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Delaware county for primary, hunting cabin in Sullivan Cty.

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On this side of the pond, and speaking of Gorsons, there are a number of breeders who contantly/consistantly produce good/great dogs. They have a long following of people who get/use/brag about their dogs because you know what you are getting. I think they are lesser just because not as many dedicat...

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Another vote for the "dual dogs". ANd specifically the Dual Gordon. After 15 yrs of owning duals, could never imagine anything else. Here is a website from a friend who owns one of the more famous duals, and it also happens to be the grandsire to my existing pup! http://www.feathermankennels.com Gla...

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HUBERT is everywhere!

ANyway, my dog is Tartana Miliko MacDuff. Hubert is his grandsire, and my older dog grandsire on the other side. Not familiar with all the other dogs, but I really know the Tartana dogs.

THe world is small!

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Did not work too well, lets try it again. Soory for my pathetic skills.

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Here is a pic of my youngest. He is what I consider a dual dog. A friend Randy Young, has the same style of dog, from same bloodlines, and rns his dogs in NC and surrounds.

I hope the picture comes thru!

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I sent you a PM. Call me and we can chat. My 2 finger typing takes forever! The Gordons I have had have not "needed" to be trained, just needed exposure. The person that needed training in my experience, was ME! It is just hard to believe they will/can do it, just let them go and do it. Look forward...

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if you have a very sunny spot, plant zoyzia grass. You cant kill the stuff!

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Yo bud, First, congrats. We spoke of the baby at the HT, never thinking of this. I use to put a bay towels in the dog crates, to get them use to the scent of our children. It worked for us, so maybe give it a try. I figured the more the dogs got use to the babies "stuff" the btter off everyone would...

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Dennis,

Nice to meet yu today! Great work! Thnaks for hanging onto the leash, while I took care of business.

See you at one of these again!

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They always pick on the big dogs, hey, they ahve feelings too!

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Hey, I did not the paparazzi was there today! Congrats to Matt and the dogs for 2 legs and finishing his dog!

Well done!

And thanks to the VCNY for hosting the event!

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My bad, did not know you were planning on doing this at the club. Thought maybe you were going to do this where you run the dogs that you told me about when we ran dogs.

Yes, our club is a regulated shooting ground so you are safe thru 3/31.

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Be careful with state regs and seasons. A bird out of season, outside of regulation, I do not think can be harvested without the Regulated Shooting license. Just a precaution, cant say for sure.

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CONGRATS to you and the dogs. Forgot to call you. Will try this week.

My Bad!

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Is that my buddy Pete with you?? I recognize that pose with ihis hands around his back from miles.

All the bets, and good luck with your training!

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Good morning to all, I always follow the threads concerning "duel" dogs, because I own them (gordon setters). I am always of the opinion, value them for what they are, and not what they are not. In most duel dogs that I know of, they will have the lower tail set, not quite as fast, slightly larger.....

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I think if you substitute trainer for "coach", the answer will reveal itself, assuming the "athelete" is truly that.

And, that is the your thought for the day!

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Setter Club??? What time were you there?? I ran the dogs there as well. Great day to be out!!

Busy today. Great work, and all the best!

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Escuse me for laughing but this is funny. Even though I am sure it is not funny when you are watching TV, or trying to!

IAMS here, and nothing any worse ( or better) than I can produce!

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I agree, limited amounts of birds, but lots of them. My Gordon had more than 120 birds shot over him last year between 6-10 months, just not 25 at a time. We are in agreement. BTW- Both My Gordons are from WI. If you want to see tough consitions, try hunting them in PA. (this year seems to be an exc...

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One other thing, if using released birds or at a preserve, less is more. When I started shooting birds over MacDuff last year, I would only put out at most 5-8 birds over a large area. I wanted the dog to work for each bird, and handle it correctly. My opinion, too many birds for a young dog is a ba...

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This surprises me , with Hubert on one of the sides, and knowing some of the other dogs. I think he knows he "dooesnt have to" point to get a bird. You and I have dogs with similar pedigrees, and simailr ages. I have more Tartana on my side, but just make Bella understand, no point no bird. The Hube...

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I have flown on alot of trips with my dogs. It is not that easy, nor is it cheap. Cheaper for my flight than the dogs. In any case, my breeder will ship on planes, but only if it is a direct or near direct flight. Always a concern with delays, lost dog... Hauler at least "should" take care of the pu...

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I have the second collar pictured. Made of rubber. Order them from LCS. The "o" ring turns the collar over much easier, if the dog were to get stuck. Order one, they are cheap and you will see what we mean. The "d" ring is a pain. Originally I think meant for a leash. Hook vet stuff to it and I find...

