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by GUNDOGS
Sun Feb 13, 2011 9:07 am
Forum: Wild Game Recipes
Topic: GAME BIRD RECIPE'S..
Replies: 20
Views: 23860

Re: GAME BIRD RECIPE'S..

Hookadooka BirdDogs wrote:Being a saurerkraut lover, have you ever tried phez or grouse cooked surrounded with kraut and apple slices? yum, yum.
Never tried that..and i too love saurerkraut especially with kelbassa so ill have to give it a try sounds good!! thanks...ruth
by GUNDOGS
Sun Feb 13, 2011 7:10 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: COULD THIS BE CONSIDERED AN ADDICTION?
Replies: 25
Views: 8310

Re: COULD THIS BE CONSIDERED AN ADDICTION?

The other day in michigan we went for a hunt and to shoot some skeet..We met an older gentleman from kentucky and he had 3 dogs(2 shorthairs and 1 english pointer)..1 of his shorthairs was 12 years old and looked to be older(buck was his name) the other 2 were about a year old..buck walked slow, was...
by GUNDOGS
Sun Feb 13, 2011 6:24 am
Forum: Wild Game Recipes
Topic: GAME BIRD RECIPE'S..
Replies: 20
Views: 23860

GAME BIRD RECIPE'S..

We got some pheasants the other day and usually i cook them in apple juice in the oven with some orange slices on top also we usually make goose jerky with our geese but i want to do something different..does anyone have good recipes to share?...thanks...ruth :D
by GUNDOGS
Sat Feb 12, 2011 12:56 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: OUR GSP AND SETTERS WHEN PUPS..
Replies: 2
Views: 850

Re: OUR GSP AND SETTERS WHEN PUPS..

what happened to the setters? Great pictures! 2 more days. about 6 years ago we had been talking to and getting training advice for bailey(tri color) from jim gourley of "setter dogs" in topeka kansas and we were in the process of getting one of his female pups(belle) out of "shades"4x NSTRA champi...
by GUNDOGS
Sat Feb 12, 2011 10:29 am
Forum: Training
Topic: OUR GSP AND SETTERS WHEN PUPS..
Replies: 2
Views: 850

OUR GSP AND SETTERS WHEN PUPS..

Ruger, Bailey and Belle training with brian... http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb453/Ruth_Baillargeon/hunting200011.jpg http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb453/Ruth_Ba [/img] http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb453/Ruth_Baillargeon/h4200011.jpg http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb453/Ruth_...
by GUNDOGS
Sat Feb 12, 2011 10:18 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Vizsla Breeder info needed
Replies: 21
Views: 9756

Re: Vizsla Breeder info needed

I have a litter now that will be five weeks old tomorrow. The stud is http://www.perfectpedigrees.com/4genview.php?id=1898 and the bitch is http://www.perfectpedigrees.com/4genview.php?id=1899 http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w253/jblandrum/953e8856.jpg Drop me a PM. I have a previous pup in Utah...
by GUNDOGS
Sat Feb 12, 2011 5:59 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: French or American Britt Breeder-**UPDATE** Photo Added
Replies: 73
Views: 25820

Re: French or American Britt Breeder-**UPDATE** Photo Added

rkappes wrote:Sunday, Feb. 27th is the day. A day after my sisters wedding. Busy weekend! :)
Make sure you have a camera on hand for his reaction and post it..that pic will be priceless!!!... :D ruth
by GUNDOGS
Sat Feb 12, 2011 5:47 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Don't Look!!!
Replies: 19
Views: 5434

Re: Don't Look!!!

