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KellyM87

Pay the $60 and find out, you can get a genetic test kit at almost any petstore, or order it online. My dad did it, took about 4 weeks. If I had to guess Id say healer mix too.

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Hi everyone I have a 2-year-old male setter who I like to trial. We are more weekend warriors than anything, but I enjoy taking him out and having a good time with him. In april he broke his tail. I am not sure how he did it, but I can home for a trial weekend and it was hanging there.... limp. Took...

KellyM87

Age: 24 Sex: Female Relationship status: in Long-term relationship (not married!) Hunting dogs: 4 English setters. Sage-4, Dexter-2, Bo-1, Ender-9 weeks. Occupation: Bookkeeper Location: Michigan Favorite thing to hunt: Grouse! Hobbies: Coverdog and Walking field trials. Sage- The Llew http://i1201....

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[quote="Birddog 307"]Tell me how old is your dog I have a brother to yours out of the same breeding. Here is a picture of my dog Junior he is 3 1/2. I can definitely see a resemblance! great looking dog! Mine will be 2 in April. I really like him. He has a great personality (he lives inside) and he ...

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smoothbean wrote:What is his pedigree?

Tekoa Mountain Patriot X Tekoa Mountain Sunrays

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Thanks everyone.

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Michigan

Metro Detroit

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Firemedic wrote:Is that the dog you want FF'd?

Yes, but after paying for school I can't afford it! So I guess we are going to try it outselves and hope for the best.

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Sharon wrote:That is a beautiful setter.

Thank you

I like him a lot

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Thinking of trying NSTRA with this dog :) http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb349/KellyM871/Dexter1.jpg http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb349/KellyM871/dex151.jpg http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb349/KellyM871/dex12.jpg http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb349/KellyM871/dex11.jpg http://...

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I just mentioned the rare breeds I see when I go to NAVHDA. its mostly shorthairs where I am from. Some Spinones, some Drathaars, some griffons, that is it. Thanks for clearing that up Kelly. Nice to see that we didnt actually make the short list on the "lesser breeds" LMAO :lol: :lol: :lol: you di...

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I just mentioned the rare breeds I see when I go to NAVHDA. its mostly shorthairs where I am from. Some Spinones, some Drathaars, some griffons, that is it.

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Can someone please explain to me the appeal of the lesser pointing (or I guess flushing as well) breeds? I m talking Bracco Italianos, Braque du bourbonnais, German Longhair Pointers, Clumber Spaniels, Field Spaniels.... I just don't understand why people would go with a rarer breed when it seems l...

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Looking for a pointer pup closely bred to Chasehill Little Bud, or Beaver meadow Benjamin. It would be used for walking trials. Anyone know of any litters coming up with one of these dogs (or both!) in the pedigree? Or any litters other litters of nice pointers with nice pedigrees coming up? again, ...

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I guess if everyone wanted to own the Best Breed and not own any lesser breeds then we wouldn't need anything but the English Pointer :D . See, not everybody agrees on what the "lesser" breeds are. Is my Vizsla a "lesser" breed too? Or how about Nova Scotia Tollers in the waterfowl world? Different...

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Are the breeds above really lesser or just not as common? I'd say just not as common in the U.S. and probably proven in their respective countries. I wouldn't say any of the people who own the dogs are less serious about hunting either. Fair enough, I should have said less common and not "lesser" p...

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Can someone please explain to me the appeal of the lesser pointing (or I guess flushing as well) breeds? I m talking Bracco Italianos, Braque du bourbonnais, German Longhair Pointers, Clumber Spaniels, Field Spaniels.... I just don't understand why people would go with a rarer breed when it seems li...

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Crate train him. Keep him in the crate for a few hours. As soon as you let him out, take him to the door, and go out with him. Do not come back in until he goes. Play with him no more than 15-20 minutes before you take him out again. If you aren't keeping a constant eye on him, in the crate he goes...

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Here is my foster dog, Neville (NO I did not name him!) he is a very good dog. Looking to introduce him to birds soon, but as he is a pretty nervous shy dog, it is going to be a slow process. If he never hunts he will still make someone an AMAZING house dog. probably one of the best house dogs out o...

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$3.50 or $4 per bird if you find the right person. Can be much higher though.

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Good luck with your new dog! Is she your avatar? If she is she is very pretty.... I know it takes some dogs a long time to mature. I went to a pheasant ranch with my dog and my boyfriends cousin's shorthair. He was 11 months old and would also not leave his owners side. He did point when he came acr...

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I probably misspoke when I said "make money and be profitable" I probably should have said not lose money. you were correct the first time, any non profit wants to make money and be profitable... did you not see my posts above? I am a accounting major and we have to take a specific class on not-for...

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I didnt say income statement I said the balance sheet...though I am sure I am confused on some levels...I am saying roughly what you are...if they make money they have to spend it on the business...whetehr it is necessary or not, so increased revenue equals a bigger entity, whether the entity needs...

