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by BigTub
Tue Jun 06, 2023 8:18 pm
Forum: ARCHIVE: Previous Listings SOLD/OLD/GONE
Topic: Male Brittany Spaniel
Replies: 13
Views: 3081

Re: Male Brittany Spaniel

Location?
by BigTub
Sat Mar 04, 2023 7:33 am
Forum: Wild Game Recipes
Topic: Pellets???
Replies: 2
Views: 1700

Pellets???

After the post about cooking pheasants, I was pondering eating meat with lead pellets. How about the lead pellets? I prefer to use #6 so that most go through but there are bound to be some that stay and I cannot seem to find. I got a javelina last year (bow hunt) and it was full of pellets. Apparent...
by BigTub
Sun Feb 19, 2023 7:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Do you always stay with the same breed?
Replies: 17
Views: 8659

Re: Do you always stay with the same breed?

Yes. American Brittany.
by BigTub
Tue Jan 03, 2023 9:19 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Brittany Lady from Coolidge AZ?
Replies: 2
Views: 2170

Re: Brittany Lady from Coolidge AZ?

kninebirddog

still quite active
by BigTub
Sat Sep 10, 2022 7:06 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: S. E. Snake Prevention Training Q & A
Replies: 12
Views: 7571

Re: S. E. Snake Prevention Training Q & A

Not that the information changes but note that this is a resurrection of a REALL OLD post.
by BigTub
Fri Aug 12, 2022 8:36 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Accidental Mating and Pregnancy at 8-months?
Replies: 10
Views: 4219

Re: Accidental Mating and Pregnancy at 8-months?

First: I have not experience in this at all. But I would think if the dog was old enough to get pregnant, she would be old enough to carry to term and give birth. Certainly, not ideal but rarely in life are things ideal. There would be plenty of extra vet visits in this case so you need a vet with w...
by BigTub
Sat Aug 06, 2022 2:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking at puppies
Replies: 23
Views: 6010

Re: Looking at puppies

I have a couple breeders say to let the puppy pick you. It really worked for me. Did one of the puppies pick you?
by BigTub
Mon Jul 25, 2022 10:41 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Advice for gun dogs with chickens?
Replies: 12
Views: 5232

Re: Advice for gun dogs with chickens?

Two of our three neighbors have had all their chickens killed by the third neighbor's shepherd and cattle dog. Our 3 acres is fenced and we have relatively little issues with wandering dogs. Anyway, we are caught in the middle as we still talk with all the neighbors. Quite the hard feelings exist in...
by BigTub
Mon May 09, 2022 9:39 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Dog running out the door
Replies: 14
Views: 4785

Re: Dog running out the door

Both my Britts are pretty good about not releasing till I allow them. Now they were both professionally broke, but it is amazing how fast they will digress. So, ever door or gate we go through, they hold until I release them. It takes GREAT consistency! Another friend does not practice this discipli...
by BigTub
Sat Dec 11, 2021 9:00 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Another good NSTRA weekend
Replies: 8
Views: 9502

Re: Another good NSTRA weekend

CONGRATS !!!

No pics ??? :P
by BigTub
Mon Aug 16, 2021 7:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Male or Female
Replies: 9
Views: 3248

Re: Male or Female

"presumption that males are harder to housetrain" ... our female was difficult to house train. Our male came house trained, though he was in an outdoor pen/kennel all summer but he was older when we got him at about 5 months.
by BigTub
Mon Aug 16, 2021 5:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Male or Female
Replies: 9
Views: 3248

Re: Male or Female

For living with, I say females: no marking territory and sweeter. We waited over two year to get a female. My breeder did not let his males in the house but the females were allowed. HOWEVER, if you have an intact female and want to run her in trials and what not, you just know the event is going to...
by BigTub
Tue Aug 10, 2021 8:23 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Dog Bed
Replies: 7
Views: 3806

Re: Dog Bed

I have been looking into this for our 1+ yr old Britt, whose middle name is Destructo. Even with the well over $100 beds, the best warranty is 120-180 days or so. K9 Ballistic has the metal encased one and then some chew resistant ones also. After doing the normal google search for chew-proof dog be...
by BigTub
Tue Jun 01, 2021 7:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bargain at Tractor Supply
Replies: 2
Views: 2474

Re: Bargain at Tractor Supply

What's up with the lawsuit against Diamond/Costco?
by BigTub
Thu May 13, 2021 10:25 am
Forum: Polls
Topic: Curious how you all transport your dog to go hunting
Replies: 61
Views: 74544