The time has finally arrived, tomorrow we leave early in the morning to go pick up our pup! Can you say " hells yes"! It has been a long almost 8 weeks for me and even longer for my wife having to listen to me about the pup. Ready or not it's time to start being a bird dog owner once again. I'm jus...
by GUNDOGS
Sat Feb 12, 2011 5:36 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Great little bars/restaurants
Replies: 31
Views: 10164

Re: Great little bars/restaurants

I'm sorry but that stuff they sell at Sonny's and call it BBQ is not real southern BBQ. Once you try real pulled pork you wont go back to Sonny's again. Let me know next time you head towards the south and I will try to point you towards some better choices. I know it doesnt count as a "little" res...
by GUNDOGS
Fri Feb 11, 2011 6:42 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Excessive Urination "Mad Peeing"
Replies: 4
Views: 1141

Re: Excessive Urination "Mad Peeing"

have you ruled out urinary tract infection?...ruth
by GUNDOGS
Thu Feb 10, 2011 9:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Great little bars/restaurants
Replies: 31
Views: 10164

Re: Great little bars/restaurants

I know it doesnt count as a "little" restaurant but SONNYS BBQ PIT in kentucky, tennessee, georgia and florida :lol: ..love going south especially to SONNYS and we hit one in every state on our way to florida..(pulled pork and turkey)....ruth
by GUNDOGS
Thu Feb 10, 2011 8:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Great little bars/restaurants
Replies: 31
Views: 10164

Re: Great little bars/restaurants

Tony's in Birch Run Michigan(burgers)..(huge burgers)!!.....ruth
by GUNDOGS
Thu Feb 10, 2011 5:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What Other Dog Would You Have?
Replies: 60
Views: 15006

Re: What Other Dog Would You Have?

I think we will always stick to GSP's i just love them..next time probably white with large black saddles..we like that look :D ...ruth
by GUNDOGS
Thu Feb 10, 2011 1:32 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: hello, been a while, scared with a health issue.
Replies: 63
Views: 16996

Re: hello, been a while, scared with a health issue.

For sure it can be peanut butter..or any food for that matter..but if in your journal you notice the timing of pbutter and the seizures i think you might be on to something..a food allergy can definitley trigger a seizure ..when i worked at an animal hospital one of the first things we asked owners...
by GUNDOGS
Thu Feb 10, 2011 12:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Who Is Your "Go To" Online/Mail Order Store?
Replies: 33
Views: 13033

Re: Who Is Your "Go To" Online/Mail Order Store?

Canadiangundogsupply.com or Cabela's....ruth
by GUNDOGS
Thu Feb 10, 2011 10:43 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 12 step program for GDF members?
Replies: 3
Views: 1096

12 step program for GDF members?

Ok so i find myself waking up at 2 am wondering what you guys are talking about on here and what NEW POSTS i may be missing out on :lol: ..also i do a little cleaning, run to the store make a few calls to home depot regarding orders for our company, go for a walk with the dog and im back on the foru...
by GUNDOGS
Thu Feb 10, 2011 10:21 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What Dog Food and Why?
Replies: 113
Views: 27067

Re: What Dog Food and Why?

Ezzy i wasnt commenting on you answering questions to people thats what the forum is all about.. i was commenting on ROOSTERSMOM's post about the choice of food and the comment about native being a good corn free food..i new the moment i saw that you would comment about corn and sure enough you did...
by GUNDOGS
Thu Feb 10, 2011 9:53 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What Dog Food and Why?
Replies: 113
Views: 27067

Re: What Dog Food and Why?

Ezzy i wasnt commenting on you answering questions to people thats what the forum is all about.. i was commenting on ROOSTERSMOM's post about the choice of food and the comment about native being a good corn free food..i new the moment i saw that you would comment about corn and sure enough you did....
by GUNDOGS
Thu Feb 10, 2011 6:50 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What Dog Food and Why?
Replies: 113
Views: 27067

Re: What Dog Food and Why?

What i find annoying really ezzy is everytime someone mentions they choose a food with no grain or no corn you feel the need you have to comment on it and reiterate the fact that grains and corn are needed..there are many of us on here that do not use foods with corn or grain and our dogs do fine..a...
by GUNDOGS
Wed Feb 09, 2011 9:18 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: EP allergies-tried everything-at wits end-HELP
Replies: 52
Views: 13465

Re: EP allergies-tried everything-at wits end-HELP

Ruth, is there a Canadian vs. US currency factor in that cost? $1.00 u.s is worth $1.02 canadian and has been pretty much at par for a while.. those amounts i gave were in canadian funds..things are just generally more expensive here but there are advantages like "free" health care so i dont compla...
by GUNDOGS
Wed Feb 09, 2011 8:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: MEET JERSEY!!
Replies: 17
Views: 4232

Re: MEET JERSEY!!

