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by ElhewPointer
Sat Dec 22, 2012 7:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Could a German shorthaired pointer make it to Ames?
Replies: 185
Views: 72894

Re: Could a German shorthaired pointer make it to Ames?

This will make a few happy im sure. The lack of knowledge on this forum is unreal. Lack of knowledge isn't a bad thing, but when the lack of knowledge doesn't understand that they have a lack of said knowledge, thats when I can't handle it. I will no longer be posting on this board. Good luck to all...
by ElhewPointer
Fri Dec 21, 2012 9:30 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Could a German shorthaired pointer make it to Ames?
Replies: 185
Views: 72894

Re: Could a German shorthaired pointer make it to Ames?

Think a quarter horse will ever win the Derby. Think a thoroughbred will ever win a 150 mile endurance race??? Think a stocker will ever win a Formula 1race?? Greyhounds win the Iditarod?? Pointers finish in large pack hare trials?? Who cares?? +1 If you don't care, why are commenting? Because this...
by ElhewPointer
Thu Dec 20, 2012 7:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Could a German shorthaired pointer make it to Ames?
Replies: 185
Views: 72894

Re: Could a German shorthaired pointer make it to Ames?

JKP wrote:Think a quarter horse will ever win the Derby. Think a thoroughbred will ever win a 150 mile endurance race???

Think a stocker will ever win a Formula 1race?? Greyhounds win the Iditarod?? Pointers finish in large pack hare trials??

Who cares??
+1
by ElhewPointer
Thu Dec 20, 2012 4:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Could a German shorthaired pointer make it to Ames?
Replies: 185
Views: 72894

Re: Could a German shorthaired pointer make it to Ames?

rkappes wrote:
ElhewPointer wrote:Id seriously be willing to set it up. Itd be the easiest money i've ever made.
Set it up and I’m probably in. How do we know you are good for the $10K? Would you limit the entries? Anything over 50 entries and a person wouldn't break even.

Re-read what I typed.
by ElhewPointer
Thu Dec 20, 2012 4:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Could a German shorthaired pointer make it to Ames?
Replies: 185
Views: 72894

Re: Could a German shorthaired pointer make it to Ames?

Id seriously be willing to set it up. Itd be the easiest money i've ever made.
by ElhewPointer
Thu Dec 20, 2012 3:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Could a German shorthaired pointer make it to Ames?
Replies: 185
Views: 72894

Re: Could a German shorthaired pointer make it to Ames?

Lets start and endowment fund for anything other than a pointer or setter to win The AA National at Ames. All of you that think it is possible throw in $200. And if that dog wins in the next 40 yrs we'll give it to the winner, Oh and by the way, I'll throw in an extra $10K to the winner. BUT....... ...
by ElhewPointer
Thu Dec 20, 2012 3:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Could a German shorthaired pointer make it to Ames?
Replies: 185
Views: 72894

Re: Could a German shorthaired pointer make it to Ames?

Could a GSP make it to Ames...Well, yes. But if your goal is to run AA stakes with the hopes of winning at Ames why wouldn't you start with the breed that has been bred and developed to run 3 hr HB stakes to begin with? It's like shooting a round of sporting clays with a .22.... yes it could be don...
by ElhewPointer
Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:13 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Could a German shorthaired pointer make it to Ames?
Replies: 185
Views: 72894

Re: Could a German shorthaired pointer make it to Ames?

This thread is awesome! Wow.
by ElhewPointer
Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:08 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bama's first outing on Pigeons.
Replies: 8
Views: 3507

Re: Bama's first outing on Pigeons.

She looks great!
by ElhewPointer
Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:05 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Do you think Pointers have more bottom...
Replies: 13
Views: 5816

Re: Do you think Pointers have more bottom...

Back wrote:However, their social skills and wanting to please aren't as up to par as a GSP. What I'm trying to say is that a pointer hunts to find a bird for himself, a GSP hunts to find a bird for you.
I couldn't not disagree anymore with that statement.
by ElhewPointer
Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:03 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Do you think Pointers have more bottom...
Replies: 13
Views: 5816

Re: Do you think Pointers have more bottom...

