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He**fire should have rained down on that dog after the first encounter. Putting that dog on the ground again with another dog just wasn't a good idea.

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Magic, (RIP)
Ginger, (RIP)
Shooter
Buffy
Patriot
TomBoy
Emma Jane

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My dog was bitten in mid October, I know of others who have had dogs bitten in January when it was in the 40's. It's very unlikely to happen, but the risk is there. Incidentally, a particularly bad time might be the days after a cold snap. Once the temp rises, snakes can tend to come out to warm the...

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Just found this announcement dated 12/7 http://www.akc.org/pdfs/events/hunting_tests/pointing_breeds/PBHT_Advanced_Titles_Intro.pdf Looks like they dropped the part about averaging the other qualifying scores, so all you need is an 8 average to get an advanced leg. And yes, there's more paperwork in...

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This is the latest. They updated it further to allow titled SH/MH dogs to run at lower levels.

http://www.akc.org/pdfs/events/hunting_ ... v_2011.pdf

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Congrats!

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It's not raising the bar, it's raising more money. Both of my dogs scored 8's on several of their MH test. Why would I want to repeat the process. No thanks, I'll stick with the MH and NAVHDA Utility Test/VC. After this debacle I might even drop the AKC Tests and stay with NAVHDA. If I going to spe...

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Ok... officially confused now. :lol: Can you find out which is true now? Do your own legwork, lady. :) Yes, I'm pretty sure I'm right. There was an announcement recently from AKC. The reasoning was that some folks might have finished MH's that are older, that they still want to have fun with, but m...

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After a 2 pt AGD win this past weekend, TomBoy is now just 1 point shy of her AFC as well!!!

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I'm pretty sure they have recently changed that. You're now able to drop down to SH even if you have MH legs, or even a MH title.

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My preferred approach is the knee in the chest method. They jump, lift your knee up so they jump into it. It doesn't have to be hard or violent, just something that is uncomfortable that they won't do by choice. Do that a couple of times and they'll stop jumping on you. X2 on having everybody do it,...

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Good job. She's a nice dog!

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We just got back from the Vizsla Club of Metro Atlanta field trial, where our TomBoy got her last retrieving point with a 2nd place in a 16 dog Amateur Limited stake. She is the 3rd DC in our household and the second one from our first litter between our Buffy and Tommy Boy. Pending AKC approval, sh...

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Very cool!!!

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Sorry for your loss.

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nj gsp wrote:
That said - the equipment has nothing to do with taking good pictures!

You get a chunk of glass like this, and it definitely helps, though.

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My phone has an 8 mp camera in it, I use it.

For better pics, my wife has an 18 mp Canon Rebel T2i, but that one won't fit in a pocket.

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I guess that's where this part of the rules come in Tests are not mechanical. Judges will have to make interpretations based on their dog knowledge and the requirements of the tests. Situations will occur that are not specifically covered in the Regulations. In these instances, the Judges make their...

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Ok, thank you. Fair enough. If someone thought it was off-base, I want to hear the reasoning, not a 'just because, that's why'.

Not that I agree with you, of course.

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The term "use" is very different than "possession of, or carry" . What are they going to do? Maybe erase a JH pass? Ban the guy? Fire the judge? Seems like some people are made that someone used the practical approach to the situation. It's not pike someone was allowed and someone else wasn't. None...

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The AKC rep, Gary Sadler, was also asked about this and he stated the same rule. The response I saw from Gary, forwarded after the fact, was a one word answer of no. Either way, I disagree with him. IMO, that's the opinion of one person, not the AKC. I could probably go talk to different AKC rep an...

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Easy, PM sent to you. There's more to this. Paul, I believe the handler made a comment to you as to why he carries the shotgun? And I answered that question in an earlier post. The handler shot over his dog every time he took it out - shame on him, taking his dog hunting, right? :roll: - so he was ...

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Hard to tell from a pic, but I really doubt a vet visit is necessary. All they're going to do is tell you what you already know; keep it clean and put some ointment on it. Neosporin is fine. We'll generally use that or nitrofurozone. With torn pads, best thing you can do is to put the dog up and not...

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Tritronics Sport Combo. The Basic is good too. Both good choices at a good price.

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Sorry Phermes. I'm not a judge, but I think it would be fine to let them carry a gun. My sis is running her dogs for the first time ever this weekend and she's glad she won't have to deal with a cap gun and a shotgun both. She's a wee bit nervous. And she's talked me nephew into coming and running ...

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And let's not have my thread get too hijacked.

I would like to hear more feedback on the original topic if anyone's got any.

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You absolutely can carry a break-action shotgun in MH. They also recently started allowing fake guns as well. The rules about what a MH handler can carry do not differentiate between break-action and automatic. If either is called into question, I would expect it to be the auto, as the AKC already d...

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Without a doubt, chiropractic definitely works on dogs. A friend of mine has a dog that was having bad back problems, wasn't running right, etc. After the first session with a chiro, the dog was visibly relieved. A few sessions later, the dog was back to running like a bat out of he**. Our boy Shoot...

