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by Mosby
Mon Jan 10, 2022 6:48 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Hypothermia > False Pregnancy > Mammamry Gland Removal > Lymphedema?
Replies: 6
Views: 3879

Re: Hypothermia > False Pregnancy > Mammamry Gland Removal > Lymphedema?

Wish I could help.. I had a female that went through a false pregnancy, got really sick and had to have an emergency hysterectomy. That fixed her and she was back to normal in a couple weeks. All I could think of would be to take her to your University Vet hospital or have your vet consult with them...
by Mosby
Wed Jan 05, 2022 7:55 pm
Forum: Rescues
Topic: Vizsla rescue
Replies: 0
Views: 20476

Vizsla rescue

If anyone is looking to give an older dog a home, I know of a 9 year old Vizsla male that was recently surrendered and is currently in a foster home in KY. He is healthy and happy but needs a forever home. There are also some older Vizsla's available in KC. If anyone wants more information, let me k...
by Mosby
Wed Jan 05, 2022 7:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH
Replies: 66
Views: 27599

Re: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH

Here is the problem I have with all dog competition and talk of high standards; the standards and rules are decided by humans. They are constantly changing depending on somebody's opinion. Mostly based on what a few people think looks good and very little on putting birds in the bag. The dogs that ...
by Mosby
Mon Jan 03, 2022 10:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH
Replies: 66
Views: 27599

Re: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH

I have noticed some HOF dogs came out of pretty non discript breedings. And every now and then a breeding will produce 2 or 3 outstanding FC's and another none. If there is a science or a formula to it, I am not smart enough to figure it out. I was talking to my wife about it and she reminded me tha...
by Mosby
Sat Dec 25, 2021 7:06 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 13
Views: 5734

Re: Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all and I hope everyone had a great day with friends, family and dogs. I really enjoy and appreciate the work that goes into this forum and the advice given. Both take time and I really appreciate it. Thank you.
by Mosby
Sat Dec 25, 2021 3:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH
Replies: 66
Views: 27599

Re: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH

cjhills wrote:
Sat Dec 25, 2021 8:12 am
Merry Christmas.......Cj
CJ,

Merry Christmas to you and all the other forum members too!
by Mosby
Fri Dec 24, 2021 4:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH
Replies: 66
Views: 27599

Re: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH

Mosby: Many show breeders get JH and SH titles on their dogs. Visla breeders like to do that. Not sure why Most Vislas I have known were not big on football but were great at napping. Some were talented bird dogs. They seemed to get very attached to their trainers......Cj Cj, You are correct about ...
by Mosby
Fri Dec 24, 2021 3:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH
Replies: 66
Views: 27599

Re: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH

Mosby: Many show breeders get JH and SH titles on their dogs. Visla breeders like to do that. Not sure why Most Vislas I have known were not big on football but were great at napping. Some were talented bird dogs. They seemed to get very attached to their trainers......Cj CJ, I have noticed the sam...
by Mosby
Fri Dec 24, 2021 9:18 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH
Replies: 66
Views: 27599

Re: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH

I went back and looked at the pups pedigree fwiw. The pup I am getting has 6 SH and 5 JH titles on the sire side going back 4 gen with a number of dual AKC show champions. There is also a strong European line on the sire side with European titles I am not familiar with. The dam side has a large numb...
by Mosby
Wed Dec 22, 2021 10:09 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Anyone switched from Pro Plan
Replies: 15
Views: 6109

Re: Anyone switched from Pro Plan

I tried the Inukshuk 32/32 but it seemed a bit hot for my dog. I have been mixing it in with the PPP Salmon to use it up. At some point, I may buy a bag of the Inukshuk 30/25 to try. Right now I can get it for $54 a bag. Don't have enough dogs for a pallet. I was looking at the NutriSource Performan...
by Mosby
Wed Dec 22, 2021 11:03 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH
Replies: 66
Views: 27599

Re: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH

Mosby: In am a bit late to the party. In have to disagree a little bit with puppies being a crap shoot. If you buy a puppy from parents that are bred to do what you like you will very likely get puppy that will do what you like. that is about as sure as anything you will ever do. it will be up to y...
by Mosby
Wed Dec 22, 2021 10:36 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH
Replies: 66
Views: 27599

Re: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH

I wouldn't put alot of weight on events where dogs point fancy chickens stuffed in a bush. If you want a dog that can hunt, then find a dog that trains on wild birds and wins on wild birds. Or better yet, buy a started dog. Puppies are cute, puppies are fun, however it's a crap shoot on what your g...
by Mosby
Tue Dec 21, 2021 10:25 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: joint care
Replies: 27
Views: 8794

