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Jeffkoop, yes croix is free in house from 6 till 4. Not a problem yet. Long as dog gets enough exercise and comes from a reputatable breeder, that breeds for good temp and socially involves pups. Shouldn't be a problem, as long as you're the boss!!!

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A dog can stay cooped up 10 hours a say as long as there is time spent running him/her every other day Plenty of attention should be given to the dog on all days. Otherwise they look for attention. My dog hasn't ever chewed anything up or had an accident during the day And i work 10 hour days. Must ...

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I have a sport dog and it works perfect. I have a setter and it works great. Best money I've spent so far. Lot cheaper then a fence!!

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You guys are worse then Junior High School girls , let a guy have an opinion. Instead of picking apart posts and teaming up on particular posts. Get out and hunt/trial your dogs This forum has really slid downhill, the last year. Too many know it alls , and not enough help/encouragement. Good luck t...

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Again, gsp, possible. Britt, not a chance. Britts are a weekend/house dog

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Ezzy, "small kennel run"????

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Shorthair, have a chance. Britt, not a chance, but owners will come up with lots of stories/excuses....

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A buddy of mine is planning on buying a GSP pup from sharpshooters kennel. Out of new Richmond WI. Any experiences or thoughts on the kennel??

Thanks in advance.

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Granite gear. Best around.

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Come on Sli,

Haven't you figured out ezzy knows all. Just ask. Also brits are superior.

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Wyn, thanks.
Just looked up blasto, wow , I sure hope that's not it. I do live on the Mississippi and this area is considered a hotspot. His stamina/energy has decreased but did improve after antibiotics. Probably should bring him in ASAP, any other thoughts.

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Thanks Dog Dr,
In your opinion, should I wait and see if gets better/worse? Or is another trip to the vet in order. He did have the kennel cough vaccine at 4 months old or so. Thanks in advance.

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Yeah , he was.

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My 2 year old setter has been coughing lately when excited and in the morning. After he's been out and about, he doesn't cough at all A month ago he was running a fever, so I brought him in , they ran a bunch of tests. The only thing that came back was a slight higher number, that pointed to a resp ...

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I waited till 6 or 7 months. For both shock and fence collar

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I put in an invisible fence for my young setter , best money I spent They will figure it out quick, shouldn't confuse him or her at all. Take it slow and keep it positive!

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No need for boots, unless planning on using them in future. Good age to get him or her used to them.

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2nd "dogtra 2500 t and b", the locate/beeper is very nice. Range is outstanding . Very durable and good battery.

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Thanks for all the input. Good ideas and suggestions for future thought.

I couldn't be happier with Croix, I hope my expectations are set too high. But as mentioned , I should probably wait until Croix is broke and finished.

Thanks again.

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I know most of you have multiple dogs, someday I hope I will. When is the best time for a guy to get his 2nd bird dog. My pup is 16 months now and I couldn't be happier. Have heard , too wait till 1st dog is 3 years old. Then you always have one in prime age? I have a male setter and will be followi...

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My male year old Setter never has issues indoors until lately. I have a roommate/renter that lives down stairs, dog has marked his room/clothes 3 times in the last week any ideas of what's going on here? Any helpful idea??

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Great pics and info. Keep them coming, love hearing other viewpoints on style.

Thanks again.

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Great replies.

My year old Setter isn't scared of basically anything, except the fire pit in backyard! He favorite spot indoors, in a chair by enclosed wood stove in shop?? Strange.

Sounds normal to Me also.

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What's your best definition/description for "style in setters".

I always hear about this dog or that dog has style. Or is stylish. I have a one year old Setter that seems stylish to Me, but I'm an easily impressed newbie.

Thanks in advance for your imput.

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Baileydog2007,
Agree with what you said. IMO

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Symptoms sound the same as what my pup went through. I know you said the tests came back negative, but it sure sounds like, anaplasmosis. Which is one of the 4 things the vet tested your dog for.

Feel free to contact Me for further ?s.

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I guess lezzie, don f, and von have all the answers. If looking for ideas of helpful knowledge. Pm Me

Sorry for answering any questions, should of known, someone would out type Me...

Keyboard is a lot easier then proven results!!

Sorry to any offened. Su

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If your new birds, are young birds that haven't been flown before you getting them. The best situation is young birds that haven't even looked outside at their previous loft. In this case, 2 weeks. If you have older birds that have been flown before, may be 2 to 3 months. Best situation is to have p...

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Not saying they won't work, ferals that is.

But would you take a stray dog off the street and let in kennel with your dogs? Then let it breed with your dog?? The pups may work out??

Start with quality, end with quality.

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My 2 cents, Start with a proven line of homers. Lots of people claim they have homers for sale. Stay away from feral pigeons, usually bring disease/parasites into loft. In no time you will have plenty of good birds. Given you provide clean water, quality pigeon food and a clean, draft free loft. IMO...

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When I hit the locate button on my year old setters collar , he will check back with Me. Not all the way back to Me, but just check in. Is/will this become a problem when I switch the collar over to point mode, where it beeps when he's on point. Any comments suggestions would be appreciated Thanks i...

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Thanks mobeasto123 My Setter is 1 year old. I'm in the same boat as you were! He is steady on pigeons and quail. Had my first point on friday, woodcock. But ruffies are a whole different game, bumps every one he comes across. Keep hearing that one day it will just click. Sounds like that day has com...

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mobeasto123, congrats! Sounds awesome.

How old is your dog. And can I ask you, was he bumping birds prior to this hunt? I ask because I'm going through this now.

Thanks in advance and again, great Job!

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He has prob had contact with 30 grouse this year, and no he hasn't pointed any of them.
He has pointed 3 woodcock though.

Thanks again.

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Don't know about others listed. But Berg bros , Ben and Scott Berg are a first class outfit. Very informative and proven. My 2 cents.

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I have a year old Setter. He has more drive/energy then he knows what to do with. Was out today and made contact with 13 grouse. The problem is he is so excited that he gets to close and bumps them, and let's out a little bark when they flush. On liberated/planted birds he is solid! Should I be worr...

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I picked up some of this spray for tick control, based on some of your recommendations.

Instructions are pretty vague, how do you guys and girls use this product? How often? How much per use??

Thanks in advance.

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Thanks for all the ideas. I have been using frontline, whick kills them after they dig in.

Again thanks.

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After removing numerous woodticks and deerticks from my dog this weekend, I came across a problem. It seems the head of one broke off in dog.
Is this, can this become a problem. Or should I just monitor the area for infection??

Thanks in advance.

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He is in good condition, hunting in 50-60 temps.

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General question, how long do you hunt your dogs before a break. 2 hours, 3 hours?? Hunting grouse in pretty thic cover.

Thanks in advance.

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Yes, wild grouse. Didn't catch any of them.

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Had my 1 year old Setter out this past weekend. Had 9 points/flushes sat and 7 points/flushes Sunday. I write points/flushes because he pauses for a split second then bumps them. After the flush he let's put a little excitment yelp?? We didn't shoot at any of the flushes. Any suggestions to keep him...

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Was up north as well with my 1 year old Setter. Had 9 points/flushes sat and 7 points/flushes Sunday. I write points/flushes because he pauses for a split second then bumps them. After the flush he let's put a little excitment yelp?? We didn't shoot at any of the flushes. Any suggestions to keep him...

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I have a 1 year old Setter and has been out grouse hunting 5 times. Starting on the 3rd hunt, the tip of his tail would start bleeding. The bleeding would stop with 10-15 minutes. Then next day same thing would happen. Now back at home his tail tip looks a little raw?? Any comments, should I take hi...

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