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by ckirsch
Fri Nov 11, 2011 7:48 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Thank You Veterans!
Replies: 7
Views: 2091

Re: Thank You Veterans!

A sincere thank-you to all veterans. Special thanks goes out to Viet Nam vets. You answered the call and did what you were asked, then upon your return were treated very poorly by many here at home, after you had sacrificed so much. Rest assured that the majority of us remain very grateful for your ...
by ckirsch
Tue Nov 08, 2011 2:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Style v Efficiency, and or other arguments that divide
Replies: 506
Views: 122473

Re: Style v Efficiency, and or other arguments that divide

There's certainly a level arrogance exuded from some trialers and testers, but they are the exception rather than the rule. There are an equal number of those who miss no opportunity to condemn tests and trials, most without ever having even spectated at either. There are plenty of reasons for parti...
by ckirsch
Mon Nov 07, 2011 2:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Versatile Hunting Pointers?
Replies: 9
Views: 3699

Re: Versatile Hunting Pointers?

No challenges from me, I'm just tickled to see more longtails showing up in NAVHDA events. :D Another pointer earned it's VC at this year's Invitational, so hopefully the word will begin to get out that the breed can handle a variety of game, will actually retrieve, and (gasp) even swim. Don't know ...
by ckirsch
Fri Oct 28, 2011 2:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Best NSTRA Britts?
Replies: 24
Views: 9298

Re: Best NSTRA Britts?

Mark Donavan lives in Montana, and runs Brits in the Big Sky and Mid North regions. He has some very nice dogs, including a couple that are 5 or 6x champions. Mark's a quality guy, on top of having good dogs.
by ckirsch
Thu Oct 20, 2011 2:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: coyotes
Replies: 55
Views: 12501

Re: coyotes

I live in a timbered area on the edge of town, and we have a healthy coyote population. My pointer has been tackled twice in the past eighteen months, both times during broad daylight, while I was letting him run a bit on the property. The dog escaped unharmed both times, just a few cuts, but I doub...
by ckirsch
Wed Oct 12, 2011 2:54 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Which line of Pointer do you think is the most intelligent?
Replies: 51
Views: 14639

Re: Which line of Pointer do you think is the most intelligent?

Pointers as a breed are on the dumb side of the dog world. RayG I don't profess to have Ray's experience, but I've not found pointers to be lacking intelligence. I've owned Weims, a wire, and a setter in the past decade, and my current pointers don't give anything up in the way of intelligence. The...
by ckirsch
Thu Oct 06, 2011 9:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Old Hunting Pictures
Replies: 23
Views: 9938

Re: Old Hunting Pictures

I noticed the Model 12's as well. Hope those are still in the family.....

Great photos!
by ckirsch
Sun Oct 02, 2011 4:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Perfect Pedigree Issues
Replies: 13
Views: 4936

Re: Perfect Pedigree Issues

I can't get any response from them either......
by ckirsch
Fri Sep 30, 2011 8:35 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Wtat's your favorit shotgun?
Replies: 57
Views: 24103

Re: Wtat's your favorit shotgun?

I looked at a Red Label because I thought it was aesthetically pleasing and bought it because it fit me, I agree with you that its not a lightweight. I still think its a better looking gun than most of the O/Us, but to each his own. I like my Red Label, but the wood on mine looks like it was cut fr...
by ckirsch
Fri Sep 30, 2011 3:53 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Wtat's your favorit shotgun?
Replies: 57
Views: 24103

Re: Wtat's your favorit shotgun?

Add me to the Model 12 sixteen list. I picked up a 1948 version two years ago, and it is the lightest, nicest-swinging shotgun in my safe. Problem is that it's in great shape, so I rarely use it for fear of scratching it up. I typically carry a Ruger Red Label twelve, which is neither lightweight no...
by ckirsch
Tue Sep 20, 2011 10:27 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sign Up Sheet for Doc's Giveaway Contest & the winner is
Replies: 136
Views: 33650

Re: Sign Up Sheet for Doc's Giveaway Contest

I'm in.

Thanks Doc.
by ckirsch
Mon Sep 19, 2011 10:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pup Testing NA This Sunday, First time Handler..
Replies: 10
Views: 3832

Re: Pup Testing NA This Sunday, First time Handler..