Re: joint care

When I have had to give my dogs pills I found "Pill Pockets". My dog liked them and it was easy way to get the pills into her. On a side note I saw chicken feet for sale in my local Walmart. I looked them up. Each Chicken foot contains 400 mg of Glucosamine. During hunting season, I add cooked chick...
by Mosby
Tue Dec 21, 2021 7:25 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Glycocharge preparation
Replies: 6
Views: 3169

Re: Glycocharge preparation

Never tried any of the name brand stuff. I bought a container of maltodextrin and only use it on multi-day trips. I mix it up with warm water in the morning and put it in a gallon jug, when I pull a dog for the day, I fill a bowl and bait it with a bit of kibble before I put them up. Garrison That ...
by Mosby
Mon Dec 20, 2021 8:33 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Glycocharge preparation
Replies: 6
Views: 3169

Re: Glycocharge preparation

It's redneck but your engine produces enough heat to warm water. Also 12v coffee pots plug into cigarette lighter. I am all about redneck :lol: I have an electric lunch box that plugs into the lighter that is popular with truckers that is great to heat things up while I am driving around on hunting...
by Mosby
Mon Dec 20, 2021 7:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH
Replies: 66
Views: 27599

Re: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH

There are plenty of good Vizslas in the navhda game. Over the last year and a half, I have called or emailed a number of different breeders and filtered through them as best I could. I wasn't in a hurry. Some said they don't have any planned litters, some don't return phone calls and a few were gre...
by Mosby
Mon Dec 20, 2021 6:17 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Glycocharge preparation
Replies: 6
Views: 3169

Re: Glycocharge preparation

I have just sprinkled it dry over their kibble or put a little canned on top of kibble and then sprinkled. This works for me and perhaps will help you. Happy Holidays. [/quote] I thought about that but I normally just give them water when we get back to the truck and put them up for the day. I norma...
by Mosby
Mon Dec 20, 2021 1:53 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Glycocharge preparation
Replies: 6
Views: 3169

Glycocharge preparation

For those that use Glycocharge for their dogs, can you prepare it in advance for the week or are you supposed to prepare it daily? I am using it for the first time this year and mixed it daily on hunts but its only a matter of time before I spill the powder somewhere and its expensive. It also mixes...
by Mosby
Sat Dec 18, 2021 11:35 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Transition to adult food
Replies: 9
Views: 3484

Re: Transition to adult food

I am feeding my GSP the PPP Salmon and Rice 30/20. It has a bit more kcal than the other versions of the 30/20. My GSP is a female and also on the thin and small side and I started her on the salmon and rice to try to fill her out a bit. She has done well on it this season and I have kept her on it,...
by Mosby
Sat Dec 18, 2021 9:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH
Replies: 66
Views: 27599

Re: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH

RayG. The vizsla I lost to cancer liked to range out and cover some ground and I got comfortable with that. She was all ft stock. This litter seems to have a combination of field trial, dual champions and MH titles with some European thrown in going back a few generations in the line. I should be ab...
by Mosby
Sat Dec 18, 2021 4:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH
Replies: 66
Views: 27599

Re: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH

I am looking for just a hunting dog. That said, I haven't been to NAVDA or AKC hunt tests before, in part because of time. Now that I am formally retired I might revisit that and go to some events and check it out. I have been to some field trials but not for several years. I had a Vizsla that was a...
by Mosby
Sat Dec 18, 2021 1:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH
Replies: 66
Views: 27599

Re: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH

I appreciate the feedback. I am a lot more comfortable now with hunt test titles and what I am looking at and will pull the trigger on a pup. I just had some surgery this week and have a face full of stitches, so I have too much time on my hands right now. The surgery forced me to cancel a hunting t...
by Mosby
Sat Dec 18, 2021 8:46 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH
Replies: 66
Views: 27599

Re: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH

Shags, Dual dogs are important to the V kennels I have been looking at and they only have one or two litters a year with a long waiting list, so I have to make a relatively quick decision to take one or wait another year or so. Kicking the can down the road probably won't make the process any easier...
by Mosby
Fri Dec 17, 2021 11:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH
Replies: 66
Views: 27599

Re: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH

Deseeker, You are a wealth of knowledge. I really appreciate the information. I know some guys that go through a few dogs before they find one they keep but that is never an option with my wife. Whatever I bring home falls under her protection, so I always have a lot to think about before I bring a ...
by Mosby
Fri Dec 17, 2021 8:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH
Replies: 66
Views: 27599

AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH

I am thinking about getting a new Vizsla pup and was looking at some pedigrees last night and saw an upcoming litter with a dam with a really strong field trial pedigree and the sire with a strong European bloodline with a number of titled dogs with both show and AKC hunter titles, ie; JH/SH etc. Do...
by Mosby
Sun Nov 14, 2021 7:47 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Food Help
Replies: 20
Views: 6839

Re: Food Help

From what I've read is that most of Eukanuba's dry dog foods are being made in Australia. Here is a link to an article from their web site: https://www.eukanuba.com/au/articles/eukanuba-transition Like others have said above, I'd look at switching your dog to something like Pro Plan. Well that expl...
by Mosby
Sat Nov 13, 2021 11:58 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Food Help
Replies: 20
Views: 6839

Re: Food Help

Victor is a good feed. With the much higher calcium and phosphorus levels, I don’t think it would be my first choice for a large breed pup. Make sure to check the AAFCO statement, it needs to say “for 70lbs or larger” to be suitable for a big retriever pup. Good point. Edit: I noticed on the Victor...
by Mosby
Fri Nov 12, 2021 9:27 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Food Help
Replies: 20
Views: 6839

Re: Food Help

I am feeding my young GSP the PPP Salmon and Rice and she does well on it. I think Victor is good food too but has fewer calories per cup than the PPP, if that matters to you. When I was looking at different dog food, a friend of mine told me he tried Victor and his dogs liked it but he couldn't kee...
by Mosby
Wed Nov 10, 2021 6:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Million dollar question! Setter or gsp need some help.
Replies: 31
Views: 8388

Re: Million dollar question! Setter or gsp need some help.

I had an English Setter when I lived in PA and cleaning burrs and stickers out of his coat after hunting was a process. I don't miss it. My GSP and Vizsla coats are significantly easier to maintain. Either will be a great companion.
by Mosby
Sat Jul 10, 2021 2:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kansas and or Missouri this fall need info
Replies: 3
Views: 4358

Re: Kansas and or Missouri this fall need info

Not a lot of public land in either state relatively speaking and getting on to private ground is difficult. I am not aware of any place in Missouri that would be worth traveling to for quail or pheasant IMO. I would love to find a place in Kansas to hunt myself but I haven't found it yet. I hunted i...
by Mosby
Tue Jun 15, 2021 1:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GWP Skid Plate for female
Replies: 3
Views: 1738

Re: GWP Skid Plate for female

I have a young GSP female and I bought her a Sylmar vest for this upcoming season. The vest from Lion Country Supply also gets good reviews.

I haven't used either to date and there could be a better one out there but I decided to try the Sylmar to give her some protection.
by Mosby
Sat Jun 12, 2021 2:28 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Puppy yapping & barking
Replies: 5
Views: 2293

Re: Puppy yapping & barking

I had a Vizsla that talked a lot. She was smart, bull headed and had a lot of personality. She didn't bark as much as she roo roo'd liked Scooby Doo with her butt in the air any time I didn't do what she wanted or I was doing something she didn't like. She would snort sometimes if she got really fru...
by Mosby
Wed May 26, 2021 5:47 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Snake avoidance/ Vaccine
Replies: 11
Views: 4555

Re: Snake avoidance/ Vaccine

My wife took my GSP for a walk a bit ago and my dog found a dead timber rattler near my garage. She looked over and the dog had the dead snake in her mouth. I must have ran over it a couple days ago when I was mowing or driving my ATV. Didn't see it. The dog dropped the snake but clearly had no fear...
by Mosby
Tue May 25, 2021 4:32 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Snake avoidance/ Vaccine
Replies: 11
Views: 4555

Re: Snake avoidance/ Vaccine

What is snake avoidance training? From one companies website: "The purpose of this training is to teach your dog to learn the smell, sight & sound of rattlesnakes in order to avoid being bitten. While we can NOT teach a dog to always notice/detect a snake (ie: the wind is at the dog's back/ snake i...
by Mosby
Tue May 25, 2021 8:13 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Snake avoidance/ Vaccine
Replies: 11
Views: 4555

Re: Snake avoidance/ Vaccine

Snake avoidance is really the only answer if you live or take your dog into some areas.
by Mosby
Sun May 23, 2021 9:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP Breeders
Replies: 11
Views: 4165

Re: GSP Breeders

Based on what little I know, I am not sure you can do better than a pup from Walnut Hill. Blue Dawn kennels in Kansas has an outstanding reputation for high octane hunting dogs and I would probably talk with them if it isn't too far away. Sundance Kennels in Missouri also has a really good reputatio...
by Mosby
Sun May 23, 2021 8:32 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Tuf-foot spray
Replies: 6
Views: 4445

