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- Mon Mar 25, 2024 1:22 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Which spaniel in your opinion has the best scenting ability?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1291
Re: Which spaniel in your opinion has the best scenting ability?
Can't really say, but my Springer was a no quit hunter who rarely lost a bird. I loved watching that dog work a scent
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 4:21 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: soft mouth
- Replies: 4
- Views: 743
Re: soft mouth
great story GH
- Thu Nov 16, 2023 4:50 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Looking to add a pup….
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3314
Re: Looking to add a pup….
you are correct, however, everything I've read about the bracco says they hunt close and at a reasonable paceSteve007 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 14, 2023 1:32 pmI thought you told me that all The Best People had Standard Poodles.MNTonester wrote: ↑Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:49 amIf you want a dog that keeps withing gun range, you might consider a bracco Italiano.
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:49 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Looking to add a pup….
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3314
Re: Looking to add a pup….
If you want a dog that keeps withing gun range, you might consider a bracco Italiano.
- Wed Aug 09, 2023 2:27 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Always a hard choice.....
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7203
Re: Always a hard choice.....
My condolences. There is a recurring discussion around here that Oscar may be our last (he's only 8YO and hopefully has a good ways to go). We're not getting any younger and anticipate it not being easy to deal with a new dog when the time comes. I've got enough mobility issues of my own. But, never...
- Fri Jul 07, 2023 1:54 pm
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: Heeeere’s Tilly
- Replies: 21
- Views: 22081
Re: Heeeere’s Tilly
great looking gal. Fall should prove to be a great time for you all
- Mon Apr 17, 2023 2:14 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Which One?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6124
Re: Which One?
I have read multiple articles on the anti-grain dog food hysteria foisted on dog owners which basically says you're buying into a marketing ploy to get you to pay more for dog food. But then, I've also read articles that mention beet pulp as a dog food additive that provides nothing useful - who kno...
- Tue Apr 11, 2023 2:37 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Predator Encounters
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6984
Re: Predator Encounters
We live in a wooded area of Duluth which has become infested with coyotes. We also get the occasional bear or bobcat, but the coyotes are the main concern. My wife has encountered them a few times and some seem to be getting more bold. We both recently got our carry permits (I had let mine lapse a f...
- Fri Apr 07, 2023 6:22 pm
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: Howdy from South Africa
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2644
Re: Howdy from South Africa
Welcome to the forum. Great to have you here. Looking forward to more about this dog I've never heard of.
- Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:36 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: A bad day
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6054
Re: A bad day
A very sad thing indeed. The attachment to our dogs is amazing and losing one really hurts. I wish you well
- Fri Feb 24, 2023 4:15 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: My confession
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5760
Re: My confession
Sorry to hear of your condition - you are truly the heart of this forum. Great that you're taking on this fellow. Just being around a dog brings joy to our lives.
- Thu Feb 16, 2023 3:24 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Do you always stay with the same breed?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9340
Re: Do you always stay with the same breed?
1st, a Springer Spaniel
2nd, a black Lab
3rd, a Standard Poodle
so, no, haven't stayed with the same breed. Loved all three of them and all were/are decent hunters and sweethearts as pets (the Springer was the best hunter, which is not to take away from the abilities of the other two)
2nd, a black Lab
3rd, a Standard Poodle
so, no, haven't stayed with the same breed. Loved all three of them and all were/are decent hunters and sweethearts as pets (the Springer was the best hunter, which is not to take away from the abilities of the other two)
- Mon Jan 02, 2023 4:00 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Just for fun
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2712
Re: Just for fun
funny
- Fri Dec 30, 2022 7:27 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Woodcock for Christmas
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3574
Re: Woodcock for Christmas
family, dogs, and birds. what could be better?! thanks for the post
- Sat Dec 17, 2022 4:52 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Best hunt yet!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3782
Re: Best hunt yet!
What a nice thread. Good for you and may there be many more
- Mon Nov 28, 2022 4:16 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Pheasant Season
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6067
Re: Pheasant Season
Great photos; beautiful dog. She'll catch on. What is the cover crop you were hunting in?
- Wed Nov 23, 2022 1:59 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Balloons and Bird Dogs
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3227
Re: Balloons and Bird Dogs
that was a pleasant surprise
- Wed Nov 16, 2022 5:16 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Moon’s first season is underway.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6120
Re: Moon’s first season is underway.