For an NA test, less is usually better than more in terms of verbal commands. You received sound advice above, in regards to avoiding issuing commands that might not be obeyed. Listen to your judges, and make sure they know you are a first-timer so that they steer you in the right direction. Don't b...
by ckirsch
Mon Sep 12, 2011 3:40 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: My Setter's First Am. Shooting Dog Win
Replies: 4
Views: 1979

Re: My Setter's First Am. Shooting Dog Win

Congrats, Grange!
by ckirsch
Wed Sep 07, 2011 10:04 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: South Dakota Trip
Replies: 17
Views: 5848

Re: South Dakota Trip

The state doesn't release any birds, and to my knowledge never has. As Windswept points out, the preserves release birds, but any you find on public ground are wild. Our counts are off significantly after two rough winters and the loss of a lot of CRP, but there will still be plenty of wild birds to...
by ckirsch
Sun Sep 04, 2011 9:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Video from Training Today - Warning Graphic
Replies: 4
Views: 1327

Re: Video from Training Today - Warning Graphic

Beautiful dogs, Pkr!
by ckirsch
Mon Aug 22, 2011 7:02 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: CAGE DOES IT AGAIN
Replies: 11
Views: 3581

Re: CAGE DOES IT AGAIN

Congrats! Can't do much better than that.

Good luck at the Invitational with your other dog........
by ckirsch
Sun Aug 14, 2011 9:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennel question
Replies: 15
Views: 4406

Re: Kennel question

I have a similar setup. Two 5 x 10 outdoor runs on the northeast side of my garage, with dog doors leading into the insulated garage, where they have 3x 3 areas next to insulated boxes that measure 2 x 3. Stays about twenty degrees cooler in the garage during the summer, and about twenty to thirty d...
by ckirsch
Sat Aug 13, 2011 6:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: honky tonk attitude
Replies: 62
Views: 25136

Re: honky tonk attitude

I have an HTA grandson that will probably set the standard for every dog I own from here on out. Breeder tells me that the Rebel on the bottom side of his pedigree is where the dog gets his talent, but he looks like a lot of the HTA dog's I've seen; solid-colored head, great tail, plenty of speed, a...
by ckirsch
Tue Aug 09, 2011 5:33 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Loyall food
Replies: 9
Views: 1971

Re: Loyall food

Just switched to their Professional formula and am very happy with it. Was able to reduce the amount I'm feeding, coats look good, and clean up is much easier. I'll be using my coupon......
by ckirsch
Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:21 am
Forum: Training
Topic: kick cages
Replies: 13
Views: 4411

Re: kick cages

Great posts Ray! You have a talent in being able to clearly and concisely convey your training methods, which seem to be very well thought-out. I always find your posts to be worthwhile reading. Keep em' coming.....
by ckirsch
Sun Jul 24, 2011 8:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: INVITED TO NAVHDA INVITATIONAL TO VOLUNTEER
Replies: 7
Views: 3058

Re: INVITED TO NAVHDA INVITATIONAL TO VOLUNTEER

If you have aspirations to run your dog in the Invitational at some point in the future, you'd be well served to volunteer this year. It would help you with your training / handling as you'd have a much better idea of what you and your dog will be up against after having actually witnessed the test,...
by ckirsch
Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:08 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Supplements
Replies: 9
Views: 1920

Re: Supplements

Cajun Casey wrote:Vitamin E and boxer shorts.
Best laugh I had all day. Thanks, Cajun....
by ckirsch
Wed Jul 13, 2011 9:46 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Nitro Kennels and Superior Pointers
Replies: 22
Views: 7706

Re: Nitro Kennels and Superior Pointers

Some folks really get a charge out of bangin a PR bird... Me and birddogger wild birdhunted Ks last season for about a week and when we got back we hunted released pheasants here in IL and to be honest.....no difference. I will add that they were acually released and not planted. BTW, South Dakota ...
by ckirsch
Sat Jul 09, 2011 9:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Junior Hunter
Replies: 93
Views: 21137

Re: Junior Hunter

Go fishing, Ken. Please.
by ckirsch
Sat Jul 09, 2011 5:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Junior Hunter
Replies: 93
Views: 21137

Re: Junior Hunter

To the original poster, jump into the JH test and have fun. We all have to start somewhere. You'll learn a bunch in the process, and will pick up some good friends along the way. You'll also probably end up with a better-behaved dog than you would otherwise have, and my guess is that you'll go on to...
by ckirsch
Sun Jul 03, 2011 3:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: looking for a ground transporter
Replies: 11
Views: 3186

Re: looking for a ground transporter

K9,

I had some trouble with that outfit, and sure would have appreciated it if someone had let me know ahead of time what I might expect from them, so that the pup and I would have been spared the bad experience. You're probably right in that I should have PM'd the original poster.