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Drive around during turkey season! All they are missing is the popcorn!

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Just a question from reading the thread posted by "First Dog". If you only hunt with a dog, no testing, do you still desire STWS, or will you, can you tolerate the dog that breaks on flush? I am not saying one is better than the other, personal preference, just checking with the field as to thoughts...

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No different than the kids listening to "dad" and laughing at "mom". Hence, "mom" yells at "dad" to get the things she wants done, but cant, because the "kids" wont listen to "mom", but KNOW they better listen to "dad" or there is heck TO PAY. They (dogs and kids) are smarter than we give them credi...

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If you want some known insight on this, maybe talk to a Gordon breeder. Being the owner of 2 Gordons, heavily line bred, I understand the outcome, but do not understand "how close" is "too close". I do know thta since the gene pool for Gordons is somewhat limited, it (my opinion) may be more common ...

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Call Game Creek outside of Salem near Cowtown. SHooting preserve with nice quail, chukar and pheasant. I do not know the laws, but assume they can sell live birds.

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no one ever knows what a Gordon Setter is! It is never mistaken, just never known what it is

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I toot to turn, 2 toots to come. I also use my collar's beeper function for come. 2 beeps come. Good on windy days when the whistle may not make it or you need to be quiet.

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I bought a bunny cage from a pet store. Water and some feed and you are set. The birds are tougher than you think

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Ok to shoot chukars anytie, as far I I know as they are not considered a wild game bird in PA. I believe they are considered a pigeon.

WHere in central PA, may be able to help you with a club.

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Therer is a kennel much closer to you in Malvern. Not far from Rt 30 and 352. I think it is called Karens. Thye have an outdoor run and kept very well.

If you are willing to make the drive, Pete will take great care of you up at Longview. Just a matter of your schedule.

Al the best,

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G-DOg tried to get Macduff in for a kennel and training session myself, while on vacation and Pete was full as well. Glad to see he is that busy. In any case, hope to get up there for a visit this month. May just stop by and say hello. I am lucky enough I am only about 45 minutes from the traing fac...

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G-Dog Swiis bell with a wrap of electrical tape around it to soften it a bit, with a beeper on point only. The bell keeps me in touch where the dog is moving and the beeper lets me know where the dog is. Works nicely in my world. GOod luck! Have you talked to Pete lately? Tell him I said hello. FUess

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I have 2 Gordons of DC decent. Agreed with the post on the thicker coat than FIeld only, but no where near jsut a show dog. Will be thick enough to need to be cut or shaved, and the Knot on the top of the head is always a topic for discussion, when left untrimmed. My girls put bows on the dogs heads...

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What do you consider SE NY?? When is itt? I am interested in helping if I can. You cant be too far fromPhila.

Let me know.

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Brought home a new pup in OCT. My other is 12. I let the 2 play until the older one got tired of puppy nonsense. I di not have to do a thing, the older one let him know when it was enough. Other than that, Itry to pay them both attention on their own, as well as toghether.

Good luck,

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Practice shooting is one thing, which will help. But when shooting birds, I found out a long time ago, positioning yourself and/or antipating where the most likely place to shoot from/at will greatly enhance your performance and average.

1/5 may not be bad, depending on the gamebird.

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I am too dumb to figure this out. I use the Kodak system for pictures. Can you give me some insight as to how to do this. I tried you instrucions but obviously failed. Then got frustrated and quit.

Thanks for your patience with the "techno challenged"

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This is a sample. Hope it works

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Great targets at MM. Was there the week before and shot the event a few weeks back. Not shooting as much there, staying local as I have ebben busy traing the pup. Hope your progresss is going well. Taking some friends next week for a hunt over the new fella. 3rd time out. Should be great next year. ...

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Gardog,

I guess we got our pups about the same time. Congrats. Shooting at all. Have you had the pup on live birds yet?? Since we could not get to LvSC or MM maybe we can get hte pups together for a late seaon training session/hunt??

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My family owns Mar Win ShopnBag. I work there on most Friday nights. Stop in and introduce yourself. Always open to a training session. My schedule is pretty flexible, so throw out some dates and lets see if they stick.

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Might really be Delaware County. Shoot me a PM or a message when you are running there. I run my dogs there quite often. I live across the street. In addition, I see you are from Lansdowne. My family has a food store in Lansdowne. Been there for years. We might know each other if you shop there. Do ...

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I think so. Did not know you have bird dogs as well. We have the same afflictions. Training a new dog myself. Retired my older bird dog this year, s this was a transition yr for me.

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I try to shoot every SUnday. Belong to a club with 5stand and shoot at local sporting clays in NJ and PA. If you are ever interested in shooting, I/We can always use an extra body.

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