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by phillipsgsp
Wed Dec 21, 2011 9:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pigeons are gone
Replies: 8
Views: 3029

Re: Pigeons are gone

Doug, I will have a few squekers that can be weaned in a week or so. They are pure blood homers. You can have them to start your flock back up and train to home to your place. Also I have some "show" homers that is a diffrent breed all together, you can have some of them also. They are very heavy bo...
by phillipsgsp
Thu Dec 15, 2011 11:55 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: So what are the new HT titles added by the AKC?
Replies: 5
Views: 2371

Re: So what are the new HT titles added by the AKC?

I would agree, the retriever test titles for me ,would be more of interest than going on past MH. I have friends that are in the HRC and have told me that my MH dogs would have no problem running in a seasoned test. Not sure of all the AKC criteria for them ,but definitly would look into it. I do ha...
by phillipsgsp
Thu Dec 15, 2011 10:23 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: So what are the new HT titles added by the AKC?
Replies: 5
Views: 2371

So what are the new HT titles added by the AKC?

What are the new HT titles that have been added by the AKC? I have heard of the addition of more passes at any level JH,SH,MH will earn a different level of title, say a MH2 or MH3 for a number of extra passes, is this true? Can someone in a nutshell , explain what has been added?

Thanks, Chad
by phillipsgsp
Fri Jan 14, 2011 8:35 am
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: I-Kam Video sunglasses
Replies: 4
Views: 3019

Re: I-Kam Video sunglasses

Doug, if you find out anything on these glasses let me know. I was thinking the same thing about video for client dogs i am training. it would totally make it easier to work the dog and not be messing with a camera.

Chad
by phillipsgsp
Wed Oct 14, 2009 11:26 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: WingShootingUSA
Replies: 23
Views: 8574

Re: WingShootingUSA

Scott, love the show. keep up the good work. We need more bird dog shows on tv, gettin tired of always watching deer hunting.

Chad
by phillipsgsp
Sun Aug 30, 2009 7:09 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: GSPC of Lincoln win
Replies: 10
Views: 4789

Re: GSPC of Lincoln win

Congrats, I swing thru and watch every once in a while, but did not have a chance to come by and watch. I was to busy training and chasing kids around. I only live 8 miles away. When are you going to be up next? I would like to start meeeting some of the GDF people when they are in the area.

Chad
by phillipsgsp
Sat Aug 22, 2009 10:06 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Pigeon coop feature
Replies: 2
Views: 1500

Re: Pigeon coop feature

I have the same thing on the front of my loft. It works great and I keep the water out there in it to eliminate water on the loft floor. I release them from the front and the have bobs on the top where it mounts to the loft.

Chad
by phillipsgsp
Sat Feb 21, 2009 7:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: German Pedigree Help
Replies: 13
Views: 6399

Re: German Pedigree Help

Right now all I have is some photo copies of the pedigrees from the sire and dam of my pups dam. Right now I could give you some names or try to scan them into the computer and somehow post them. Which would be a big task for me as I am very computer dumb. On the sires side 5 gen. pedigree there is ...
by phillipsgsp
Sat Feb 21, 2009 5:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: German Pedigree Help
Replies: 13
Views: 6399

Re: German Pedigree Help

Exactly, I happen to love the raw german fur/feather hunt drive and retrieve, not to mention the love for water. If you look at the breed standard for the AKC, it includes all of that, not just run 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile ahead of the handler go on point and look good doing it. Believe me I love that b...
by phillipsgsp
Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: German Pedigree Help
Replies: 13
Views: 6399

Re: German Pedigree Help

Her sire and dam were imported. I know the genetics of the sire of theses pups as it is a son of my MH dog who is out of a MH dog And my MH dog is 1/2 German Blood (Odin Von Sandwuste, Busjahn lines). I am sure this pup will meet up to what the pedigree shows. I would not be getting a pup or breedin...
by phillipsgsp
Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:59 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: German Pedigree Help
Replies: 13
Views: 6399

Re: German Pedigree Help

Also, what is required of a dog to complete it's KS title and what does the KS stand for? I have heard that the KS title makes MH over hear seem like childs play, is this true? Thanks



Chad
by phillipsgsp
Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:55 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: German Pedigree Help
Replies: 13
Views: 6399

Re: German Pedigree Help

Wow, thanks for the info! I am looking the the dams pedigree and every dog in its 5 generation is just outstanding. Is there any way of finding out what color the dogs are? As far as solid liver, roan, and etc.?