Looks like a great time. Thanks for the photos
- Wed Nov 16, 2022 5:13 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: 2022 AZ Desert Quail
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3293
Re: 2022 AZ Desert Quail
enjoyed the smile on the Brittany's face. thanks for the post
- Thu Jun 23, 2022 9:48 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: So how did You get started with dogs and hunting?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7177
Re: So how did You get started with dogs and hunting?
My dad and his cousins lived near each other as kids/young men and they hunted grouse and rabbits. We also had relatives on the farm in SE MN where they would go to pheasant hunt. Even my mom would go down to hunt with the inlaws and other family members (before 6 kids came along). As little kids, w...
- Tue Apr 12, 2022 1:46 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: A Day To Be Thankful
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4425
Re: A Day To Be Thankful
Nice post. My best to you and your old friend
- Tue Apr 12, 2022 1:42 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Some things I could manage without.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 7400
Re: Some things I could manage without.
Garter snakes pose no threat here in the PNW. :lol: Although if I did deal with rattlers hopefully my up-and-coming guineas would take care of them. I know a guy who lived east of me by a couple hours and he was definitely in rattler country. He got his hands on a ton of barn cats and I heard the r...
- Tue Mar 01, 2022 6:38 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Dogs are Amazing Creatures
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2440
Re: Dogs are Amazing Creatures
Among the multitudes of God's creatures, there is none that surpass the dog (especially hunting dogs) IMO
- Mon Jan 31, 2022 6:59 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Last Day of the Wild bird season
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3028
Re: Last Day of the Wild bird season
Very nice. I had a near nonexistent season due to back surgery which I'm still recovering from. I'm hoping next season is a real season for me and Oscar
- Mon Jan 03, 2022 6:13 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH
- Replies: 66
- Views: 28390
Re: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH
An AA FC title in a pup's pedigree would not rule him out for me, but for many it would. They sell for half what a well bred MH or NAVHDA Pup sells for. Most family pet/hunting dog foot hunters have no use for 400 yd dog..........Cj amen to that. For my style of hunting, I want a closer working dog...
- Fri Dec 10, 2021 4:15 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Dang only a couple of members hunt??????
- Replies: 52
- Views: 28703
Re: Dang only a couple of members hunt??????
Had major back surgery 11/8. Was able to get out with my two brothers for our yearly pheasant and grouse hunt a two weeks before. Was in SW MN mid October and the first day there it was 80 deg. We limited our time to later in the day to go easy on the dogs. We had our opportunities and all missed. N...
- Tue Sep 14, 2021 3:08 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: skunks
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5290
Re: skunks
my poodle loves to tangle with skunks - can't seem to break him of it. He hates the bathing and deskunking afterwards but can't seem to make the connection that one begets the other. This year has had an abundance of skunks, but we've been diligent about scouting the yard before letting him out so w...
- Tue Sep 14, 2021 3:05 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Wildly OT Rat Hunt
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1722
Re: Wildly OT Rat Hunt
gotta love a terrier doing its thing; especially on rats
- Tue Aug 31, 2021 9:50 am
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: THE 225 MILE U TURN
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3796
Re: THE 225 MILE U TURN
enjoyed your story. to me, a dog is 90% of the hunt. whether I bag a bird or not, it's all about being with my dog (and family)
- Sun Aug 22, 2021 1:47 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Pointing dog breed for retirement
- Replies: 31
- Views: 8522
Re: Pointing dog breed for retirement
Every Griff I've seen has been the type you seem to be looking for.
- Wed Jul 14, 2021 4:54 pm
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: New member in Idaho
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2097
Re: New member in Idaho
Welcome, GB, great to have you here
- Thu Jun 24, 2021 6:27 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Price of a “started” dog?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6036
Re: Price of a “started” dog?
What stood out to me were "started" and "7 years old." A bit old to be a started dog, but if he's got the basics down pretty good, you might be giving a good dog a good home
- Sun Jun 20, 2021 3:47 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: No wheels on my wagon.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 10767
Re: No wheels on my wagon.