CK
by ckirsch
Sun Jul 03, 2011 6:34 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: looking for a ground transporter
Replies: 11
Views: 3186

Re: looking for a ground transporter

Stay away from Redwing Hound Haulers.....
by ckirsch
Wed Jun 29, 2011 8:56 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: NSTRA QUESTION! or Two!
Replies: 13
Views: 5279

Re: NSTRA QUESTION! or Two!

I waited on NSTRA until I got my dog through NAVHDA testing. I've only run in two NSTRA trials, and they were a blast, but there were not many dogs at either of them that were steady through w/s/f. You really can't reinforce steadiness during the trials, so you might make your test training more dif...
by ckirsch
Fri Jun 24, 2011 9:20 am
Forum: Events
Topic: What shotgun do you use in trials and training?
Replies: 19
Views: 6024

What shotgun do you use in trials and training?

Curious as to what the seasoned guys shoot during trials and training. I just got started in NSTRA, and use the same Red Label 12 that I hunt with, but I'm wondering about getting something different, for a variety of reasons. The twelve is overkill for chukar and quail, and I also find that the tri...
by ckirsch
Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:01 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: protein and fat?
Replies: 30
Views: 8817

Re: protein and fat?

I feed any pup I have with a premium adult feed. Never think twice about it and pups do just fine......I'm feeding 32/25. I do the same but what are you feeding that is 32/25? Sounds like Diamond Extreme Energy. I've heard that a lot of people are very happy with it. Pretty tough to beat on paper, ...
by ckirsch
Mon Jun 20, 2011 10:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: COULD ANY BIRDDOG BE VERSATILE??
Replies: 41
Views: 8350

Re: COULD ANY BIRDDOG BE VERSATILE??

No need to confirm that pointers have a nose and a dam good one at that! Maybe we will start to see videos of pointers actually do such work. Instead of the usual tossed dummy in water and air scenting of birds. You just don't give up, do you? Although representatives of the breed are not commonly ...
by ckirsch
Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:51 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: COULD ANY BIRDDOG BE VERSATILE??
Replies: 41
Views: 8350

Re: COULD ANY BIRDDOG BE VERSATILE??

I have not seen an EP retrieve or search for an object or prey w/o a visual or a shot. Your statement implies that pointers won't retrieve birds without the prior cue of a visual or shot. That's where you're in error. The Invitational requires a dog to retrieve the duck during the blind, without a ...
by ckirsch
Fri Jun 17, 2011 3:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: COULD ANY BIRDDOG BE VERSATILE??
Replies: 41
Views: 8350

Re: COULD ANY BIRDDOG BE VERSATILE??

UT has shots at the water. While the water blind can be a challenge, not too difficult to teach a dog to take a line. This is basic retriever foundation. I was referring to the Invitational, not the UT. You've undoubtedly run some dogs through the VC level, so you're aware that no shots are fired d...
by ckirsch
Fri Jun 17, 2011 1:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: COULD ANY BIRDDOG BE VERSATILE??
Replies: 41
Views: 8350

Re: COULD ANY BIRDDOG BE VERSATILE??

To date, I have not seen an EP retrieve or search for an object or prey w/o a visual or a shot. I appreciate the videos of the dogs swimming but swimming is not a versatile trait. While there are admittedly not a lot of pointers run in NAVHDA, several have become VC's. Can't get there without perfo...
by ckirsch
Thu Jun 16, 2011 1:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: COULD ANY BIRDDOG BE VERSATILE??
Replies: 41
Views: 8350

Re: COULD ANY BIRDDOG BE VERSATILE??

EVERY breed of birddog has individuals dogs able to all of the things needed to be considered "versatile" and do them well. Not every dog of the traditional "versatile" breeds are able to complete all the "versatile" tasks well. You just get a higher percentage of individuals able to the work with ...
by ckirsch
Mon Jun 13, 2011 12:07 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Coveyrise and Tuffy
Replies: 8
Views: 3353

Re: Coveyrise and Tuffy

Nice work, Terry!
by ckirsch
Tue Jun 07, 2011 8:04 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: forget everything you thought you knew about feeding
Replies: 22
Views: 6797

Re: forget everything you thought you knew about feeding

Thanks for posting it, Scott. I found it very educational.
by ckirsch
Thu May 26, 2011 6:20 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Sundance Kane v Blackstone NA Prize 1
Replies: 10
Views: 3812