My answer to the OP question is yes IMO. Does conditioning play a factor, yes. But these are all cats: Housecat, Lion, Tiger, Cheetah and Cougar. All cats aren't created equal just as all dogs aren't created equal. You can condition a lion, tiger and cougar all the same, but one of the breeds will h...
by ElhewPointer
Fri Dec 14, 2012 8:19 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Blinking???
Replies: 16
Views: 5858

Re: Blinking???

Id stop hunting this dog in this kind of situation. You're just asking for bigger problems down the road.
by ElhewPointer
Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:52 am
Forum: Events
Topic: THE NGSPA INVITATIONAL 2012
Replies: 64
Views: 30303

Re: THE NGSPA INVITATIONAL 2012

I guess I'm old school. Yes John R. always heels his dogs away. I know I need to get working for next year. Something new to try and accomplish. A invite to the 2013 invitational. Just want to clear some things up for the people that actually were not at the trial. If the dog was "heeled" every tim...
by ElhewPointer
Mon Dec 10, 2012 4:13 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: THE NGSPA INVITATIONAL 2012
Replies: 64
Views: 30303

Re: THE NGSPA INVITATIONAL 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOb3i8lPLLg&feature=youtu.be Here's a little video I took of the Champion on one of her finds. As stated before, the judging was how it was supposed to be done. This gives an example of how judges are to watch the dog until collared. Video didn't show dog being collar...
by ElhewPointer
Mon Dec 10, 2012 1:05 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: THE NGSPA INVITATIONAL 2012
Replies: 64
Views: 30303

Re: THE NGSPA INVITATIONAL 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOb3i8lP ... e=youtu.be

Here's a little video I took of the Champion on one of her finds. As stated before, the judging was how it was supposed to be done. This gives an example of how judges are to watch the dog until collared.
by ElhewPointer
Mon Dec 10, 2012 9:01 am
Forum: Events
Topic: THE NGSPA INVITATIONAL 2012
Replies: 64
Views: 30303

Re: THE NGSPA INVITATIONAL 2012

What a long weekend. WOW!!! Congrats to the Keith and Bobbi on a great win and Dennis to getting Ch. Prairie Wind's Eat Mya Dust around. The trial went very well and I want to thank everyone that was actually involved in this to make it a special event. The owners and handlers that drove hundreds of...
by ElhewPointer
Fri Dec 07, 2012 4:53 am
Forum: Events
Topic: THE NGSPA INVITATIONAL 2012
Replies: 64
Views: 30303

Re: THE NGSPA INVITATIONAL 2012

This is being done from a phone so sorry if there is mis-spelling. Day1 Eshods Revolution BDK's Break the Bank Lonewolf's Huachuca Jake H's Hedge Rise Ignited Chisholm Creeks Riptide KJ's Hightailing Tess Hi point''s Nuke Powered Tank Prairie winds Conundrum Dress Blues Salamone's Mele Kalikimaka Bo...
by ElhewPointer
Thu Dec 06, 2012 7:35 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Grand Field Trial Champion
Replies: 130
Views: 32295

Re: Grand Field Trial Champion

But what Doco is getting at I think is this. 15 dogs entered in a GFC stake. Only one dog is an FC in the stake. That FC dog wins the stake. How Grand was that?
by ElhewPointer
Wed Dec 05, 2012 4:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Grand Field Trial Champion
Replies: 130
Views: 32295

Re: Grand Field Trial Champion

My biggest Gripe is that any dog can run in these events and earn points towards FC/AFC. These stakes should be closed to all dogs that are not FC/AFC. If your dog is a FC he can only run in the Open Grand event. If your dog is an AFC then he can only run in the Grand Amatuer event. This will elimi...
by ElhewPointer
Wed Dec 05, 2012 3:18 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: THE NGSPA INVITATIONAL 2012
Replies: 64
Views: 30303