I'm looking for big things out of you 2!!! I hit the jackpot with the owners of these pups. There's nothing better than knowing the pups you produced are going to have great homes. You have given her the best possible start by taking such good care of her at the beginning of her life and now we wil...
by GUNDOGS
Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Garmin astro
Replies: 13
Views: 3537

Re: Garmin astro

Thanks..i just found it hard to believe since i have seen so many of them on dogs here..theyre quite common especially alberta :? ....ruth You've been to Alberta? Ive personally not been there to hunt, plan to next october for pheasant and waterfowl with my husband..we have friends that live/hunt i...
by GUNDOGS
Wed Feb 09, 2011 11:45 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Garmin astro
Replies: 13
Views: 3537

Re: Garmin astro

Neil wrote:I have heard the same thing, something about the radio frequency conflicting with official transmitions, but I understand the Gov has more important things than enforce it, particularly out in the boonies where we hunt.

I would not want the DC 20 collar,

Neil
Have you tried the DC 40 neil?...ruth
by GUNDOGS
Wed Feb 09, 2011 11:34 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Garmin astro
Replies: 13
Views: 3537

Re: Garmin astro

Thanks..i just found it hard to believe since i have seen so many of them on dogs here..theyre quite common especially alberta :? ....ruth
by GUNDOGS
Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:26 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Garmin astro
Replies: 13
Views: 3537

Garmin astro

My husband was looking into getting a GARMIN ASTRO from a guy in michigan we occasionally hunt with and the guy told us that the garmin isnt allowed to be used in canada!!!..has anyone else heard this and do you know why?..any other recommendations of a good GPS then.....thanks..ruth
by GUNDOGS
Wed Feb 09, 2011 8:08 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: MEET JERSEY!!
Replies: 17
Views: 4232

Re: MEET JERSEY!!

bhairhoger wrote:Ruth I was trying to get my dad to buy that pup! Best of luck with her.
thankyou best of luck to you too and thanks to your dad :D ..i hope jersey dont mind it here in canada with us eskimo's :lol: ....ruth
by GUNDOGS
Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:19 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Meet Bella!
Replies: 7
Views: 1758

Re: Meet Bella!

Hi brad, your bella is my jerseys sister..i posted her pic today!!..enjoy the journey :D ....ruth
by GUNDOGS
Wed Feb 09, 2011 6:54 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: MEET JERSEY!!
Replies: 17
Views: 4232

MEET JERSEY!!

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GUNDOGS RIDGEPOINT HUSTLER..CALL NAME JERSEY..8 weeks old :D ...ruth
by GUNDOGS
Wed Feb 09, 2011 5:19 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Homeward bound
Replies: 8
Views: 2419

Re: Homeward bound

She was their "guardian angel" and its nice to see people that take time out of their life to save someone else's :mrgreen: !!!...ruth
by GUNDOGS
Wed Feb 09, 2011 5:01 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: EP allergies-tried everything-at wits end-HELP
Replies: 52
Views: 13465

Re: EP allergies-tried everything-at wits end-HELP

Would you remember what the cost was? a couple hundred or more spendy, that might give me some clue as to what they are doing? Yes the in house(T4) cost was $ 85 ..and the one they send out (CANINE THYROID PROFILE) was $155.....ruth WOW! That's over twice what it would cost in S. Illinois. Yes it d...
by GUNDOGS
Tue Feb 08, 2011 6:45 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: EP allergies-tried everything-at wits end-HELP
Replies: 52
Views: 13465

Re: EP allergies-tried everything-at wits end-HELP

mercer5 wrote:Would you remember what the cost was? a couple hundred or more spendy, that might give me some clue as to what they are doing?
Yes the in house(T4) cost was $ 85 ..and the one they send out (CANINE THYROID PROFILE) was $155.....ruth
by GUNDOGS
Tue Feb 08, 2011 4:17 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: e-collar for biting/jumping up
Replies: 17
Views: 11459