Chad
by phillipsgsp
Thu Feb 19, 2009 9:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: German Pedigree Help
Replies: 13
Views: 6399

German Pedigree Help

I was wondering if anyone can tell me what some of the abreviations mean on a German pedigree? I am getting a pup in the next few weeks that is out of my own breeding and on the dams side maily pure German lines. Most of it is Hege-Haus, Wasserschling, and Pottsiepen. Mainly all KS dogs, just do not...
by phillipsgsp
Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:52 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Leasing...?
Replies: 9
Views: 2598

Re: Leasing...?

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas!

Rob, what are you planning? Pups out of the Your young dog that you have been trialing.


Chad
by phillipsgsp
Fri Feb 06, 2009 6:08 am
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: Phillips' Rocky Sunday Gun
Replies: 4
Views: 3273

Re: Phillips' Rocky Sunday Gun

Thanks guys
by phillipsgsp
Wed Feb 04, 2009 9:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: National Open Shooting Dog Championship
Replies: 72
Views: 24940

Re: National Open Shooting Dog Championship

I agree with Ne Vizla, dont give up on a dog because most dogs won't give up on you.

Chad
by phillipsgsp
Wed Feb 04, 2009 9:19 pm
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: Phillips' Rocky Sunday Gun
Replies: 4
Views: 3273

Phillips' Rocky Sunday Gun

We said goodbye to to our first today. A dog that that tought me so much about hunting, dogs, and life. Being my first I would have ruined him if he were any less of a dog. 12 1/2 yrs seemed to go bye quick but we know he is in more comfort now. Rocky was not a trial champ or a Master Hunter but ope...
by phillipsgsp
Sat Jan 31, 2009 6:21 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Breeding question are unbiblical hernias genetic?
Replies: 15
Views: 6213

Re: Breeding question are unbiblical hernias genetic?

Sorry about the bad spelling, I knew what I ment to type. So this dog has had 3 litters and in her first litter there were 0 hernias, in her 2nd litter (of 12) there were 3 hernias, and in her last litter there is 1 that has a very slight hernia. What would the best thing be to do? not breed her aga...
by phillipsgsp
Fri Jan 30, 2009 7:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Breeding question are unbiblical hernias genetic?
Replies: 15
Views: 6213

Breeding question are unbiblical hernias genetic?

Got into a good conversation about unbiblical hernias today with a friend and both of us had some questions that we did not know the answers to. What is the common opinion, genetic or not? Also, if a dog did not have one, but one of its litter mates did, does it have the ability to pass the gene on ...
by phillipsgsp
Fri Jan 30, 2009 3:50 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Start on Ivomec at what age?
Replies: 19
Views: 11883

Re: Start on Ivomec at what age?

I do treat my dogs all year, and thanks for the info as I will confer with my vet on Monday when I am there getting a litter vacinated. If I remember right she said a dog can not contract or develope heart worm until 6 months of age. Maybe they have a incubation period of that long or somthing and I...
by phillipsgsp
Fri Jan 30, 2009 2:55 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Start on Ivomec at what age?
Replies: 19
Views: 11883

Re: Start on Ivomec at what age?

I draw it into a syringe and remove the needle, then shoot it down the back of the dogs throat. It has always worked out good for me that way.

Chad
by phillipsgsp
Fri Jan 30, 2009 12:54 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Start on Ivomec at what age?
Replies: 19
Views: 11883

Re: Start on Ivomec at what age?

My vet has told me that a dog can not get heart worm until 6 months of age. I usually start them on ivermec at about 16 weeks and have all my dogs tested once a year.

Chad
by phillipsgsp
Fri Jan 09, 2009 1:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy buying scam???
Replies: 27
Views: 8986

Re: Puppy buying scam???

We have had the same scam that started with a relay call. It came from when we put a add in the Lincoln newspaper for selling pups. I have not placed a newspaper add since then and have not had anymore of this type of calls.

Chad
by phillipsgsp
Sat Jan 03, 2009 12:43 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: CZ Ringneck Info/Report
Replies: 2
Views: 2480

Re: CZ Ringneck Info/Report

Thanks for the info. I just think it is a great looking gun for the money and it is not at the bottom of the barrel price wise so it should be a pretty reliable gun.

Chad
by phillipsgsp
Sat Jan 03, 2009 8:52 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: CZ Ringneck Info/Report
Replies: 2
Views: 2480

CZ Ringneck Info/Report

Anyone own a CZ Ringneck? I am looking at puchasing one and was wondering what if any problems anyone has had with the gun. Any info good points or bad points would be welcomed.


