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by Christopher
Thu Aug 03, 2017 6:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What gun dogs do you have and why?
Replies: 56
Views: 39961

Re: What gun dogs do you have and why?

This is a great thread, and a great question. My eldest is a gsp. I have him because when I got him that was a breed I was familiar with and my friend had a litter. I wanted a dog with a short coat, that would point birds and retrieve them. My other dog is a pointer. I wanted to branch out a bit and...
by Christopher
Fri Jan 16, 2015 8:09 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: 2015 What a start to the New Year
Replies: 3
Views: 6629

Re: 2015 What a start to the New Year

Way to go Arlette!
by Christopher
Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ore Britt Club spring trial
Replies: 16
Views: 5357

Re: Ore Britt Club spring trial

You know what they say Don? When it rains it pours. Things around here are going alright. Slim's leg is getting real close to being totally healed up, much of the hair has grown back in. He still has a tiny scab on one spot. I've been with him 24-7, Drs. orders to keep him from licking his leg. The ...
by Christopher
Thu Nov 22, 2012 1:00 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Trainers In PNW
Replies: 8
Views: 2485

Re: Trainers In PNW

There is no reason why he cannot develop into a good dog with you either.
by Christopher
Wed Nov 21, 2012 8:22 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Male ES needs new home Central Oregon
Replies: 6
Views: 1666

Re: Male ES needs new home Central Oregon

Thanks for sharing this story and by the way, you are a very cool person to help this dog out. Its sounds like somebody probably got a great Pointer.
by Christopher
Fri Oct 12, 2012 2:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Best shotgun for 10 yr old son
Replies: 25
Views: 15046

Re: Best shotgun for 10 yr old son

I'd go with the SxS too. You can get a 12 ga. but then use 7/8 oz or 1 oz loads for now. 28 gauges are great too. I like a SxS for a lot of reasons, they are light, easy to carry and safe with an action that is broke open. But remind him to be careful, upon closing the action on a SxS it can be easy...
by Christopher
Fri Oct 12, 2012 2:00 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: reconsidering a washout....
Replies: 18
Views: 5415

Re: reconsidering a washout....

I met with Cody last week to see his High Finance son he had for sale. We ran him near.my house and that dog was steady and then some. I did have plenty of time to walk back to my truck get my gun and some shells, got back and the dog still hadn't moved a muscle. Steady through the flush and delayed...
by Christopher
Thu Oct 11, 2012 12:41 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: reconsidering a washout....
Replies: 18
Views: 5415

Re: reconsidering a washout....

In the past my GSP has tried to beat me to the bird(s). Like you said, he would hold point nicely, then as I walk into flush he would take a step or even lunge toward the covey and rip them. In my experience, this was helped by a few items: 1. Never, ever fire a shot at birds that he tries to beat y...
by Christopher
Sun Oct 07, 2012 7:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Need advice on which breed
Replies: 15
Views: 4100

Re: Need advice on which breed

I'd get a well bred, trainable Pointer. He is great with kids and he is a retrieving machine.
by Christopher
Sat Oct 06, 2012 8:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Padding for Dog Boxes?
Replies: 18
Views: 5300

Re: Padding for Dog Boxes?

I was using carpet samples from the carpet store, at a buck a piece I'd toss a few in and it worked great. Lately, I've been using some old bath towels, they seem to work fine. The dogs like them because they push them around however they want.
by Christopher
Mon Sep 24, 2012 10:32 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Holly and Gertie
Replies: 15
Views: 4801

Re: Holly and Gertie

Congratulations Holly and Gertie. And once again, nice photos Don, thanks for putting these up.
by Christopher
Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:45 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Advice on buying used shotgun online
Replies: 9
Views: 5397

Re: Advice on buying used shotgun online

I've used Gunbroker a few times without any problems, of course, there are sellers to stay away from on there. There are some terrible refinish jobs that appear on Gunbroker too. I never bid on anything unless a seller has good feedback and a decent amount of it. It's also nice to chat with the sell...
by Christopher
Sun Sep 09, 2012 4:23 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Reporting, as promised.
Replies: 2
Views: 1133

Re: Reporting, as promised.

It looks as though a good time was had. Neat to know they are transitioning to wild birds sucessfully.
by Christopher
Sat Sep 08, 2012 9:36 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Chuckar, what to look for?
Replies: 3
Views: 1706

Re: Chuckar, what to look for?