Re: e-collar for biting/jumping up

I notices in your post you said he jumps up on you while laying on the couch which says he has access to the living room ect..i would not use the ecollar for sure on a young pup that is just being a puppy but i would make him EARN his right to be with all of you in the home..our male setter was the ...
by GUNDOGS
Tue Feb 08, 2011 1:39 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: EP allergies-tried everything-at wits end-HELP
Replies: 52
Views: 13465

Re: EP allergies-tried everything-at wits end-HELP

I have experienced what you are going through with your EP with my dog (a boxer) although the implications that he is a "lap dog" and to some on the forum is not as important i will tell you the thyroid advice is good advice..its one of the things my dog was tested for as well and he had all the sym...
by GUNDOGS
Tue Feb 08, 2011 12:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: TRIAL AND HUNT TEST REQUIREMENTS?
Replies: 9
Views: 2574

Re: TRIAL AND HUNT TEST REQUIREMENTS?

Ruth, with your apparent passion for dogs, I think you will have a blast with NAVHDA. It is a great organization and there will be plenty of help with any training issues that come up. One of the great things about it is that you can enjoy, have access to birds and benefit from the training days ev...
by GUNDOGS
Tue Feb 08, 2011 11:23 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: TRIAL AND HUNT TEST REQUIREMENTS?
Replies: 9
Views: 2574

Re: TRIAL AND HUNT TEST REQUIREMENTS?

Ruth, with your apparent passion for dogs, I think you will have a blast with NAVHDA. It is a great organization and there will be plenty of help with any training issues that come up. One of the great things about it is that you can enjoy, have access to birds and benefit from the training days ev...
by GUNDOGS
Tue Feb 08, 2011 10:43 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: TRIAL AND HUNT TEST REQUIREMENTS?
Replies: 9
Views: 2574

Re: TRIAL AND HUNT TEST REQUIREMENTS?

Hi RayG, the problem with us was our male setter was FDSB registered but born here in canada so their was issue with AKC reg him then gettting him CKC reg..i remember we looked into it all and couldnt do it ..it was a few years back so i dont remember exactly but the fact we are in canada and the do...
by GUNDOGS
Tue Feb 08, 2011 6:56 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: TRIAL AND HUNT TEST REQUIREMENTS?
Replies: 9
Views: 2574

Re: TRIAL AND HUNT TEST REQUIREMENTS?

Brittguy wrote:All of the requirements for AKC events can be found on http://www.akc.org . Altered dogs can compete in AKC field events.
Thanks!!...ruth
by GUNDOGS
Tue Feb 08, 2011 6:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: TRIAL AND HUNT TEST REQUIREMENTS?
Replies: 9
Views: 2574

TRIAL AND HUNT TEST REQUIREMENTS?

We have owned FDSB registered dogs in the past and never got into hunt tests and trials until now since the CKC didnt recognize FDSB registrations..we have just joined NAVHDA the GRANDRIVER CHAPTER in ontario since we have a new pup AKC registered and we are going to also have her CKC registered so ...
by GUNDOGS
Tue Feb 08, 2011 5:41 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What Dog Food and Why?
Replies: 113
Views: 27067

Re: What Dog Food and Why?

Ruth, I commend you for doing what is best for your dog. I never meant that you were incorrect in feeding the way you do. I would be concerned about feeding a dog three times a day if it was a working dog, but it sounds as though you are doing what is needed for your dog, and I get the impression t...
by GUNDOGS
Mon Feb 07, 2011 7:07 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What Dog Food and Why?
Replies: 113
Views: 27067

Re: What Dog Food and Why?

Ruth, it was not my intention to offend you, but I have never encountered problems in a dog such as yours has and I am sure glad it is not common. However, when I made the comments on people having fat and spoiled dogs, I was not talking about you. As far as people new to dogs, your original post g...
by GUNDOGS
Mon Feb 07, 2011 4:49 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What Dog Food and Why?
Replies: 113
Views: 27067

Re: What Dog Food and Why?

mcbosco wrote:We haven't had a raw feeding thread in a long time. You guys up for one?

