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MillerClemsonHD

How many people posting in this thread have a dog qualified for AA CH, I do. What's it take for a dog to be qualified for AF AA Championships? Eligibility Section 8. To be eligible for the All-Age Championships dogs and handlers shall have a winner's certificate from this Corporation for a win in a...

MillerClemsonHD

My little Brits too small, to roan, and doesn't run big enough to run with HB dogs. But this wasn't about my dog. I was just curious how someone with so little experience can judge what it does or doesn't take to qualify a dog. If you've never even ridden a 1 hr trial, how do you even know what it ...

MillerClemsonHD

Miller.. Is this you? As the title says this post has been a long time coming. We finally broke the ice and won a broke stake this weekend. Had a placement or two as well as some last minute disasters that prevented placements, but were not to be denied this weekend. We took 1st in a walking AGD st...

MillerClemsonHD

When a shorthair wins at broomhill, kennebec, southwestern, continental, Florida, Georgia Ch etc the. We can talk about them deserving to be at Ames! Until then we can't even compete at a Big time CH! If there are shorthairs or britts that can compete with AA pointers sign them up and run them with...

MillerClemsonHD

Miller.. Is this you? As the title says this post has been a long time coming. We finally broke the ice and won a broke stake this weekend. Had a placement or two as well as some last minute disasters that prevented placements, but were not to be denied this weekend. We took 1st in a walking AGD st...

MillerClemsonHD

When a shorthair wins at broomhill, kennebec, southwestern, continental, Florida, Georgia Ch etc the. We can talk about them deserving to be at Ames! Until then we can't even compete at a Big time CH! If there are shorthairs or britts that can compete with AA pointers sign them up and run them with ...

MillerClemsonHD

I put my gsp on the grnd with 2 AA pointers in mt when we hunted off hb. They are two diff animals. If we want gsps to be pointers then we need not talk Abt what's in the woodpile and be happy with the results or worry Abt the woodpile and stop trying to make AA pointers ou of gsps! I'm not mocking...

MillerClemsonHD

In all honesty we can't get a 30-40 dog AA ngspa entry where it is gsps only. Pointer guys go through way more dogs in weekend stakes. A CH draws more than that. We can't realistically expect to find dogs at the top of that level that could then be equal to 100s of pointers already at that level. Al...

MillerClemsonHD

How many AA CH's have you been to?[/quote] Same number as most of the rest of the posters on this thread. 0. I said I have seen what it takes at weekend trials and it takes more than that for a ch win. How many people posting in this thread have a dog qualified for AA CH, won a Ch or had a dog run i...

MillerClemsonHD

Plenty of folks would say suggesting that a GSP or Britt could win 2 AA CH's to qualify for Ames is belittling what it takes to win those. And yes all of the threads here with all of the experts on ames and AA dogs, I don't ever see posting on the FT forum where a bunch of those AA owners and AA pro...

MillerClemsonHD

Do you realize how many people with pointers and setters are trying to qualify and haven't come close??? There are people who have been trying for 10-15 years to get a dog to Ames and haven't. Qualifying for Ames in and of itself is a great accomplishment. You guys throw around winning two CH's to q...

MillerClemsonHD

As some have see my other post my wife scouted her first FT win this past weekend at H Cooper Black with the Sandhills Pointing Dog Club. She also handled her first ever dog in a field trial. Our good friend Mo asked if she could turn a wild young pointer loose and see what he would do and it was a ...

MillerClemsonHD

Anyone that was not able to join us for this trial that can make it to the grounds within a few hours should strongly consider joining us next time. We have newly started clubs in NC and SC that both have intentions of holding more trials at these grounds in the future. We were able to run 2 courses...

MillerClemsonHD

Here are the placements. Will add a few pictures and some comments in an additional post. Open All Age: 1. Josey (Merrill) 2. Camo (Merrill) 3. Withheld 4. Withheld Open Gun Dog 1. Tiger (Merrill) 2. Chaulk (Lorensen) 3. Remek (Fountain) 4. Rikki (Lowry) Open Derby 1. Bailey (Sails) 2. Nate (Brooks)...

MillerClemsonHD

As the title says this post has been a long time coming. We finally broke the ice and won a broke stake this weekend. Had a placement or two as well as some last minute disasters that prevented placements, but were not to be denied this weekend. We took 1st in a walking AGD stake on Saturday and 1st...

