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Gordon Guy

TriStar
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =456443971

I think these guns are still in production.

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Model 30 Ugartechea + 1 (I'm getting use to the double triggers) Also available in Gunbroker I have one and I like it. :) Browning BSS 20 gauge, english stock 26" barrels (Only available used) http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=456455935 I had one and I miss it. :( TriStar 411D (wel...

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The definitions of those terms depends on the country you hunt, trust in your dog and your need for control.

Added as an afterthought - And your ability to get there.

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Here's some open country.

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I've heard it said that those blood lines (GSP X EP) are consistent with the current make-up of the GSP's floating around now. So your dog is not that much different than everyone else's. Just repeating what I heard

Thoughs are some handsome dogs...for shorthairs...

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Dean, Yes! Congratulations!!!

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I'm also heading out this weekend for the opener If Blue (Dusky) grouse are what you're after I like to stay high on the ridge tops. Look for some undergrowth and ground cover such as sage and fallen trees. Hunting in and around the trees are not necessary As I've flushed birds out of pure sage brus...

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I'm surprised that any of the Pharoah Quail came back. As they aren't known to recall reliably. You don't say how old your pup is....So my answer /suggestion will be different depending on the age of your puppy. I would use pen raised quail on a really young pup to wake-up the bird desire or in a la...

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As for timing of intro to birds, This is what I do. I have taken a freshly killing quail or pigeon and played/teased the puppies at 8 -10 week. As a breeder I give the pups an intro to birds before they go to their new homes and I see various reactions to a dead bird. Some puppies ignore it and othe...

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3 months = 12 weeks. If what you mean by "hunting" is shooting birds over the dog, then no, pups is too young. Intro to birds must happen first and intro to gun fire must also happen before you go hunting. But, if what you mean is to take a walk with pup in the woods (Without much under growth), wit...

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Interesting! Haven't heard of them until now.

http://uplandgundog.com/

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While hunting Ruff grouse I'm lucky to get up TO the dog before the grouse flushes let a lone positioning myself for an optimum left to right or a right to left. Fortunately for us bird hunting is still unpredictable regardless if you hunt with a flusher or a pointer. I suppose trying to position yo...

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I suggest one of the setter breeds: English, Red or Gordon. For Gordons check out Clearcut or Wyndancer there in MN. In my experience the black color helps them hunt colder temps when other dogs have given up.

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I've had mixed results with Grain free foods in regards to cleaner teeth. Some foods are really bad by causing tartar build up and others are good by keeping their teeth tartar free. I'm not sure what ingredient makes the difference. I could name the couple that have been bad but my experiences with...

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I'm interested in the response, as this also has been happening with my birds. Most of mine haven't been lucky enough to live through it. My pen is 10' by 14' X 6' high, I only have 13 birds in that pen, but the nesting area as quite small, only 2 X 2 X 4. It seems as though the babies leave the nes...

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English Cockers are an excellent choice for flushing duty, from pheasants to rabbits to grouse and woodcock. In my experience Springers can be too much dog for a lot of folks. That is for folks that don't want to put a lot of time into training them. Be realistic when considering your training time ...

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IMO - Letting a dog find wing locked pigeons more than a couple times MIGHT lead to a dog that has to creep close to the bird before stopping. Once they get the idea that "birds are good" use launchers to keep your dog respecting birds or if possible work only on wild birds. At the age your pup is b...

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Ezzy, I don't use those things either. I must be a "sleezy" Breeder. :oops: Del Lolo, What makes breeders "Sleezy" because we don't use those tools? In my experience X-rays an ultra sounds are not definitive enough to be worth the money. And I don't know much about pregesterone tests enough to even ...

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Go with "C"

I've also had bad luck when expecting puppies. When you know what you want and are willing to wait for it the situation you are in is not uncommon.

As breeder of Gordons ...it's all a crap shoot because there are soooo mannnny variables.

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Your pup doesn't know the command "Whoa" yet. Take your dog off birds. As allowing to break and chase during the whoa training process sends mixed messages. Teach pup "Whoa" so that when you put a live bird down in front of your dog, he/she stands there. When that happens (Stands through anything yo...

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AKC Trials are judged. In trials there is generally a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and sometimes 4th. Generally. And in Tests all the dogs either pass or fail based on pre-established criteria. I think the people who participate are a little different for each type of events but that may be just my humble...

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Congratulations Joe!

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I was the person who started the Northland Club in Grand Forks. When I left no one wanted to continue it. There wasn't a lot of interest to hold events other than "Run and gun" type events. Not that they are bad...just not my cup of tea. There is another club being started in the Bismarck area. Here...

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If u can find one a Remington 1100 special field is outstamding .20 or 12 ga. Love noth of mine X 100 These are very nice little guns. One of my sons started shooting the 20 ga version at 9 yrs old. By the time he was 14 he could out shoot most folks I knew. Check out Gunbroker.com they have them o...

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Check out this you tube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfZN7trMOA0 And there are several more by other individuals as well on or in You Tube to view The trainer is Tom Waite, a professional dog trainer out of WI. This may give you some insight on collar conditioning. in my humble opinion, Buy ...