I sent you a PM, too much for a post, good luck and happy chukar hunting!
by Christopher
Thu Aug 23, 2012 6:02 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: How many dogs can be trained at 1 time????
Replies: 31
Views: 5733

Re: How many dogs can be trained at 1 time????

This is an interesting question. I would say for the experienced trainer he could have a lot of dogs he is training. You figure each training session should be kept short and sweet, for my dogs it is 5-10 minutes per. I'd assume a trainer would get 2 sessions per day per dog. So, I would guess that ...
by Christopher
Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New pigeon loft
Replies: 10
Views: 4050

Re: New pigeon loft

Nice pigeon loft, that is really slick, good job!
by Christopher
Sat Aug 04, 2012 2:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Just got the collar-making stuff in!
Replies: 29
Views: 13045

Re: Just got the dayglo stuff in!

Stoneface,

Thanks for the collars. I got one orange and one red they are nice big D ring collars. I'm very pleased, thanks again Stoneface! :D
by Christopher
Sat Jul 21, 2012 8:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Recommendations for shipping pups from NE to CA and WA
Replies: 13
Views: 4614

Re: Recommendations for shipping pups from NE to CA and WA

That was my pup that Stoneface posted about. I contacted gundog express and had a good experience. Since they are a family business they are not able to be anywhere at any time you want, like the airlines. For instance, I had to wait a couple weeks before they could make a trip to Oregon but that is...
by Christopher
Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:36 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Dog House Question...
Replies: 15
Views: 7039

Re: Dog House Question...

I use pine shavings/chips, cheaper than cedar and it does the same thing. The dogs love it, plus, it improves the smell. :D
by Christopher
Thu Jul 12, 2012 11:00 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Dog house.?
Replies: 13
Views: 5734

Re: Dog house.?

Since I saw Kmack's barrels, I purchased two. They are relatively inexpensive and very durable and waterproof.
by Christopher
Mon Jul 02, 2012 10:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Coyotes and Birddogs.
Replies: 52
Views: 15287

Re: Coyotes and Birddogs.

They've barked and howled at my Rudy many times but I have not spotted any close. A few times I wondered if it was a guy with a call, one time I'm certain that is what it was. He wouldn't stop barking at us, all I could see was a pickup parked near the road, no dog in sight.
by Christopher
Fri Jun 22, 2012 9:03 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Right or Left Side Heel?
Replies: 16
Views: 7040

Re: Right or Left Side Heel?

I always want my dog heeling to my left since I'm right handed. It makes handling easier, you can hold his collar with left hand and release cc with your right. You can heel him to the left and toss the dummy with your right, you can heel him to the left and cast him into the field with your right h...
by Christopher
Thu Jun 21, 2012 9:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Cookston's Lotto Solomon. Photo.
Replies: 3
Views: 1358

Re: Cookston's Lotto Solomon. Photo.

Boy, am I late getting to this thread. I can't hardly wait to get Slim home and do some more pigeon work with him before bird season starts. Stoneface, Thanks for taking this neat photo of my boy, I'm happy to hear your report. Keep up the good work. :D
by Christopher
Wed Jun 20, 2012 11:09 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Right or Left Side Heel?
Replies: 16
Views: 7040

Re: Right or Left Side Heel?

Sounds like you got it down. Whichever side you heel to, always heel the dog to that side. Soon he'll learn his place.
by Christopher
Mon Jun 18, 2012 7:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How long are your hunts?
Replies: 28
Views: 10922

Re: How long are your hunts?

This is a good question, and to be sure, the reply will vary from hunter-to-hunter. When I'm chukar hunting, I agree with what the fellow said above, that is about 4 hours. I've talked to several other chukar hunters and most say their typical hunts last about 4 hours, much more for one day can push...
by Christopher
Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:09 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: How to find a training group in my area
Replies: 4
Views: 1203

Re: How to find a training group in my area

What state do you live in?
by Christopher
Tue Jun 12, 2012 8:33 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: New chainsaw
Replies: 23
Views: 9649

Re: New chainsaw

I use my Dad's Stihl all the time, it is great. I've got an old McCulloch, ProMac 610, if you can get it started without dying of a heart attack it runs great and will take a beating, it is heavier than the Stihl though, I prefer running the Stihl.
by Christopher
Sun May 27, 2012 5:35 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Your thoughts on debt.
Replies: 80
Views: 27559

Re: Your thoughts on debt.