Re: Tuf-foot spray

I have a new jar of Musher's Secret at home so maybe I will just start with that, Our road is not flat and much of the first 1/2 mile from my house is a gradual incline up hill, so she should be pulling for the first 10/12 minutes or so. I am planning on starting with that every other day for the fi...
by Mosby
Sun May 23, 2021 9:05 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Tuf-foot spray
Replies: 6
Views: 4445

Tuf-foot spray

We live on a gravel road and I am new to roading dogs with an ATV. We are going to start roading this week but one thing I am concerned about is my GSP hurting her feet and pads on the gravel. I am sure they will toughen up in time but I want to minimize cuts, cracks and injuries and I am looking at...
by Mosby
Sun May 23, 2021 8:46 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Snake avoidance/ Vaccine
Replies: 11
Views: 4555

Re: Snake avoidance/ Vaccine

Dakotazeb, That is really helpful information. I had been told snakes were common but not more than that. I have been through SD a lot but this will be my first year hunting it. The areas I have been looking at are all east of the Missouri River, so that should be one less thing for me to worry abou...
by Mosby
Sat May 22, 2021 10:46 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Snake avoidance/ Vaccine
Replies: 11
Views: 4555

Re: Snake avoidance/ Vaccine

I live in an area that has quite a few snakes. Saw a rattlesnake on the road today. I normally kill a couple of poisonus snakes a year around my house. My neighbor has lost 2 cats to snake bites and another neighbors dog got bit a couple of years ago. I will be taking my GSP to South Dakota this yea...
by Mosby
Thu Nov 26, 2020 8:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dang only a couple of members hunt??????
Replies: 52
Views: 28155

Re: Dang only a couple of members hunt??????

This time of year involves elk, deer and bird hunting for me. I got out for 3 days in Iowa for pheasant last week but had to come back home to get ready for deer season. Loading up the freezer for the year. Hope to get out for birds weekly after deer season is over.
by Mosby
Sun Nov 08, 2020 5:43 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Hutch's Motel
Replies: 11
Views: 8150

Re: Hutch's Motel

They are open fwiw.
by Mosby
Fri Oct 23, 2020 8:45 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Livin the Dream
Replies: 9
Views: 6190

Re: Livin the Dream

Beautiful. Doesn't get any better than that.
by Mosby
Mon Oct 19, 2020 11:43 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Purina Pro Plan changes
Replies: 3
Views: 5094

Re: Purina Pro Plan changes

Calories went up in the new version. More in the Salmon than the Chicken fwiw.
by Mosby
Sun Oct 18, 2020 11:26 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Purina Pro Plan changes
Replies: 3
Views: 5094

Purina Pro Plan changes

As an FYI, I noticed the PPP is changing their bags and their PP formulas to some extent. To confirm, I sent Purina an email. Here is the response I received. "Please know that our Pro Plan dry dog range underwent a significant renovation, which includes the expansion of Live Probiotics across all r...
by Mosby
Sun Oct 04, 2020 7:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How many gun dogs?
Replies: 21
Views: 7206

Re: How many gun dogs?

As a follow up, I just bought a young started dog this week and will pick her up when I get back from elk hunting in Colorado. She is a 10 month old female GSP. I got her from John Prince in Kansas. I visited his kennel twice and spent several hours with him and several dogs over birds. John has som...
by Mosby
Wed Sep 23, 2020 9:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Insulated Kennels
Replies: 3
Views: 2159

Re: Insulated Kennels

I put a cover on if I expect day time temps to start dropping below 50 but I have Vizsla's and they are used to staying in the house.
by Mosby
Mon Sep 21, 2020 4:59 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Pro 550+
Replies: 37
Views: 22430

Re: Pro 550+

Appreciate that. I am looking at different options but I haven't found anything I like better than the 550+ so I will likely pay my money, cross my fingers and take my chances.
by Mosby
Sun Sep 20, 2020 9:27 am
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Pro 550+
Replies: 37
Views: 22430

Re: Pro 550+

I want to buy new e collars and gps in the next few months. After doing some research, the 550+ would do everything I need and I really like the idea of a single collar. Unfortunately, it seems like a lot people are having problems with this unit. I have to have a set up that I have confidence in. T...
by Mosby
Thu Sep 03, 2020 8:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How many gun dogs?
Replies: 21
Views: 7206

Re: How many gun dogs?

I really appreciate the great advice given. I think two dogs makes sense for me for some of the reasons mentioned. People used to say two kids were easier than one. They weren't. Two pups won't be either. I get it. I am committed if that is the way it works out. You never know with females and litte...