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remmy wrote:Keith Richardson at Prairie Wind Kennels.

As a matter of fact this is where the trials that I previously mentioned will be held.

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There are a lot of nice GSP's out here. So I'm told :) If you have time there are quite a few trials (AKC/AF) coming up in mid April where there will be LOTS of GSP's entered. I believe a couple are GSP only. That would be a good place to go to talk dogs, and you can take a look at some of the best ...

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They stand up really well and will last for several years except when you have a chewer, then all bets are off.

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I use a exterior door mat. The kind that has a rubber bottom and the natural straw like fibers stand straight up on end. They fit perfectly in the kennel. Water and dirt fall down the to bottom and the fibers are strong enough to support the dog about the debris in the crate. They cost anywhere from...

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No e-collar ???...No problem...it's just a little harder. People have trained dogs to come when called for centuries before the advent of e-collars. Repetition is the key. Repetition in different areas (generalizing is the term that is used) Take pup to different areas and practice/train with the cc...

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Check this out on Youtube, e-collar conditioning. Tom Waite has several clips that are worth watching.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfZN7trMOA0

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I've owned GSP's, Pointers, English Setters, Brit, Labs and once I got into Gordon Setters, only then, did I not have to clean paw prints off my ceilings. I also believe that there are "calmer" dogs / puppies in every litter. However are they calmer then other breeds of dogs or just calmer than the ...

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Gordon Setters are very popular in the northern grouse woods for a reason. The black and tan coats soak up the sun and do well when it's cold. My dogs have done well when conditions stop other dogs. However, I would draw the line at asking them to break ice to fetch a duck.

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Apparently from what I've read , all dogs have mites. Their immune system keeps it under control .When the immune system is weakened , the mites take over. Why my dog would have had a weakened immune system is my real question. Maybe I won't let her sleep in my bed anymore. Done research on the sub...

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It's hard to get more "Classic" then a AH Fox....I've heard many folks would argue that it's the best gun made in the US. I don't know enough about them to make that claim.

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A.H. Fox Sterlingworth, 20 gauge http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=374722457 Sweet gun! What do you think its worth? It appears the seller thinks it's worth $2500...If you keep a look out at the available markets you might find one for $2000. It makes abig difference if you're loo...

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A.H. Fox Sterlingworth, 20 gauge

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =374722457

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kibafang90 wrote: If this isn't your niche, you might feel more comfortable with a group like this.

http://www.canine-freestyle.org/about.asp

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That's just too funny!

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If you there with a buddy, shoot your buddy in the leg so the bear goes after him. Any caliber would work.

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Have you been teaching "Sit"? Also, 12 weeks.....?, wow you're moving right along with the training. I would slow down and let pup be a puppy. I too want to move puppies along so they can be productive in the field, however, it has been counter productive for me by causing me problems later.

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FYI - There are Sharptails throughout most of the whole state. I've stood in the parking lot of Grand Forks Walmart and had a sharptail fly overhead. If you are 50 miles or more from Fargo and you see "good" sharptail cover don't hestiate to get out and take a walk. The sharptail distribution maps lie

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Keep in mind that in FT's dogs are allowed to enter more than one event (as an example Open GD, Am Gun Dog. limited AGD, limited OGD) and in HT they are only allowed to enter once. So I'm not sure what's been counted.

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a friend and hunting buddy has a setter bitch that absolutely will NOT stand for a dog. period. he has to muzzle and hold her for the male. he has tried multiple dogs, and I even checked her once to be sure she was ready - she just wont stand. she will conceive and have pups, normal litters, but ne...

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She could have been spotting earier than detected and you missed it. It happened to me one time as one of my females was bred and conceived on the 1st day of "Detected" spotting. I explained it as I just missed the first 10 / 12 days.???..I don't know how but I must have. It still confuses me a litt...

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Are you in PA or are you in the CA? The trial announcment you posted under is in CA but the location under your name says PA???

There are quite a few AKC horseback events if you go north to OR, ID and WA. There are a couple AF events as well.

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Willboy2, Welcome to this forum. Congrats on your new Gordon puppy. 12 weeks olds huh!? That's a fun age. It sounds like you're moving right along with the training. Heck...my dogs barely learn anything by 12 weeks. I would agree with some of the others and also not teach sit too early. If you want ...

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DonF wrote:
Gordon Guy wrote:What's with all the shorthairs??.....
This is as close as I've ever come to owning a Gordon but this one is special.

Is that Ricky owned by Janet?

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What's with all the shorthairs??..... Is there another breed :? ...will admit that I myself am rather partial to Shorthairs but that is one fine looking dog! In full disclosure I once had a rather dedicated Shorthair guy tell me that the best bird dog he ever had bar none was a Gordon :roll: ...now...

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What's with all the shorthairs??.....

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whatsnext wrote:Nothing in life should be easy or free and everything should be earned including birds in the bag.

+1, Especially the taking of life, the killing of another "being" should be done with respect. So maybe it's a personal ethics "Line in the sand" for some.

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