Re: THE NGSPA INVITATIONAL 2012

Well, the time has almost come. I hope to see some of you there this weekend. The drawing is Thursday night. Running will be Friday, Sat. and Sun. Come out and enjoy this with us and get to watch top notch shooting dogs. This isn't just another money grab is it? Hope they don't have to make the pep...
by ElhewPointer
Wed Dec 05, 2012 3:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Grand Field Trial Champion
Replies: 130
Views: 32295

Re: Grand Field Trial Champion

Call and ask the AF how much money they are making. HA! I have no problem with someone making money at all. But do it with a purpose. Do it to improve the dogs not your back pocket. Can't wait to see this on a ped. GFC/GAFC/AFC/FC/NFC/NAFC/NSDC/NASDC/NGDC/NAGDC Dog. I guess they will need more mone...
by ElhewPointer
Wed Dec 05, 2012 3:02 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: THE NGSPA INVITATIONAL 2012
Replies: 64
Views: 30303

Re: THE NGSPA INVITATIONAL 2012

I'm taking my computer with me. I don't think the cell reception is that great so I'll see how my computer does. But if it is working, I will post all I can.
by ElhewPointer
Wed Dec 05, 2012 2:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Grand Field Trial Champion
Replies: 130
Views: 32295

Re: Grand Field Trial Champion

Call and ask the AF how much money they are making. HA! I have no problem with someone making money at all. But do it with a purpose. Do it to improve the dogs not your back pocket. Can't wait to see this on a ped. GFC/GAFC/AFC/FC/NFC/NAFC/NSDC/NASDC/NGDC/NAGDC Dog. I guess they will need more money...
by ElhewPointer
Wed Dec 05, 2012 2:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Grand Field Trial Champion
Replies: 130
Views: 32295

Re: Grand Field Trial Champion

As far as I know, AKC gets a $35 application fee for a trial and $3.50 a dog recording fee. In turn from AKC you get the trial materials sent to you for recording everything, they keep track of records & points that dogs earn, hand out titles and certificates to the owners, and up grade the titles ...
by ElhewPointer
Wed Dec 05, 2012 12:54 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Grand Field Trial Champion
Replies: 130
Views: 32295

Re: Grand Field Trial Champion

ACooper wrote:Wonder how many clubs have the time/man power to run GFC and GAFC?
Good point. More judges, birds, time, etc......
by ElhewPointer
Wed Dec 05, 2012 12:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Grand Field Trial Champion
Replies: 130
Views: 32295

Re: Grand Field Trial Champion

Cajun Casey wrote:
dead mike wrote:Cajun Casey, do you believe a dog run under the AKC format is better than the American Field format?
My dogs run in NBHA and other American Field events. .

Really? Which ones?
by ElhewPointer
Wed Dec 05, 2012 11:20 am
Forum: Events
Topic: THE NGSPA INVITATIONAL 2012
Replies: 64
Views: 30303

Re: THE NGSPA INVITATIONAL 2012

Well, the time has almost come. I hope to see some of you there this weekend. The drawing is Thursday night. Running will be Friday, Sat. and Sun. Come out and enjoy this with us and get to watch top notch shooting dogs.
by ElhewPointer
Wed Dec 05, 2012 11:12 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Grand Field Trial Champion
Replies: 130
Views: 32295

Re: Grand Field Trial Champion

Another money grab for the AKC.
by ElhewPointer
Wed Dec 05, 2012 9:45 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bama has made it to Pennsylvania.
Replies: 13
Views: 5359

Re: Bama has made it to Pennsylvania.

Joe, I watched that whole litter come up. The whole litter was really nice! But I was always partial to your pup and one that went to South Carolina I think. That litter has a TON of potential to be really special. Mike really has some nice animals that represent the breed to its fullest at his plac...
by ElhewPointer
Tue Dec 04, 2012 12:46 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Region 5 Amateur Shooting Dog Championship
Replies: 5
Views: 3440

Re: Region 5 Amateur Shooting Dog Championship

Ch. Jayhawk Tony King Owner/Handler
Ru. Wards Danhawk Ron Ward Owner/Handler

Congrats to both dogs. Very tough conditions this weekend!!!!
by ElhewPointer
Mon Dec 03, 2012 2:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ever do something stupid?
Replies: 24
Views: 8344

Re: Ever do something stupid?

