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Classic Canada Trio ~ B & W

Mike

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MNTonester wrote: ↑
Wed Nov 11, 2020 3:40 pm
Mike, was your smile as big as those lab's?

Tony,
Of course it was.

Mike

Irishwhistler

Sharon wrote: ↑
Tue Nov 10, 2020 12:15 pm
Great pics. Canada is glad to share our geese.

Sharon,

Thank you. Please keep those geese coming.

Mike

Irishwhistler

DSC01674 2_Fotor.jpg The End Of The Road ~ Three of the four birds taken during our hunt today are seen draped upon my tailgate and each will be divided amongst the gunners to be made into one of their favorite dishes. A humbling hunt experienced today, yet regardless of our less than filled daily ...

Irishwhistler

Aye Mates, I hunted Honkers with three gunning partners this morning and it was exceptionally warm given it being November 9th. Our season just reopened this past Saturday after the split and there were good numbers of birds on the move but we certainly were not where they wanted to be this morning....

Irishwhistler

DSC08394_Fotor.jpg ~ UH TTF JACKSON LAD O' CLOONFINISH JH ~ Gun dog JACKSON made the flush and retrieve o' this rooster (photo from me archives). JACKSON was recently one of only two dogs entered in an HRC Upland Hunter Quad event that went 4 for 4 to earn an (UH) Upland Hunter title. JACKSON just ...

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Sharon wrote: ↑
Thu Oct 29, 2020 7:04 pm
LOL and very nice IW.

Thank ye Sharon.

Mike

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NEhomer wrote: ↑
Thu Oct 29, 2020 4:03 am

NEhomer,

Go raibh maith agat.

Slainte,
Mike

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~ The Foggy Dew ~

Mike

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Thanks folks. I was just funnin' with Irishwhistler. I know we aren't competing with each other~ I did, however, resist sullying his October Ringnecks thread with a boring tailgate pic from Saturday morning....so I'll do that here! Lol~ https://i.imgur.com/nX6w4uE.jpg That dog just can't get enough...

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~ Autumn Ritual ~ A father and son take to the October uplands with their smoothbores and a fine gun dog whilst hunting for game birds. Quality time shared and a tradition carried on.

Mike

Irishwhistler

NEhomer wrote: ↑
Sun Oct 25, 2020 7:28 am
...here's a really nice pic of Whip that wifey snapped recently~

Aye Mate,

Great image of a beautiful dog by ye wifey. I'm not looking to "compete" with anybody, just sharing my sporting dog / hunting images. My compliments to ye Mrs.

Cheers,
Mike

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MNTonester wrote: ↑
Sun Oct 25, 2020 3:25 pm
Mike, your photography keeps getting better and better. I love color and definition in this photo

Thanks kindly. Have a safe and enjoyable season.

Cheers,
Mike

Irishwhistler

Sharon wrote: ↑
Sat Oct 24, 2020 12:21 pm
LOL Well there. LOL I love your pics. IW. Thanks for posting them.

Thank ye Sharon and kindly appreciated.

Cheers,
Mike

Irishwhistler

DSC01238_edit_Fotor.jpg ~ Working The Row Crop ~ My gunning Mate Bill is seen working a row crop of sorghum with gun dog BROOKS during a recent hunt for upland game birds. BROOKS was quartering the field in search of birds, his nose glued to the ground to detect any scent left behind by pheasant. C...

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RatDog wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 19, 2020 3:08 pm
Great pic! I am a Browning man myself

Good on ye Lad. Thanks.

Mike

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NEhomer wrote: ↑
Sun Oct 18, 2020 6:46 am
Beautiful stuff as usual...thanks.

Thanks much.

Mikey

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DSC01166_edit_Fotor.jpg ~ October Ringnecks ~ Bird hunted this morning with some friends and we took some pheasants and two chukar partridge. I arranged and photographed this still-life after the hunt. Will be making a stew for bird camp tomorrow to share with friends. T 'was a beautiful day for ou...

Irishwhistler

Keep up the good work Chris.

Mike

Irishwhistler

Aye Chris,

Ye lad AXE just gets more handsome by the day. Ye had him out yet?

Mike

Irishwhistler

weimdogman wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 12, 2020 9:13 pm
Great pics! Beauty of a dog. Great little story.

Weimdogman,

Many thanks to ye Mate.

Cheers,
Mike

Irishwhistler

DSC01009_Fotor.jpg ~ SHR LAKE CHAFFEE'S AUTUMN LEGACY O' TRAD FINIAN MAC SH ~ So, gun dog MAC"S first retrieve o' this year's waterfowl season was quite impressive and hopefully is an omen for many more memorable moments o' hunts yet to come. MAC made a classic delivery o' this bird to hand as he w...

Irishwhistler

Aye Mates, Me gunning partner John and meself decided we would conduct a short walk-in hunt this morning, no decoy rig was set, we would instead pass shoot for any birds within range o' our smoothbores. The waters we were gunning o'er is utilized by mallards, wood ducks, black ducks, teal, occasiona...

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Once you have a pup, join a local retriever club if you have one and see if you can join up with a training group. You and your pup will benefit by the knowledge gained from other members.

Mike

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Chet,
Very sorry to read of this. Never easy letting them go. Godspeed to Miranda and comfort to all those that love her.

Sincerely
THE DOG WHISTLER

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Mike he sure is growing ! He has such a personality. Crack's me up all the time. Bruce had done a write up on his sire & dam and I remeber him saying that Axe's dad had a nickname of "punk" - I think Axe is a chip off the old block ! Lot of fun to be around ! Likes to push the envelope - Bold would...