Re: Curious how you all transport your dog to go hunting

Our 2 Britts ride in their kennels in the back of the air conditioned truck.
by BigTub
Thu Apr 01, 2021 5:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: SUMMER CAMP
Replies: 10
Views: 3508

Re: SUMMER CAMP

1 yr 1 month pld
by BigTub
Thu Mar 25, 2021 7:45 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Carded quail.....same quick flutter but don't lose the bird
Replies: 15
Views: 4205

Re: Carded quail.....same quick flutter but don't lose the bird

I guess just letting the dog retrieve them alive and chew them up is more humane? WOW! If you want to train bird dogs, the birds are not going to fare well, unless you want to make a distinction between pigeons and quail. My trainer uses the cards on pigeons and they seem pretty effective. He is dea...
by BigTub
Wed Mar 24, 2021 7:52 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Puppy intro to quail - let them catch or no
Replies: 14
Views: 4354

Re: Puppy intro to quail - let them catch or no

I think it is good to let new pups chase and catch a small game bird or two BUT not more than two.
by BigTub
Sun Feb 14, 2021 8:24 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: ARIZONA BIRD HUNTING
Replies: 12
Views: 11155

Re: ARIZONA BIRD HUNTING

Were you bird hunting as the title indicates? This post is really old.
by BigTub
Tue Dec 08, 2020 8:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How many have had their dog take out coyote?
Replies: 6
Views: 3298

Re: How many have had their dog take out coyote?

I would think a GSP is double the size of a coyote. Coyotes are 20-50 lb according to Britannica and a GWP is 50-70 lb. But no I have not.
by BigTub
Sun Nov 22, 2020 7:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Coyotes
Replies: 9
Views: 3854

Re: Coyotes

"... coyotes have to live too..." NOT IF I HAVE ANYTHING TO DO ABOUT IT!
by BigTub
Wed Nov 04, 2020 6:17 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Loaning out a dog
Replies: 9
Views: 6496

Re: Loaning out a dog

How does that old line/joke go?

You never lend out your dog, your gun, or your wife ... in that order!
by BigTub
Tue Nov 03, 2020 7:21 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Does anyone's dog react differently to different ecollars?
Replies: 3
Views: 2493

Re: Does anyone's dog react differently to different ecollars?

"The easiest and most effective way to test whether the collar is working properly is to do it on yourself."

... ONLY DO NOT GIVE THE TRANSMITTER/CONTROLLER TO YOUR WIFE !!!!!!
by BigTub
Mon Mar 23, 2020 10:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bell or no bell?
Replies: 38
Views: 12568

Re: Bell or no bell?

With desert quail, 1/2 of finding them is by sound so no bell. With Mearns as it is so thick, I use a bell.
by BigTub
Thu Mar 19, 2020 4:56 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: How about this for style points?
Replies: 2
Views: 5867

How about this for style points?

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by BigTub
Thu Jan 02, 2020 5:58 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Beretta 686 20 gauge
Replies: 10
Views: 11016

Re: Beretta 686 20 gauge

..."I haven't shot it yet."

What is holding you up??????????????????/
by BigTub
Mon Dec 09, 2019 6:22 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Funny or odd looking points
Replies: 12
Views: 6317

Re: Funny or odd looking points

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The Lion In Tall Grass Point
by BigTub
Thu Aug 15, 2019 4:43 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Age and Snake Avoidance Training
Replies: 10
Views: 6345

Re: Age and Snake Avoidance Training

We had our Britt done at 4 months. We also had the 9 yr old done ... again for the 6th time. He FINALLY did not go in on the snake. Maybe there is hope for the old goats!
by BigTub
Tue Jul 02, 2019 1:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Mut Identification
Replies: 14
Views: 5609

Re: Mut Identification

We had an Aussie/Lab mix that looked similar.
by BigTub
Wed Apr 10, 2019 8:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Beginnings
Replies: 27
Views: 9474

Re: New Beginnings

Hey, where's the like button? Godspeed to you.
by BigTub
Sat Mar 23, 2019 7:52 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Tone and vibrate commands
Replies: 20
Views: 8279

Re: Tone and vibrate commands

I picked up a used collar/transmitter for cheap that has the Tone, Vibrate, Momentary Stimulate functions. My 15 yr old Britt is deaf and was hoping to use it. He never has needed stimulus except on chasing game. The younger Britt is nine and I put it on him to discourage eating poop. Trying it out,...
by BigTub
Thu Feb 07, 2019 9:47 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Rescue harnesses
Replies: 5
Views: 4260

Re: Rescue harnesses

http://mountaindogware.com/

I ordered one and will let you guys know.
by BigTub
Sun Feb 03, 2019 3:28 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Rescue harnesses
Replies: 5
Views: 4260

