come to trials, but there are a couple of things that will surely have them not show up. 1. Judges. You don't need to have the most prestigious judges in the country to keep people coming to your trials. What you need is a good honest judging panel. Mo...

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I'd consider borrowing one in california,just eliminate a potential headache,going and coming home.

I would second that idea.

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Running orders are posted http://www.gspca.org/NFT/index.html

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He has forgotten more about dogs and horses than I will ever know

That's goes for most of us out here.

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If a Limited Stake entry fee is higher than regular stakes it's because often time the Limited Stakes will pay back some money or prizes for placements. This along with the details of the payback are all up to the hosting club, but must be listed in the Event Premium. The trial secretary should be a...

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http://www.akc.org/clubs/seminars/seminars.cfm?page=5

Here is the link to upcoming Pointing Breed HT Seminars

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Congrats to Dave and Page!! Big accomplishment.

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I dont think its so much the fact that the older judges dont want to take the test or attend a seminar. Probably more the fact that lots of them have put in lots of years judging and it's just time to do something else. Couple this attrition rate with the requirements to make new judges and the decl...

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I didnt attend, but must agree with what great weather it was for the event. Usually at least one, if not both weekends are either hotter that heck and/or raining. This year both weekends were pleaseant with temps in the 70's.

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Call Dave Bloomker with D&D Gamebirds. He's west of the cities near Watkins, MN right on Highway 55. His number is (320) 248-1346

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He told me not to fix him if he is going to hunt. That surely has to be the dumbest thing I've ever heard. If a dog is neutered or not doesnt make one bit of difference in the hunting ability of a dog. Over the years I've hunted over many many dogs, most intact, some not. The breeding, the exposure...

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Fork out the extra and get Michelins. I have never had anything but superb luck with this brand. Be it on various cars and trucks they offer good ride, good traction, low noise and excellent treadwear. On my 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 I got 61,000 out of a set of LTX M/S and would have gotten more but bad ...

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I have always said that I like to hunt with a dog that NEEDS a handler because they will kill themselves without someone to tell them when to quit My feeling exactly. There are a lot of things we can train a dog to do, but the heart, drive, and desire of great bird dogs are a result of genetics and...

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Still have space. Entries close Tuesday May 15.

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I use a 4 wheeler.

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My 5 yr old dog I will work up to between 50-75 minutes at around 10mph 3 times a week. When I'm doing that she is pulling hard in the harness the entire time. It takes a few weeks to get her up to that level, but she loves to road. The 1 yr old is doing about 20-30 minutes at around 8mph 3 times a ...

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Congrats to you Dan and Buck!!!! Good job by your scout, that Eder character.

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I love my O/Us but when late season Dakota pheasants are the quarry and its cold out, I slum it with a 12 gauge autoloader with a youth stock on it. Without the added layers of clothing I cant hit crap with that gun but when suited up for cold weather it works pretty well.

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we close trials because we have the dumb 3 point major rule in a brittany club sponsored trial, we have to qualify every year for the Nationals with a win and another placement in a brittany sponsored trial, ...and we have strong club support. That 3 point Major in a Brittany Club trial has always ...

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Thanks Dan. I'll chalk it up to the online application process at this point.

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I pretty much understand and accept the fact the closed breed trials exist. But this one seems pretty stupid to me. Looks pretty much like a "anything but a GSP" FT. Closing to Gordon Setters only or even a Setter only FT works for me but I just dont get this. Maybe someone can enlighten me. http://...

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Our club will be having an AKC Hunt Test the weekend of May 19-20, 2012 at Kelley Farms, Marine on St. Croix, MN

Premium can be found at http://www.gspcmn.org/springhunttest

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I have a Ruger Red Label in a 12 gauge and it is a sweet gun, well made, built like a tank and just slightly lighter than one too. I also have O/U 12 gauges by Browning and Beretta, again fine guns. A few years ago I decided it was time to get a 20 o/u, i just didnt feel like spending $$$ for a Ruge...