MillerClemsonHD

Personally, I think retrieving should be eliminated and recorded as an add-on vs. required by breed. Same with water tests. I'm not a field trialer. IMO a retrieve should be required in the field under actual conditions vs call back. Folks say FT dogs are the best but most don't require a retrieve ...

MillerClemsonHD

You should really post your location. You might live close to someone on the board or you can be referred to a trainer that can help you get started.

MillerClemsonHD

I agree. It is just hard for me to convince someone who has judged not only weekend trials but also CH's in AF that the AKC requires a 100 question test to prove they are qualified to judge. Not only that asking them to do so and then volunteer to come to a trial and judge and chances of them runnin...

MillerClemsonHD

[/quote]There is also a scenario where the person has judged 10 or more stakes and they are expempt from the self administered test as well. RayG[/quote] Can anyone expand on this or provide info on where I can get some details. We can greatly expand our judges pool down here in the south if this is...

MillerClemsonHD

I have had situations where I have made the decision both ways. Last trial I was at I took the NP and went on. My dog pointed on an edge. I walked up and watched 30+ birds from the day before running everywhere. None of them flew. I pushed my way through the edge and on the other side of it the cove...

MillerClemsonHD

Thanks for all of the good replies. I know what I like, but wanted to be sure it was along the same lines as what others view as important. For me, 1. I want judges who pay attention to the stakes they are judging. Willing to help save a new person from them self if they are about to make a mistake,...

MillerClemsonHD

We will be starting up some new trials in SC (if we can ever get approval from the AKC quick easy process ;)) and I wanted to get some feedback from other people who trial to see what is important to them. What makes you go back to a trial next year. The grounds, the food, the people running it, the...

MillerClemsonHD

Why do you need all of that to run your dog at a ft? You can get a 2 horse trailer and a 1500 truck which most folks on here probably already have. Used truck and trailer for $10k if you don't already have a truck. I have an old 3 horse trailer. I have a 2500 gas truck that I have had for almost 8yr...

MillerClemsonHD

Good idea. Like that pup is a good looking one. That age is a lot of fun, they can't break your heart like the adults can. Ray. Bill & Doug, In any event- I'm considering the purchase of a small oxygen tank that I can store in my backpack and wear/use when & if the situation warrants the next time I...

MillerClemsonHD

Last 5 mins? The worst time in a brace is the last 60 secs for me. Mine has gone renegade more than once in those final seconds. Doc got to witness one of them judging. I think Bruce ducks now anytime someone rides up behind him. I'm glad some part of that story can make me laugh! Rob - That is HILA...

MillerClemsonHD

I think having a judge that has wild bird hunted enables them to better appreciate the work the dog does to find birds. It also helps them recognize what are good and bad decisions by the dog in its search for game. It makes it easy to identify the horse path runner that if that dog was hunted on wi...

MillerClemsonHD

I have a tool box and a dog box in mine. I like being able to keep my tools etc in the box and don't think I could give it up. Come fall I usually put my dog box in and leave it in until spring unless I have to take it out. I have 2 trailers I can use to haul stuff if need be. Having both gives me p...

MillerClemsonHD

They have to be able to fetch beer for longer than that. A project around the house can easily last from 8am until 8pm, and another hour or two on the couch before bed. Two retrieves is not going to get the job done. There also may be a requirement to go to the gas station on the corner and get anot...

MillerClemsonHD

My dogs have to prove themselves for a summer on the praries of MT before they get to be trial dogs. I would imagine someone with your vast knowledge of birddogs understands that wild birds are pretty straight forward for a dog. Get to close they fly off and boss isn't happy. Point them boss comes a...

MillerClemsonHD

I can honestly say without a doubt being too logical is not your problem. You might try adjectives like stubborn, hard headed, ignorant of the topic of which you speak of. you forget in most cases trials are run on pen birds. If they were all run on wild birds then more often than not the dog with m...

MillerClemsonHD

Yeah Its really unfortunate that white dogs don't have style.

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Have a solid liver that can throw a boat load of style as well.

I just want a class BIRD dog. It needs to have wheels and be classy moving, hunts smart, and looks good on birds.

MillerClemsonHD

IMHO Marking is a very grey area for judges and handlers. Sorry there is nothing grey about it.It is basic common sense and knowing how to hunt and how dogs work. What if the dog take 4-5 steps sideways to see to mark around a tree? If it stopped on its own and did not advance on the bird by more t...