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Just past 7 months CHRIS, WOW !!! That AXE is growing like a weed. He has really stretched out. Looking good buddy 👌. Cheers, Mikey ☘️🇮🇪🇺🇸 Mike he sure is growing ! He has such a personality. Crack's me up all the time. Bruce had done a write up on his sire & dam and I remeber him saying that Axe's...

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Max2 wrote: ↑
Sun Sep 13, 2020 6:25 am
Just past 7 months

CHRIS,
WOW !!! That AXE is growing like a weed. He has really stretched out. Looking good buddy

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Cheers,
Mikey

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Mike, I didn't realize I still had this site bookmarked (shows how technologically I am) and came across your post. Very sorry to hear of this and may God grant you a full recovery. Not enough Irish Whistlers in this world. Best wishes to you. Tony Aye Tony, I have been doing very well and out of t...

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Sharon wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 10, 2020 7:37 pm
That is such a wonderful read and so much truth there. Thank you.

Sharon,
Thank ye most kindly lass.

Cheers,
Mike

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DSC00140_Fotor.jpg ~ SHR LAKE CHAFFEE'S AUTUMN LEGACY O' TRAD FINIAN MAC JH and HRCH UH TTF CRAIGHORN KIFFIN TRAD MH ~ Aye Mates, As a two time survivor of cancer, I tell folks all the time that every day is a gift, a fact that many o' us seemingly overlook. Unfortunately, it often takes something ...

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weimdogman wrote: ↑
Tue Sep 01, 2020 7:34 am
AKC master hunter title tests , retrieving or pointing dog , are serious and it takes a "bleep" good team of dog and handler to pass. Congrats to your teams!

Weimdogman,

Thank ye most kindly Mate.

Cheers,
Mike

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Aye Mates, TEAM DOG WHISTLER had a grand time this weekend whilst entered in the Southern Berkshire Golden Retriever Club AKC Hunt Test. The club managed to put on a really nice hunt test event whilst taking precautionary measures to maintain social distancing and sanitation to prevent the likelihoo...

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~ All Tuckered Out ~ Having found a cool spot in the shade, wee pup CASTLE HEIGHTS LEAH, is all tuckered out and takes pause to rest alongside a training bumper.

Cheers,
THE DOG WHISTLER

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Sharon wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 12, 2020 11:13 am
It has been such a humid summer in ON that that swim looks great!

Sharon, I swim them often at this time of year. Great low-impact cardio conditioning for them.

Cheers,
Mike

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fishvik wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 11, 2020 11:26 pm
But Mike, Did they catch any trout?

Not this time around, but I've often thought a few snippets o' tail hair from both dogs tied to a long shank streamer hook would make for a deadly presentation.

Cheers,
Mikey

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makova wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 05, 2020 1:18 pm
i shot my 1st sharpie over a Picardy last year

Good on ye Mate, and nice looking dog.

Cheers,
THE DOG WHISTLER

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fishvik wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 27, 2020 2:48 pm
Mike, She is a beauty and she sure looks like she'd like to find and retrieve a bird or two if given the chance.

Agreed, unfortunately her owner doesn't hunt and acquired her strictly as a companion dog.

Mike

Irishwhistler

Aye Mates,
A brace o' puppy portraits I recently captured o' me cousin Ken's newly acquired Picardy Spaniel.

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~ CAOIMHE ~

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~ CAOIMHE ~ STEPPING OUT

CAOIMHE is a very sweet, social, and inquisitive wee pup.

Cheers,
Mikey

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Slan Abhaile Terry.

Sincere regrets,
Mike

Irishwhistler

I have found easy and difficult ones in every breed I have worked with so far. (No Picardys yet.) In some cases, I believe there can be larger differences in the abilities and characteristics between bloodlines or what was produced from specific breedings verses different bird dog breeds. You make ...

Irishwhistler

I've been interested in and following Picardys for several years. Very interesting breed. Suppose to be a very easy dog to train. While I know they make great companion dogs they are really bred to hunt. Hope not too many of these rare pups go to non-hunting homes. An interesting perspective. Most ...

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DSC08640_Fotor.jpg ~ TEAM SHOOTER ~ "READY TO STEADY" ~ Greg is seen "steadying" his retriever SHOOTER on the PLACE board prior to sending her on retrieve. We seek to entrench intensive focus, desire, silence, and steadiness in the retriever trainee. Until all of the aforementioned elements are ach...

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Fine looking setters.

Mike

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Steve007 wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 18, 2020 2:51 pm
That's a picture they should frame and put a picture of the dog as an adult right next to it in future years.

Great idea! I will lt him know of ye suggestion made.

Cheers,
Mike

Irishwhistler

Aye Mates, I worked with REX this evening whilst concentrating on single marked retrieves on the water. REX is demonstrating a good working knowledge of the mechanics of the retrieve and is making a nice presentation to hand upon delivery. T'was just a few short weeks ago that REX would not hold or ...

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Carolina Gundogs wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 17, 2020 9:13 am
Pretty Pup!

Thanks.

Irishwhistler

Spanielgunner wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 16, 2020 7:27 am
Congrats to Ken on the new pup. She's a pretty girl. Love the picture!

Thank ye Mate.

Mike

Irishwhistler

Aye Mates, Me cousin Ken just flew out to Iowa and picked up this 8 week old female Picardy Spaniel pup. The dog will be strictly a companion animal as Ken does not hunt and has no intentions to hunt the dog. Ken named his new lass CAOIMHE (pronounced KEEVA in Irish) and meaning the "nobel" one. Ken...

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