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We would have a chat about "why" he thinks he needs it. I once had a MH handler come to the line with a Crossman 77 bb gun. I asked him to shake it...the bb's rattled inside. Told him to go find another carry piece. Obviously, this was a real situation. I think the reasoning was that the dog had be...

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More 'you have to see it' to really judge it. A single whoa isn't going to take a dog out in my eyes. Usually. It depends on how the handler delivers it. If he says a single, not overly loud whoa, at the flush - let's call it a 'precautionary' whoa :) - then it's almost a non-event in my opinion. He...

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You're judging JH. Handler comes to the line asking if he can carry a broke-open shotgun with him when he runs his dog. He has a blank gun; he isn't going to use the shotgun, he just wants to carry it.
Do you let him?
If not, why not?

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The question isn't whether he has standing in court, or whether the dog is truly sick. The question is 'What would you do?' If a puppy I sold showed up with a fatal genetic conditiion, I would offer a refund or replacement. Depending on the situation, I might ask for a second opinion, either to veri...

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that is a " you have to have been there thing" , not always held against the dog. +1 Generally speaking, I haven't seen marks held against a dog. Some judges will, but then - some judges shouldn't be judging, either. And sometimes a handler perceives their dog as moving far less than it actually di...

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He's skinny, but not so skinny that I would be upset with the trainer. It's also noteworthy in a good way that the trainer apparently did notice he was losing weight and increased his food. I do like a pro that minds the wellbeing of the dogs as there are a few that aren't very good about noticing p...

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I have watched some really nice V's work in the past year and my dog is on a string with about 20 of them. A lot of these dogs are field trial dogs and some are closer working hunt test dogs. Pedigree helps a lot when picking a Vizsla for hunting. Have to throw in a pic.... That's Wimp, isn't it? N...

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Good for you, I'm glad you got yourself a nice dog!

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One of my favorite judge's gifts was an engraved glass mug. It's one of my main beer drinking glasses at home.

Visa gift cards are better than Basspro, Cabelas, or anything specific. I love those places, but let's face it - give me $25 and I'll spend $150, so it only ends up costing me.

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There are occasionally stakes down here at AKC trials that have payouts. Not a lot, but a few. It's probably different for different venues, but I don't believe the purse stakes at the weekend trials I've been to do anything to better the competition. Pros seem to enter the dogs they were already pl...

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Oh boy, whata can of worms. Good idea Pual. If he has a wife like mine, no puppy coming into our house will be sold. :lol: That's a good point, too. :) Maybe just tell him you're gonna sell the pup right away if he makes you wait. See what kind of reaction that gets. Just thinking of other options ...

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Is there anything stopping you from selling the puppy once it's received? I'm thinking find another breeder for a puppy you want to keep. When THIS breeding actually happens, get the puppy then re-sell it. If he feels that that is in violation of your contract, then he can decide if it's worth going...

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For all of those that think he has a leg to stand on, why don't you donate the moeny for him to go to Court? Go ahead. I am guessing the vast majority of the folks providing that kind of response have never and will never go to court. Civil small claims are based solely on the preponderance of evid...

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As far as writing a letter, or having a lawyer write one ... my thinking wasn't HIRE a lawyer. My thinking was find a lawyer friend willing to do it for you. Or will let you write one and is willing to sign their name to it. Absolutely nothing illegal about it, and you just want to make the guy thin...

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If you're a Ben Stiller fan, call her Rooster's Little Focker.

"C'mere, ya little Focker!!!"

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I don't think the amount of money involved here is worth a small claims case, but a letter cc'd to a lawyer might get their attention and get you your refund. Figure they don't want to go to court, either. I think you're in the right here and stand a very good chance of getting your money back if yo...

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btw, we don't take deposits, either. If they want a pup, they'll stick around, deposit or no deposit. If another litter catches their eye, so be it, finding good homes hasn't been a problem. If their circumstances change to where getting a pup at that time isn't a good idea, then I don't want to for...

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I know it's just one side of the story - but basically my entire experience is on the page. Nothing left out. I had no problems with this breeder and he was very friendly, up until I started asking questions. They do have it in black and white in their contract "no refunds. If the coupling doesn't ...

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IMHO, you put a deposit down on a specific breeding at a specific time. The breeder did not deliver. You are entitled to your deposit back. If you go into a car dealership and put a deposit down on a 2011 model, but their last one falls off the train and gets totaled - the dealership doesn't keep yo...

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Hey all, just wanted to share some great news from the weekend. A the Vizsla Club of Illinois field trial this weekend, Potter, Red River's Southern Harmony, won a 4 point open retrieving major to become a Dual Champion! Potter is owned by Holly Hatfield and is out of Holly's Thyme and my Shooter, a...

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Phermes the top coverdogs more often then not will hold grouse for as long as it takes. Cool. I'm just as impressed that the bird doesn't decide to leave. :) Those things were maddening when we went after them. We had dogs with zero grouse experience, I'm sure that didn't help either. :) Either way...

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OK, thanks. I can see how 25 yards is way too close. Question, though; do you regularly see dogs stick a point on a grouse 300 yards out and hold it until you get there? I've been grouse hunting exactly once, and they just don't seem to need too much reason to get outta there. Good lord were they sk...

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