Rescue harnesses

Have any you used a rescue harness to get your dog out of the field? Recommendations? Things to avoid?
by BigTub
Wed Nov 14, 2018 9:00 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Hello From Arizona
Replies: 3
Views: 1984

Re: Hello From Arizona

Where in Arizona?
by BigTub
Sun Oct 21, 2018 4:33 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: ARIZONA BIRD HUNTING
Replies: 12
Views: 11155

Re: ARIZONA BIRD HUNTING

I think that a very limited interpretation of USFS rules
by BigTub
Sun Sep 30, 2018 2:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tri Tronics Receiver
Replies: 6
Views: 2865

Re: Tri Tronics Receiver

They used to sell re-conditioned ones -- call Garmin Tritronics.
by BigTub
Sun Aug 19, 2018 12:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Do you stay with one breed or switch?
Replies: 19
Views: 6029

Re: Do you stay with one breed or switch?

Only Brittanys, ALWAYS.
by BigTub
Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Got some hunting in last night
Replies: 3
Views: 2615

Re: Got some hunting in last night

and lizards ... anything that moves.
by BigTub
Tue Apr 05, 2016 9:26 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Anyone used an Ecollar with a Brittany
Replies: 12
Views: 5189

Re: Anyone used an Ecollar with a Brittany

I use e-collars on mine but they were much older to start. I have a tone that worked well on my older dog till he went completely deaf this yr -- never need stimulation till this yr. The younger dog needs a reminder every once in a while as he is pretty intense, like in chasing rabbits and deer/ante...
by BigTub
Sat Mar 05, 2016 1:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Surragator--Do they work?
Replies: 8
Views: 5171

Re: Surragator--Do they work?

I know that Quail Forever does not support stocking quail saying it does not work.
by BigTub
Sun Jan 24, 2016 6:39 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Hunt with or without e collar
Replies: 12
Views: 5108

Re: Hunt with or without e collar

The collar was for my peace of mind more than anything. Several times I found out after the fact, that I forgot to turn it on. When I got my 2nd set of e-collars that had the little tone, I almost exclusively used the tone function after that -- dogs hated the loud beeper. The only time I found that...
by BigTub
Sun Dec 13, 2015 11:17 am
Forum: Training
Topic: E-collar, yes or no?
Replies: 39
Views: 16459

Re: E-collar, yes or no?

YES!
by BigTub
Sun Jul 05, 2015 6:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Spaniel or Brittany ?
Replies: 22
Views: 8070

Re: Spaniel or Brittany ?

Not Brittany
by BigTub
Sat Mar 28, 2015 5:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: hunting poodle
Replies: 87
Views: 52886

Re: hunting poodle

But Uncle Si really liked his!
by BigTub
Sat Mar 21, 2015 12:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Montana bird hunt
Replies: 6
Views: 5058

Re: Montana bird hunt

Any body got a review on Mitch Hurt?
by BigTub
Sat Jan 10, 2015 8:12 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: 2015 S AZ QF Banquet: Sat Jan 7, 5:30 pm Elgin
Replies: 1
Views: 2365

2015 S AZ QF Banquet: Sat Jan 7, 5:30 pm Elgin

2015 Southern Arizona Quail Forever Banquet Saturday, Jan 17, 5:30 pm Elgin Community Club, 475 Elgin Rd Dinner, Drinks, Prizes, Live Auction & more Info: Linda 520-397-9715 Ticket Prices Single Adult (single 1 yr membership, 1 dinner) $70 Couple (single 1 yr membership, 2 dinners) $90 Youth (10 -17...
by BigTub
Mon Dec 22, 2014 3:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New pup
Replies: 10
Views: 4413

Re: New pup

And yet there are no pics here?!
by BigTub
Tue Nov 25, 2014 7:54 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 15 WORDS OR LESS ...
Replies: 27
Views: 9790

Re: 15 WORDS OR LESS ...

GunDogAdventures wrote:Trust the dog......Trust the dern dog........Trust the Gosh Dern dog!
AMEN
by BigTub
Tue Nov 25, 2014 7:51 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Amount to feed
Replies: 22
Views: 9831

Re: Amount to feed

We have 2 Britts (~37lb) and they both get ~1 cup twice a day as couch potatoes. I think the trick is to watch for being able to feel the ribs but not visually pronounced.
by BigTub
Sun Oct 12, 2014 8:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: pup and barbed wire
Replies: 8
Views: 4808

Re: pup and barbed wire

My dogs do well with going under. OH it was bad when the one found a loose wire and went over. 2 stitches is not bad at all.