How about looking into a trade? Eventually you could have your own business and work the hours you want. That may be the best reply on this thread. A good friend of mine learned a trade and now has his own business. But he makes his own schedule, he takes off when he wants and schedules his jobs ar...
by Christopher
Fri May 25, 2012 6:49 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Your thoughts on debt.
Replies: 80
Views: 27559

Re: Your thoughts on debt.

So, Stoneface, back to your question, debt can be nasty and ugly. Don't trust the banks and their schemes, somehow they want us to think they are doing us a favor only to then get more of our $$$. You've been very clear here with your debt, and in my opinion that isn't much. When you find a job afte...
by Christopher
Tue May 22, 2012 10:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Photo of the Day
Replies: 432
Views: 190449

Re: Photo of the Day

Image
by Christopher
Fri May 11, 2012 4:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Breeding sight-unseen, would you?
Replies: 41
Views: 9078

Re: Breeding sight-unseen, would you?

For starters, I've never bred dogs but I've bred lots of cows to bulls that I had never seen. But I would think that the same would be true. That is, if a dog is tried and true, his progeny is predictable and has the traits you want, then use him. If he isn't as tried and true, then I might be more ...
by Christopher
Wed May 09, 2012 11:15 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Gun Shy Conditioning CD's
Replies: 5
Views: 3366

Re: Gun Shy Conditioning CD's

Master's Voice has two systems. One is for conditioning only, for new and young pups that are not introduced to gun fire. The other is much more elaborate and is for curing gunshyness. I've never used the cure cds. But I'm real careful to introduce gun fire slowly, softly and deliberately. That is, ...
by Christopher
Tue May 08, 2012 10:43 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Gun Shy Conditioning CD's
Replies: 5
Views: 3366

Re: Gun Shy Conditioning CD's

I'm not sure what GunDogSupply carries but I've used the Master's Voice cds on my pup for only conditioning and they seem to work pretty well. That is, I've never had a problem with gunshyness in my pup.
by Christopher
Tue May 08, 2012 10:41 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: water in chukar areas?
Replies: 6
Views: 3652

Re: water in chukar areas?

It seems that they certainly move to water daily when it is hot. I mean, you might find them up top early but then they are gone to water or somewhere in between. I've found that if there is any moisture up top they stay up there. The smallest amount, like frozen dew/frost in the mornings may give t...
by Christopher
Tue May 08, 2012 10:33 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Best boots for the rocks
Replies: 20
Views: 7693

Re: Best boots for the rocks

La Sportiva Trango GTX boots serve me well.
by Christopher
Tue May 08, 2012 10:27 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Upland retrievers/flushers?
Replies: 12
Views: 4912

Re: Upland retrievers/flushers?

Hunt whatever type of dog you have. I've killed just as many partridges over Labs as I have birddogs but more pheasants over labs. I think I may know the thread you are talking about too. Don has a point here too. We want to match the dog to the cover. If I hunted heavy cover pheasants exclusively, ...
by Christopher
Mon Apr 30, 2012 7:05 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: How old is too old?
Replies: 9
Views: 4755

Re: How old is too old?

That birddog has got in it what it takes to hunt birds, no matter if you get him at 8 weeks or later. My new pup is 14 months and has not ran a lot in his first 14 months, he is turning out to be great. The dog will be what you let him/her be. Adopting a birddog is a great option for those of us who...
by Christopher
Thu Feb 23, 2012 12:12 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Lost a good one today.
Replies: 28
Views: 6310

Re: Lost a good one today.

Absolutely terrible!
by Christopher
Mon Feb 20, 2012 1:18 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Grade 2 or buy the grade 4 Ugartechea
Replies: 9
Views: 6142

Re: Grade 2 or buy the grade 4 Ugartechea

sniperjon wrote:Is it realty worth the money to the average Joe to get such a gun? .
Some will say no, I tend to agree. But I love my Spanish shotgun. It is every bit the quality of the Ugartechea best grades (some experts say better), it is a M. Ugarteburu, SLE, model 108. I managed to pick it up for under $500.
by Christopher
Fri Feb 17, 2012 12:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: When is it TOO cold?
Replies: 42
Views: 21580

Re: When is it TOO cold?