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MY first dog out on my own was a shar-pei/shepherd mix. A face only a mother could love, I adopted her at about one year old from the pound as she was the only dog in the place that wasnt barking. She had her share of other issues but was a superb pet and i learned alot about dog training with here....

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Be good to see you back at Kelley. I remember Eva running there as a derby, if I remember correctly she ran the course three times that day....lol. I dont know if Mr Walters plans to be out there, you may need to give him a call and tell him you need him to scout Eva, if he's not outta town I bet he...

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AKC only

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Entries close in a week, 4/17, and there is still space for entries.

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I'll be there

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Same reason people don't pay to go to a carnival in a parking lot when they can go to Disney world for free.

One of the best statements I have heard in a long time. Well said.

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For the most part if the dog is passing objects there is nothing to be concerned about. Pups eat all kinds of stuff they shouldnt, and in most cases it is harmless and they grow out of that phase. I'd just watch the pup closely for the next couple of days and make sure all digestive/bowel functions ...

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I know they are used frequently. I'd just check with Morris and see if there are any places he doesnt want them used at any given times. He's a good guy and easy to work with.

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You lucky dog you, being so close to the Q!! I get there probably once every two weeks. Hard to beat the Q-ban sandwich with a side of grilled vegetables, mmmmmm good

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Mark, with the exception of the meal coming from Q-Fanatic, it will be yours truly

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We will be holding our 4 day spring horseback FT May 25-28, 2012 at Crow Hassan Park Reserve near Rogers, MN

Event Premium and other information can be found at http://www.gspcmn.org/springhorsebackft

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I will work up to roading my dogs for 1.0 - 1.25 hours at around 9-12 mph. MY good dogs will do this time constantly pulling in the harness. I always have water along and if its below 55 degrees i will usually water twice. More frequently when it gets warmer. 2-3 times a week seems to work well depe...

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Twice that in the north. The price of the pup has very little to do with the cost of the dog if it feels good buy it I've never really figured out why the GSPs up this way are priced like they are. There are an awful lot of good dogs up this way, but there is also a lot of good dogs in different re...

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The St Croix Valley Brittany Club has a fun day this Saturday that might be interesting.
The RSVP deadline was 3/17, but you can give them a call and see if you can still get in.

http://www.scvbc.org/Events/scvbc_FunRun.pdf

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After taking a year off last year our Club's Walking Field Trial has returned.

April 21-22, 2012 at Kelley Farms, Marine on St. Croix, MN. Near Stillwater, MN.

Event information and an Event Premium can be found at http://www.gspcmn.org/walkingfieldtrial

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Congrats to Greg, Justin, and Bella!!!

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AKC wants folks to "follow the yellow brick road" or do you feel like the AF allows more leeway? This is the general feeling. That said, in the AKC world there is a huge variance on what judges will allow. Some judges especially in GD stakes want you to say on the prescribed path and your dog bette...

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Hit my first FT of the season. Drove down to Lincoln, NE for the GWP of Eastern NE walking FT. Ran my young dog Cali, a few weeks shy of 1 yr old, in the Amateur Walking Derby and the Open Puppy. She managed a First Place in the AWD and a Second in the OP. Besides the one puppy stake i ran her in la...

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Charlie wrote an article once titled "Field Trial Vs. Hunting Dogs" which I thought was a pretty good look at things. Once thing for sure is that he is a straight shooter and will tell you how it is.....according to him. :lol: All my dealings with Charlie have been enjoyable and the few times I have...

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Congrats!!! Glad for the success and hopefully the entire experience was a good one.

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Most of all...have fun...at the event and during the event. Cut the dog loose and let it do what it is going to do. Your dog is a puppy...it can do NO wrong. Repeat that mantra a couple times before you get to run and once more as you get ready to cut it loose.

Amen Ray.

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Be there in time to run your dog at 8:30. You never know if people in braces before you scratch or dont show up and you could be running before you expect. Being there and watching, meeting others, learning is always a good thing to do. You will usually see a fair amount of people there with chairs ...

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5 very good reasons indeed.

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Don't you ever get tired of the brags?

Congrats and a nice job by Vern!!

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