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I didnt say income statement I said the balance sheet...though I am sure I am confused on some levels...I am saying roughly what you are...if they make money they have to spend it on the business...whetehr it is necessary or not, so increased revenue equals a bigger entity, whether the entity needs...

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I agree that most of the problems attributed to AKC are breed club issues. However, the AKC is a non-profit entity. Therefore, their balance sheet is supposed is supposed to net to zero in terms of assets (I am no accountant so my terms may be off or only partially accurate). The problem with that ...

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Like most everything else, it is a business. Businesses are expected to make money. Not sure why everyone has such a problem with the AKC attempting to be profitable? They provide services that people want... otherwise they wouldn't last very long. Most times complaints that should be pointed towar...

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That is very true that registries are as honest as the people using them. However, the registering of DQ's is across the board, not by breed, so I would say that is an AKC policy and not a breed club decision. I just don't understand what the point of having DQ's in AKC is if they will still regist...

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As a side point, I don't believe titles are the 'be all end all', however I think it is important to prove your dog, so there is independent proof of your dogs abilities; I have seen a number of people who think they have an amazing hunting dog, but in reality it is average. I agree with this. Peop...

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Thanks everyone. The boy seems to be pretty smart and is getting it. My girl dog is good, but still can't figure out running birds. That is the biggest problem for both dogs right now. hopefully with some age and experience there will be more birds shot over points

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+3 on Gunshy.

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http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb349/KellyM871/Bo.jpg Bo on one of his very first liberated bird finds (Field Trial grounds after a hunt test) Think he will probably be pretty stylish too. Runs VERY stylish. Kelly, how old is Bo in that picture? He looks a lot like my Llewellin pup Indy, a few...

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oh and this one

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My dogs and I went on our first wild pheasant hunt. There is still a lot we need to learn. I don't have any pictures of my older dog, because where we ran her the cover was pretty think, and birds were running like crazy. Here are some pics of my boy dog though

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Bo on one of his very first liberated bird finds (Field Trial grounds after a hunt test) Think he will probably be pretty stylish too. Runs VERY stylish.

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I didn't want to hijack this thread, I was just curious. My dog is fast, REALLY fast, but he outruns his tail as he moves from cover to cover. Once he is in the cover and starts hunting it is as high and cracking as any dog. He won't be a trial dog because of it. I was just curious if this was commo...

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what would you like in a dog more running? a dog who runs as fast as can be but with a tail that is dragging or a dog who is slower but hunts with his tail high and cracking the whole time?

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Good luck, john. Problem is going to court will probably cost more then your deposit is worth, and your land lord knows that. Then If you losd your out court costs as well. Tell him you want to pick who does the deck ( since its your money paying for it. And find a nice cheap place. Then tell him yo...

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Thanks for the advice guys... I'm part of NAVHDA (this is my 3rd year), but I never have really trained there, more of just picked up birds... I'll make sure to try to make to stick around. Hard to meet people being do young and having a fluffy long tailed dog. I am going to pick up that perfect sta...

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Hi, I have a started dog, that was started with a pro. I decided I want to finish him myself. (except the force-break, a pro will be doing that too.) He is an english setter. I was looking at both Delmar Smith and George Hickox videos. I have concerns about both. Delmar Smiths videos are older, and ...

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why do you have to fence in 2 and a half acres? why not a smaller area or a pen... somewhere he can get out and go potty....

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If you think she is like a pistol... how about "Kimber"

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Nike, not so sure this should count... I think you are enjoying if too much :) About tbd pointing dog challenge... One contest does not mean that I One team is better? Huh Nike? Maybe next year the will hold if in the woods. I am friends with the guy who ran it, and PLs won by more effective ground ...

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Yes, it was similar to NSTRA rules held in Mi. Pointind dog challenge it was called.

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Putting a collar on a dog and immediately stimulating the dog is a recipe for a dog becoming collar-wise I hear this so much. Is there any proof of this? Yes, I have a Llew who is collar smart.... you pull it out and she immediately puts her tail between her legs and goes to hide. If I take put it ...

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unless there is another reason for not having a crate, why not? they don't like em at first, but the definitely learn that it is THEIR spot, somewhere that is only available to them. Both my dogs learned to love their crates after a few months, and would go in them by themselves when they were tired...

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I have a couple English Setters, and both didn't gain what you call mass, until about a year and a half. The vet told me this was normal for working dogs. He said if I was truly worried I could give them chicken or scrambled eggs with their meals. I wouldnt worry though. your dog looks normal. If he...

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Topher, looks like an awesome time! Hope I can make it down one year to hunt there.

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Wish I could have made it! I planned on going but got called in late to work. Us michiganders are crazy you know. Congrats to the pointing labs.

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