Thanks Chad
by phillipsgsp
Mon Dec 15, 2008 3:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Cold weather care for pigeons
Replies: 3
Views: 1482

Re: Cold weather care for pigeons

My birds have always done ok in the winter. I have a 4x8 loft and the entire south wall is open with a aviary. I have always been told to make sure they have water at their acess all the time and feed them a bit more when it is cold. Also to keep them protected from these NE north winds. I have had ...
by phillipsgsp
Mon Dec 01, 2008 4:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Our Economy
Replies: 60
Views: 19276

Re: Our Economy

The reason I say when gas goes up biz will pick up is because when large companies are not making money they are not spending money and that is less money out into the general public. For example I work on corp. jets for large service center in Lincoln. Right now we are very slow because of the stoc...
by phillipsgsp
Sun Nov 30, 2008 7:12 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Our Economy
Replies: 60
Views: 19276

Re: Our Economy

Kind of hit and miss here around Lincoln. Running into a lot of people that want training or a pup, but do not want to do anything till spring. I feel good about having 5 pups spoken for out of are next litter to be whelped Christmas week. I think as soon as the price of gas starts to go up, the dog...
by phillipsgsp
Sun Nov 16, 2008 6:15 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Central Kansas Quail Opener Update
Replies: 3
Views: 1218

Re: Central Kansas Quail Opener Update

I would love to be able to move 10 covys in one day on a consistant basis. How did the dogs work the singles? that is the most fun. Grat picture, I am always glad to see pictures of familys enjoying the outdoors, and if it is with birddogs, thats even better. Looking foward to getting my 8 and 4 yr ...
by phillipsgsp
Wed Oct 01, 2008 4:36 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Here's an Interesting Operation...
Replies: 18
Views: 5754

Re: Here's an Interesting Operation...

95% of the people I sell a pup to, want just that a good dog to hunt behind, and a member of the family. My focus is mainly on breeding dogs that hunt for the gun at a nice medium range. I have found that most people evan think what I call medium range dogs (not casting more than 200 yrds) is still ...
by phillipsgsp
Tue Sep 30, 2008 4:43 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Here's an Interesting Operation...
Replies: 18
Views: 5754

Re: Here's an Interesting Operation...

I still think that this is what they did to get some the first "pointing" labs that seem to be so popular. Like k-9 said whatever floats your boat. these dogs probly work good for a hunting lodge, they still point and probly do not range very far, so they are easy to keep track of and clients can st...
by phillipsgsp
Fri Sep 26, 2008 4:44 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: The Sequel to Walking for Sharptails in Montana 08...
Replies: 6
Views: 2056

Re: The Sequel to Walking for Sharptails in Montana 08...

Nices pictures Rob. Someday when I grown up I want to go up there. Very classic pics, with the old trucks and the old farmstead house. All your dogs looked good but just a bit hot. The pic of Milo looks nice. Did you guys hunt him broke or just let him do his thing? I found with Tucker anymore if I ...
by phillipsgsp
Tue Sep 23, 2008 2:18 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Nebraska CRP-MAP and other public access
Replies: 3
Views: 1861

Re: Nebraska CRP-MAP and other public access

let me know and I can let you know where I am finding the birds and what the numbers are like in which areas.
Chad
by phillipsgsp
Tue Sep 23, 2008 5:15 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Nebraska CRP-MAP and other public access
Replies: 3
Views: 1861

Re: Nebraska CRP-MAP and other public access

Halsey is not a place for pheasants. There is a ton of CRP MAP ground in Johnson co. that is good. Also waterfowl production areas in the rainwater basin, around york Geneva out towards Grand Island are good for pheasant. I hunt some waterfowl production areas in Seward Co. that always produce. They...
by phillipsgsp
Wed Sep 17, 2008 4:08 am
Forum: Training
Topic: pigeon catch
Replies: 7
Views: 3169

Re: pigeon catch

Using pigeons, the dog should stop and point them from at least 6 to 10 ft. most my dogs will point a stinky ol pigeon from at least 15 ft or more. The whole benifit of having and using the remote launcher is so that you can launch the bird from wherever you are when the dog moves, wether it is 30yr...
by phillipsgsp
Tue Sep 16, 2008 6:24 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: pigeon catch
Replies: 7
Views: 3169

Re: pigeon catch

When he starts to break launch the bird before he gets to close to it. He will start to steady himself with repetition. Are you useing homers? Do not shoot any birds for him until he holds through the flush and shot if you are goin to finish him out to the fall of the bird. Just don't let him catch ...
by phillipsgsp
Sun Sep 14, 2008 7:38 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Hunting in Nebraska
Replies: 5
Views: 1941

Re: Hunting in Nebraska

My family loves them. Cube it up and soak in Italion dressing for 24 hrs. Wrap in bacon with onion, jalapeno and bell pepper, secure with a toothpick and return to dressing for 1 hr. Then just grill or smoke. MMMMMMMMMMMMM Goooood!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chad
by phillipsgsp
Sun Sep 14, 2008 6:01 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Guide service/insurance/waiver
Replies: 5
Views: 2207

Re: Guide service/insurance/waiver

Thanks guys, How or whoam wrote up your contracts? I will probly have my own contract wrote up and have hunters sign it. I know where I guide they have insurance that covers accidents and I do not think dogs are covered. I to had a dog get peppered last year, just took 2 pellets but man it ticks you...
by phillipsgsp
Sat Sep 13, 2008 11:09 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pointer- Setter biased world???
Replies: 20
Views: 5000

Re: Pointer- Setter biased world???