Thank you for letting us know. Condolences to his family. Sad to lose any of this community
- Tue Jun 01, 2021 4:38 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Bargain at Tractor Supply
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2506
Re: Bargain at Tractor Supply
some folks have all the luck
- Sun May 30, 2021 3:56 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Tuf-foot spray
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4848
- Mon May 10, 2021 3:52 pm
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: Décio from Brazil
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1744
Re: Décio from Brazil
Welcome. Do you have dogs and what kind?
- Mon May 03, 2021 12:49 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Stormy and Sis pup at one year
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4172
Re: Stormy and Sis pup at one year
What a beautiful dog! very classy. I suspect you may end up wanting to keep him
- Sun Apr 25, 2021 3:29 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: No wheels on my wagon.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 10767
Re: No wheels on my wagon.
Very sad news, but I appreciate that you were willing and brave enough to let us know. Best to you and yours
- Sat Apr 17, 2021 4:09 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Do you have a slightly older dog? You might keep this in mind.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3848
Re: Do you have a slightly older dog? You might keep this in mind.
keep us informed. my Oscar is 6 YO and gets glucosamine in in his dry dog food but not as a supplement
- Thu Apr 08, 2021 2:15 pm
- Forum: Tributes to the Departed
- Topic: Another Passed On
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5596
Re: Another Passed On
We feel your pain. Always sad to lose a great hunting partner
- Tue Mar 23, 2021 3:13 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Poor Breeder Contact
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6710
Re: Poor Breeder Contact
nice looking fellow. thanks for the update and pic
- Tue Mar 23, 2021 3:11 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Look out labs!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4959
Re: Look out labs!
I suspect GSP popularity hit a spike when one won at Westminster a few years ago. You always hope such a win doesn't ruin the hunting ability as it becomes a pet and not a hunter. I didn't realize poodles were as popular (even though I own one, an excellent hunter BTW), but I suppose all those doodl...
- Tue Mar 16, 2021 3:06 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Getting fed up with my Brittany not checking in
- Replies: 44
- Views: 18759
Re: Getting fed up with my Brittany not checking in
what Steve said. had my dog twice to a trainer for some refresher work and the trainer was quite open to me staying in touch with questions
- Mon Mar 08, 2021 3:18 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Seresto Pet Collars Linked to Dog Deaths
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6352
Re: Seresto Pet Collars Linked to Dog Deaths
I have used Sorresto in the past with no problems. I've used other brands also with no problems
- Thu Mar 04, 2021 2:39 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: ever had hunting success with a rescue?
- Replies: 58
- Views: 75925
Re: ever had hunting success with a rescue?
What an enjoyable thread! Thank you all for these uplifting and heartwarming tales. And best wishes to those fine dogs
- Thu Mar 04, 2021 1:52 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Lost another good one
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3009
Re: Lost another good one
condolences. they are such a special part of the family. I firmly believe a hunting dog is mourned to a greater degree than a basic house pet. it takes a hunting dog owner to understand that
- Tue Feb 23, 2021 3:30 pm
- Forum: Tributes to the Departed
- Topic: To all the good ones
- Replies: 18
- Views: 28904
Re: To all the good ones
Funny how an old beloved dog can turn us into poets. Just prior to our old Lab Chaz's passing I wrote this: The old dog lies before the fire, he whimpers now and then. His dreams are filled with glorious deeds remembrances of when His limbs could take him anywhere. No cover barred his way. Rain, no...
- Mon Feb 22, 2021 2:22 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Hello
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3295
Re: Hello
Great to have you here! I retired three years ago from the Duluth, MN PD CSI unit (as an evidence tech). Unfortunately I retired just in time for my hunting skills and stamina to take a decline, but I still love to get out. Best wishes to you and Lunar in your time afield
- Mon Feb 22, 2021 2:17 pm
- Forum: Tributes to the Departed
- Topic: To all the good ones
- Replies: 18
- Views: 28904
Re: To all the good ones
Funny how an old beloved dog can turn us into poets. Just prior to our old Lab Chaz's passing I wrote this: The old dog lies before the fire, he whimpers now and then. His dreams are filled with glorious deeds remembrances of when His limbs could take him anywhere. No cover barred his way. Rain, nor...
- Thu Feb 11, 2021 3:32 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Meet Axe
- Replies: 72
- Views: 53315
Re: Meet Axe
Oscar has yet to have a run in with a porkie, but he sure loves tangling with skunks