Every time I read one of Cajun's posts and expect to learn something worth a crap.
by ElhewPointer
Thu Nov 29, 2012 10:41 am
Forum: Events
Topic: THE NGSPA INVITATIONAL 2012
Replies: 64
Views: 30303

Re: THE NGSPA INVITATIONAL 2012

The top 12 point earners for the open shooting dog in the NGSPA get invited. If for some reason one of those dogs can't make it, then you go to the next dog on the list. Points are award through Species, Regional and the National. Here is a link to how points are awarded. http://www.ngspa.org/doy-st...
by ElhewPointer
Thu Nov 29, 2012 9:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP Field Trialers Question
Replies: 108
Views: 27665

Re: GSP Field Trialers Question

Jason,

We would have loved to have you make the trial!
by ElhewPointer
Thu Nov 29, 2012 8:18 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: orange and white and lemon and white german shorthairs
Replies: 337
Views: 174263

Re: orange and white and lemon and white german shorthairs

adogslife wrote:Doesn't the owner of the bitch deserve,at least, a reasonable expectation of type?
How many litters has she had? If this is her first litter, id put just as much "blame" on her, if not more.
by ElhewPointer
Thu Nov 29, 2012 8:14 am
Forum: Events
Topic: THE NGSPA INVITATIONAL 2012
Replies: 64
Views: 30303

Re: THE NGSPA INVITATIONAL 2012

These are the 12 dogs that will me competing in the Championship. The programs are being run today. Here is a list of the dogs again along with the owners and the handlers that will be running them in the invitational. Ch. H's Hedge Rise Ignited(Harlen Higginbotham)(Brian Long) Ch. Hi Point's Nuke P...
by ElhewPointer
Wed Nov 28, 2012 4:33 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: THE NGSPA INVITATIONAL 2012
Replies: 64
Views: 30303

THE NGSPA INVITATIONAL 2012

Here are the 12 dogs that will be competing in the first NGSPA Invitational Ch. H's Hedge Rise Ignited Ch. Hi Point's Nuke Powered Tank Prairie Wind's Conundrum Ch. BDK's Break The Bank Ch. Prairie Wind's Eat Mya Dust Ch. KJ's Hightailing Tess Ch. Uodibar's Party Punch Ch. Lonewolf's Huachuca Jake D...
by ElhewPointer
Wed Nov 28, 2012 1:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: orange and white and lemon and white german shorthairs
Replies: 337
Views: 174263

Re: orange and white and lemon and white german shorthairs

on and on it goes Seriously? It scares me. Kind of like living under high voltage power lines and finding out your neighbor's kid has cancer, you know? Folks, something ain't right here and I want to know why. For half a dozen years or so there's been a wink and nod approach to lupoid dermatosis. N...
by ElhewPointer
Wed Nov 28, 2012 1:07 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Region 5 Amateur Shooting Dog Championship
Replies: 5
Views: 3440

Re: Region 5 Amateur Shooting Dog Championship

Pretty stacked field. I think I counted at least 16 dogs that are a champion or RU champion
by ElhewPointer
Wed Nov 28, 2012 10:26 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: orange and white and lemon and white german shorthairs
Replies: 337
Views: 174263

Re: orange and white and lemon and white german shorthairs

All the research is great and I'm all for it, but even if you could find out it was x breeding that produced y puppy that had z anomoly xx many years ago, what do you do? Spay and neuter 90% of all GSP's? Require thousands of dollars of testing before being allowed to breed? Like I said, I'm all fo...
by ElhewPointer
Wed Nov 28, 2012 9:37 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Region 5 Amateur Shooting Dog Championship
Replies: 5
Views: 3440

Region 5 Amateur Shooting Dog Championship

Sportsmans Association Grounds. Grovesprings, MO Judges: Gailen Cooper and Greg Gibson Brace Breed/Sex Owners Handler Brace 1 Panther Creek Jackson PM Frank Rutland Frank Rutland Penrosa Knox SM Tim Penn Tim Penn Brace 2 Eldad’s Nicanor PM John Shure John Shure Absolute Hardrock PM Johnny & Joyce Ta...
by ElhewPointer
Wed Nov 28, 2012 8:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: orange and white and lemon and white german shorthairs
Replies: 337
Views: 174263