That's right I would rather have adog that can do it all, Waterfowl, upland, whatever. I love having versitile dogs doing what versitile dogs are supose to do, not just run big and point. Earning trial ribbons without having to retrieve to me makes no sense at all. I love it when one of my dogs poin...
by phillipsgsp
Sat Sep 13, 2008 6:57 am
Forum: Training
Topic: E-collar sliding to side of neck
Replies: 7
Views: 2262

Re: E-collar sliding to side of neck

Makes sense, Just don't go to loose, you will not be making good contact.

Chad
by phillipsgsp
Sat Sep 13, 2008 6:52 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Best shotgun cleaning kit
Replies: 17
Views: 10144

Re: Best shotgun cleaning kit

Thanks guys I have always wanted to try the bore snake and just never had a reason to buy one, now that my rod in the old kit is broke I think thats what I will get. Just wanted some feed back on it before I bought one.

Thanks Chad
by phillipsgsp
Fri Sep 12, 2008 5:46 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: E-collar sliding to side of neck
Replies: 7
Views: 2262

Re: E-collar sliding to side of neck

Might try puting the collar on a bit higher right behind the ears and see what happens.

Chad
by phillipsgsp
Fri Sep 12, 2008 3:22 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Best shotgun cleaning kit
Replies: 17
Views: 10144

Best shotgun cleaning kit

I was cleaning my 20 gauge o/u last night and broke the ram rod. I am going to purchase a new kit, just wondering what people though of the bore snake and or any of the other tools for cleaning out there? what would you recomend to buy for a universal kit for 12/20 gauge guns?


Chad
by phillipsgsp
Fri Sep 12, 2008 3:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Guide service/insurance/waiver
Replies: 5
Views: 2207

Guide service/insurance/waiver

Anyone out there guide hunts for a preserve or wild bird hunting? If so do you have your dogs insured or does the club/preserve have you and your dogs covered in case of a accident? I have heard of clubs that have the hunter sign a waiver that stats you are responsible if you shoot a dog. Just wonde...
by phillipsgsp
Fri Sep 12, 2008 1:54 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Hunting in Nebraska
Replies: 5
Views: 1941

Re: Hunting in Nebraska

You can also get a CRP MAP atlas. (managment acess program) It is a county by county map that lists private land that is open to public for hunting. I shoot a lot of pheasants off of these places and have been told that there is grouse in a lot of them out west. I still would go to Halsey first over...
by phillipsgsp
Fri Sep 12, 2008 1:50 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Hunting in Nebraska
Replies: 5
Views: 1941

Re: Hunting in Nebraska

Drive north 1 hr to Halsey, Nebraska National Forrest. It is mainly grasslands and rolling hills. There are tons of Sharptails there. You can hunt all day and not see another soul, It is great. Drive clear to the south edge of it and that is where we have found the most grouse. I think you can also ...
by phillipsgsp
Fri Sep 12, 2008 1:31 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: E-collar sliding to side of neck
Replies: 7
Views: 2262

Re: E-collar sliding to side of neck

Does your collar have a beeper on the top? I have one with a beeper and it always shifts to the side. My other collars stay centered at the bottom. I have had no problems with the dogs feeling any type of correction with it to the side.

Chad
by phillipsgsp
Fri Sep 12, 2008 1:27 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: any training when in season
Replies: 6
Views: 1909

Re: any training when in season

I have worked my dogs while in heat and have had no problems with them at all. The males on the other hand turn into a handful. I have learned that when I have a dog in heat train all the males first then get the females out, The boys stay focused better if a girl has not been in the field first. Chad
by phillipsgsp
Fri Sep 12, 2008 1:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hello
Replies: 31
Views: 6480

Re: Hello

I would say English pointer, maybe crossed with shorthair?

Chad
by phillipsgsp
Tue Sep 09, 2008 4:40 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Not to bad a weekend...
Replies: 9
Views: 2246

Re: Not to bad a weekend...

Horse would be nice to have, just ahuge expense for me right know. I guess once you buy the horse and trailer the rest is just a drop in the bucket.

Chad