MillerClemsonHD

Marking is a very grey area for judges and handlers. One guy says his dog turned to mark and moved 1 foot or maybe 2. Next guys dog moves 3, but was just "turning to mark" so where do you draw the line? Right or wrong there are probably many judges who would rather not have to split hairs or try to ...

MillerClemsonHD

A lot of the fly sprays for horses are also supposed to work on ticks. You might want to look at some of those. You can spray the dog down before you go out and might help. Prob wouldn't hurt to put some on your clothes, don't know about getting it on your skin. I always seem to end up with some on ...

MillerClemsonHD

If you ask people who have trained a few dogs or seen a few dogs they will tell you its ok to teach them to sit. If you ask a pro that has trained hundreds or thousands of dogs they will tell you not to. Listen to whoever you think has more experience and knowledge on the subject. If they do sit, su...

MillerClemsonHD

Try taking some pics of the dog standing up. He does not look thin at all in that pic. I feed mine as much food as they want and they won't eat more than they want. If he isn't eating he isn't hungry. If they are hungry they will eat. These dogs are never going to look like the other dogs at Petsmar...

MillerClemsonHD

bb560m wrote:How about running on a treadmill?

Treadmill is better than nothing. I run mine on it when it is dark before I get home, hot in the summer, etc. I don't think I would rely on it, but it definitely helps them burn some energy.

MillerClemsonHD

If you are starting to road to get ready for a trial in 2 weeks its too late. If you are starting now to work through 5-6 mos to get ready for fall you will be in good shape. I would work at the higher pace and gradually increase time + distance. If you want to get to strong hours they need to be ab...

MillerClemsonHD

SD Pheasant Slayer wrote:Cash had a facebook page for awhile, but the nice folks that run the site apparently caught on. His page was sadly deleted. They haven't caught on to our other dog's page yet, though.

I think some of Cash's comments might have gotten him in trouble!!

MillerClemsonHD

DonF wrote:Any body know how to work it? I can't get it to work. Followed the insrtuctions and I get a black spot where the photo goes and nothing submits.

I have also had problems. It wont let me edit new or old ones.

MillerClemsonHD

Look at Boykins. There are some good breeders in SC still breeding working dogs and not just pets. They love to retrieve especially from water. They do great in a dove field. They are also smaller dogs that are great in the house. The main issues that I have at the moment are 1) my wife is allergic ...

MillerClemsonHD

brad27 wrote:You should get over yourself.

see you joined your friends in the post count contest. keep up the good work.

MillerClemsonHD

You have been on the board for less than a month and make a smartass post that is no help to a new person asking a question. If you are so knowledgeable trying offering some real help. Didn't see them ask when to know a breeding took place. I have had females dogs in my family since I was bore so I ...

MillerClemsonHD

Sorry,some people need to lighten up a little bit. Bleeding and swollen vulva are all the signs you need. Some bitches will go to great lengths to find a dog, so don't give her a chance, or your next sign may be what my post said. Absolutly don't let out without being on a leash :D Actually this bo...

MillerClemsonHD

I see you got another quality response that has become common during the see who can have the most post per day contest around here. All dogs are different. Some will be protective of toys, start nesting, some are just plain crazy. They often have to pee a lot I guess they feel like they have to go....

MillerClemsonHD

TraditionsGSPs2010 wrote:Great looking pictures! Do you happen to know who owns the GSP in the 4th picture down?

yup his owner post on here. Link below to a thread about this dog. his owner started the thread. He is also on Bruce's trial string.

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MillerClemsonHD

Yeah she is. I can blame the wife for her being spoiled!

Byrdgirl wrote:Is Mae your gal? She was love bug. Tell the wife I snuggled her all up.

MillerClemsonHD

Thanks for the pictures. The solid liver female is Mae. Made the wife happy for a little while to get a pic.

MillerClemsonHD

He's in NC they are preserver birds. If he killed 17 wild birds in NC they might be extinct now! I don't even know the guy, but if he isn't hunting on 10,000 acres managed for quail you can't find that many wild birds in the south. Sounds like a good day. Fun when the young pups start to figure it o...

MillerClemsonHD

I was thinking about training my dog on a treadmill. Anyone try this? If so, what are some good techniques to get them to like it? I feel this could be a great way to supplement a little excersize if the weathers to crappy or don't have the time that day to go out, works to hectic, etc..... I delet...

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