:twisted:
i like you more and more mcbosco :lol: :lol: ...ruth
by GUNDOGS
Mon Feb 07, 2011 4:45 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What Dog Food and Why?
Replies: 113
Views: 27067

Re: What Dog Food and Why?

Hello Grousehunter74...we use BLUE BUFFALO lamb and rice..reason is allergies mainly..it has NO WHEAT, SOY OR CORN in it which are the most common reasons for allergies in dogfood.. NO CHICKEN BY PRODUCTS OR MEAL..theres lots of fruit in it as well..its about $65 for a 30 pound bag.. he gets 4 to 5...
by GUNDOGS
Mon Feb 07, 2011 4:22 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What Dog Food and Why?
Replies: 113
Views: 27067

Re: What Dog Food and Why?

Charlie and ezzy, i do agree some people spoil their dogs and kill them with kindness im just not one of them which is what i felt was being implied by ezzy and you charlie were agreeing to..it seems to be implied by ezzy that my dogs allergies were imagined and i only switched feed to satisfy my ne...
by GUNDOGS
Mon Feb 07, 2011 12:33 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What Dog Food and Why?
Replies: 113
Views: 27067

Re: What Dog Food and Why?

Ruth, the only reason I switched was because something seemed to have changed. If I only had one dog, I would be doing nothing different. There have been very few times that I felt like I needed to switch because of health concerns. Generally, the only time I switched was due to price increase or a...
by GUNDOGS
Mon Feb 07, 2011 11:53 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What Dog Food and Why?
Replies: 113
Views: 27067

Re: What Dog Food and Why?

Too many times the single pet dog family try to give the dog human qualities and dogs just aren't made that way. And the sad thing is the dogs are the ones suffering from all of this. Ezzy I agree 100 percent!!! Now to the original question, I fed Sport mix 24/20 for a couple of years with good res...
by GUNDOGS
Mon Feb 07, 2011 9:28 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What Dog Food and Why?
Replies: 113
Views: 27067

Re: What Dog Food and Why?

[quote=". Feeds like Diamond And the Pro Pac or Loyall's. You are welcome to spend your dollar anyway you like but I still want to see the difference in the animals. Ezzy I tend to agree. Most working dogs do well on most good feeds. I would not feed the lower end feeds like a generic or Ol'Roy, al...
by GUNDOGS
Mon Feb 07, 2011 9:18 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What Dog Food and Why?
Replies: 113
Views: 27067

Re: What Dog Food and Why?

@mcbosco..i know of hillary watson she is a pet nutrition consultant and freelance writer as well as a breeder..i have some of her info in my books from school.....ruth @ezzy..calmly i will try to reply to your post implying i dont know what i am talking about..after many deep breaths that is!!..thi...
by GUNDOGS
Mon Feb 07, 2011 6:07 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What Dog Food and Why?
Replies: 113
Views: 27067

Re: What Dog Food and Why?

Why are you always going on about how great by-products and corn are. Yes organ meat is a great feed, but when the label says chicken by-products you don't know if you are getting organ meet or a number of other things with very little nurtritional value. I am on the fence when it comes to corn. It...
by GUNDOGS
Mon Feb 07, 2011 5:51 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What Dog Food and Why?
Replies: 113
Views: 27067

Re: What Dog Food and Why?

Ezzy, here you go again acting as though pet owners with dogs with allergies are just basically "paranoid"..allergies DO exist just like diabetics exist therefore SUGARFREE alternatives exist..yes granted SOME may be allergic to proteins but it is not the only allergy ezzy...also i have FACTS that w...
by GUNDOGS
Sun Feb 06, 2011 4:57 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What Dog Food and Why?
Replies: 113
Views: 27067

Re: What Dog Food and Why?

Ezzy, you are not understanding the original post once again!!!!!!..you are always ready to debate people and THEIR reasons for using certain foods..you stated SELDOM are dogs allergic to dog food..is that why so many foods are coming out with grain free products because they are NOT NEEDED?..thats...