Re: orange and white and lemon and white german shorthairs

Why am I so unlucky? I've been breeding all along a lot tighter to Ace, his littermates, sons, daughters and slick lines in general and never get any of these "rare" colors??? What is the solution here? Let's be problem solvers, not problem finders. The problems find themselves without too much loo...
by ElhewPointer
Tue Nov 27, 2012 10:54 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: orange and white and lemon and white german shorthairs
Replies: 337
Views: 174263

Re: orange and white and lemon and white german shorthairs

Well, as Andy said, it's about the breed. This could be caused from chemical or radiation exposure to a dog or a collection or some heretofore unknown mutation or combination of factors. I don't have these bloodlines, but I do have Rexx, Luke and QRSR and we all know that debacle. How many years no...
by ElhewPointer
Tue Nov 27, 2012 10:48 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: orange and white and lemon and white german shorthairs
Replies: 337
Views: 174263

Re: orange and white and lemon and white german shorthairs

Well, as Andy said, it's about the breed. This could be caused from chemical or radiation exposure to a dog or a collection or some heretofore unknown mutation or combination of factors. I don't have these bloodlines, but I do have Rexx, Luke and QRSR and we all know that debacle. How many years no...
by ElhewPointer
Tue Nov 27, 2012 9:43 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: orange and white and lemon and white german shorthairs
Replies: 337
Views: 174263

Re: orange and white and lemon and white german shorthairs

I can assure you that there was no breeding before or after the air. The air was performed at Dr Kent law in abiliene Kansas. She was never breed again no chance, as for posting this blog prior to the DNA what's the difference. The pups will DNA the sire is sin city slick ace there is only one sire...
by ElhewPointer
Mon Nov 26, 2012 12:52 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP Field Trialers Question
Replies: 108
Views: 27665

Re: GSP Field Trialers Question

Just thought I would post the results to the AA invitational. Dog that won ran in the last brace on day 1 and and second brace day two. Dog that got Runner-up ran last brace day 1 and first brace day 2.



http://thefieldtrialer.com/forum/viewto ... =14&t=3394
by ElhewPointer
Mon Nov 26, 2012 12:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: orange and white and lemon and white german shorthairs
Replies: 337
Views: 174263

Re: orange and white and lemon and white german shorthairs

Jerry Springer would be so impressed. Who's your daddy?
by ElhewPointer
Tue Nov 20, 2012 8:16 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP Field Trialers Question
Replies: 108
Views: 27665

Re: GSP Field Trialers Question

http://www.thefieldtrialer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=3373 - Nat'l Am. Shooting Dog Invitational in progress. I believe this trial rotates around the country to different venues...would probably never come out here west of the divide but be cool to have 'em out on our Reg. 9 SD grounds. If this...
by ElhewPointer
Thu Nov 15, 2012 4:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP Field Trialers Question
Replies: 108
Views: 27665

Re: GSP Field Trialers Question

GSP Field Trialers Question Postby ElhewPointer » Wed Oct 24, 2012 9:05 am Just wondering what the GSP people's opinion is on a question I have. Do you put more of an emphisis on winning the AKC AA National at Eureka or the NGSPA AA National at Booneville? Would you rather win a FC in AKC or a Cham...
by ElhewPointer
Thu Nov 15, 2012 11:45 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP Field Trialers Question
Replies: 108
Views: 27665

Re: GSP Field Trialers Question

Oh I see. Sorry I read it wrong.
by ElhewPointer
Thu Nov 15, 2012 11:30 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP Field Trialers Question
Replies: 108
Views: 27665

Re: GSP Field Trialers Question

"Someone tries something new and the peanut gallery throws stones from the sidelines, typical of the "new" America I guess." This isn't new at all it is just a little more out in the open because they can now sit behind a key board and do it anonymously. I do not have a shorthair, and have no perso...