Re: Sundance Kane v Blackstone NA Prize 1

Can't ask for much more than that. Good luck in your UT.....
by ckirsch
Thu May 19, 2011 4:03 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: NA Test Tips
Replies: 13
Views: 4916

Re: NA Test Tips

I think they can run NA up to sixteen months. Your dog will need to swim, so getting her comfortable in the water is a must. She'll also need get out in front of you to hunt, use her nose, and point, so you'll want to give her some bird contacts in the field. The track seems to be the wild card for ...
by ckirsch
Tue May 10, 2011 9:06 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Russian Baikal O/U's
Replies: 7
Views: 3618

Re: Russian Baikal O/U's

I picked up one of their 20 gauge side-by-sides for my wife and daughters to use, and it has much nicer wood than most of the more expensive guns in my cabinet. The action was very stiff initially, but loosened up with a little use and is fine now. I paid $400 for it new, and so far it's proven to b...
by ckirsch
Mon May 09, 2011 5:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: JERSEY WITH THE WHOA COMMAND..(updated) 2videos
Replies: 10
Views: 2351

Re: JERSEY WITH THE WHOA COMMAND..(VIDEO)

Wow! Pretty incredible for a four-month-old pup! Nice work!
by ckirsch
Sun May 08, 2011 9:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bionic Ezzy :)
Replies: 20
Views: 4754

Re: Bionic Ezzy :)

Good luck, Ezzy.....
by ckirsch
Sun May 08, 2011 9:24 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: How to limit flight of Chukars
Replies: 5
Views: 1463

Re: How to limit flight of Chukars

Most of the pen-raised chukars I use don't fly very well, and often can't get off the ground with anything of any weight attached. I went to tying about twenty yards of pink surveyor's string to the birds' legs, and when I launch them they'll fly 70-100 yards before landing. The string trails behind...
by ckirsch
Sun May 08, 2011 10:32 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog Transport Company (+10)
Replies: 20
Views: 5710

Re: Dog Transport Company (+10)

I had a pup delivered by Redwing Hound Haulers a month ago, as per the breeder's recommendation, and would not recommend them. I was told four days, and it took seven. The proprietor, Chuck, would not return my calls in the interim so I had no idea where the pup was or when it would arrive. When it ...
by ckirsch
Tue May 03, 2011 4:04 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Pointing Dog Retrieve Training
Replies: 2
Views: 745

Re: Pointing Dog Retrieve Training

I needed to train for water blinds in preparation for a hunt test last year, and while that took some effort, I suspect I'll train all of my dogs for water and land blinds in the future, regardless of any testing requirements, because it has a very practical application during hunts. It will also gi...
by ckirsch
Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:18 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pointer black nose w/ light pads
Replies: 5
Views: 1308

Re: Pointer black nose w/ light pads

I doubt that light-colored pads on a black and white pointer would qualify as a flaw, although the consensus seems to be that darker pigmentation provides for a more durable pad. Probably one of those things you'd prefer to see on a dog, but I don't think many pointer enthusiasts would disqualify a ...
by ckirsch
Wed Apr 20, 2011 4:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Versatile dogs a thing of the past?
Replies: 21
Views: 7768

Re: Versatile dogs a thing of the past?

The jackalope is not a myth.
by ckirsch
Tue Apr 19, 2011 8:32 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Progress on 1st dog the good and bad
Replies: 13
Views: 3586

Re: Progress on 1st dog the good and bad

I have a pointer pup the same age, and my expectations are far below yours for a dog this young. Right now, all of my "training" consists of taking the dog for walks and trying to keep him out in front of me. I work on "come" a little bit every day, and I'll toss a dummy for him in my garage, then p...
by ckirsch
Tue Apr 19, 2011 2:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: No NSTRA Winnings On Pedigree?
Replies: 134
Views: 24212

Re: No NSTRA Winnings On Pedigree?

What part of making a retrieve make your dog a versatile dog? I mentioned nothing of the sort. All my hunting dogs retrieve. Do I feel they need to water retrieve. NO! Or sit in a duck blind? NO! Or make a blind retrieve? NO! If so, id own a "pointing" lab. ha The components of a retrieve that make...
by ckirsch
Tue Apr 19, 2011 11:17 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: No NSTRA Winnings On Pedigree?
Replies: 134
Views: 24212

Re: No NSTRA Winnings On Pedigree?

I would like to see more horse-back shooting dogs show versatility in a test situation. Thats why I said they do not care about it...I would have alot of respect for any gun dog or shooting dog that proves he can adjust to versatile venue. Rick's Fritz did it and I am going to try. Why should my po...