I used to be pretty set on keeping my bird dogs outside year round. At some point, I began putting the crate in the shop where the dog would sleep every night and would go when it was cold and nasty outside, especially in the winter. Now, the crate is in the house where the dog spends a lot of time....
by Christopher
Wed Feb 15, 2012 1:09 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Grade 2 or buy the grade 4 Ugartechea
Replies: 9
Views: 6142

Re: Grade 2 or buy the grade 4 Ugartechea

Here is my two cents. Purely, FYI and IMHO: If you like pretty things then that would be a reason to go with the grade IV, if you just want a gun that will go boom and kill birds, save your coin and get the grade II. If you are willing to go with something other than I. Ugartechea, you can pick up a...
by Christopher
Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:18 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: one or two barells?
Replies: 22
Views: 11284

Re: one or two barells?

I've recently came into two Spanish SxSs and I love them. I'm not so sure why it is said that SxSs are much different than
anything else, they shoot the same for me. I like them a lot, they are light and quick, great bird hunting guns.
by Christopher
Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:33 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Gertie
Replies: 6
Views: 1816

Re: Gertie

Good looking dog, seems to be very smart too.
by Christopher
Tue Jan 17, 2012 6:22 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Whoa Breaking Method?
Replies: 23
Views: 8658

Re: Whoa Breaking Method?

Wow, your over thinking this. When you tell a dog "whoa" all you want it to do is stop and stand still. If the dogs sits, your applying to much pressure and it's confused. Sit is a safe position. Had a guy bring me a dog years ago that he had sitting every time he told it "whoa". Took her out and t...
by Christopher
Sun Dec 25, 2011 7:06 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Laurona/ Zabala shotguns
Replies: 8
Views: 5929

Re: Laurona/ Zabala shotguns

Laurona was a Spanish gunmaker and so was Zabala. Both made guns at various price points. It depends on the gun that you are looking at, if you can post more information along with some pictures of the watertable and barrel flats I can tell you more. You should come over to the Spanish shotgun forum...
by Christopher
Thu Dec 22, 2011 10:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Too much dog?
Replies: 103
Views: 22748

Re: Too much dog?

Regarding Shorhairs, any book that says anything about the breed will note, "do not own this dog unless you have an active lifestyle." If I don't run my GSP everyday he begins to wiggle apart at the seems. People say it is a dog problem, nope, it is an owner problem. One thing that might help is to ...
by Christopher
Wed Dec 21, 2011 5:26 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: What kind of dog should i get?
Replies: 36
Views: 11831

Re: What kind of dog should i get?

But looks can be deceiving. :wink: I say pick what you know and have hunted over before. I went the GSP route and am on my second GSP simply because I had hunted with my old friend Jim and he had several GSPs over the years. The bottom line is that there are good dogs of every stripe and color. I'm ...
by Christopher
Tue Dec 20, 2011 1:48 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Chukar or Gambel's Quail hunters - Dog questions
Replies: 22
Views: 6240

Re: Chukar or Gambel's Quail hunters - Dog questions

And interesting discussion on that thread. I do hope I didn't communicate that I just cut the pup loose and let him run wherever he wants. Long before I put him on the wild birds he did point and hold nicely on game birds at the preserve. If he had not I would not have taken him to the field. And so...
by Christopher
Thu Dec 15, 2011 2:19 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Chukar or Gambel's Quail hunters - Dog questions
Replies: 22
Views: 6240

Re: Chukar or Gambel's Quail hunters - Dog questions

Christopher - thanks for taking the time to describe your dog's development. Sounds like you have a winner in the making!! Congrats on setting him up for success. I appreciated your description of how you are integrating work on the launchers along with work on wild birds - trying to help your dog ...
by Christopher
Thu Dec 15, 2011 10:35 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Chukar or Gambel's Quail hunters - Dog questions
Replies: 22
Views: 6240

Re: Chukar or Gambel's Quail hunters - Dog questions

I've got a 4 year old GSP, he is a chukar dog and this is our story (short version). I began by putting him on pen raise chukars and it was a HUGE mistake (IMHO). Those birds held so tightly he nearly caught one and the others allowed him to point within 2-3 feet and that is not good. I made a rapid...