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by briarpatch
Thu Feb 05, 2015 6:46 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP MH
Replies: 17
Views: 9540

Re: GSP MH

Knobel kennels in Nj breeds nice dogs too
by briarpatch
Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:25 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Importing a dog from a foreign country (customs Broker ??)
Replies: 7
Views: 5520

Re: Importing a dog from a foreign country (customs Broker ??)

thought some of y'all might be interested.. I dug a little deeper into this because my pups flight got changed and Lufthansa again recommended a Customs broker . So I called a Customs broker and asked do I need one.. Basically he said it was a gamble to go without one because customs randomly resear...
by briarpatch
Sat Jan 21, 2012 6:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Importing a dog from a foreign country (customs Broker ??)
Replies: 7
Views: 5520

Re: Importing a dog from a foreign country (customs Broker ??)

Thanks for the info I had imported my Belle from Canada a few years back and didnt use a customs broker and it was no problem , but I dont think I had a website then . And I had never imported from Germany before. Lufthansa is the ones who called me yesterday and asked was I a breeder or do I own a ...
by briarpatch
Fri Jan 20, 2012 9:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Importing a dog from a foreign country (customs Broker ??)
Replies: 7
Views: 5520

Importing a dog from a foreign country (customs Broker ??)

Have you imported a dog from a foreign country ? Was a customs broker needed ? I am importing a pup and was called by the airline today and informed I probably need a customs broker ? I askd why and they said do you own a website and I said yes then they said the customs officials will believe you a...
by briarpatch
Fri Jan 20, 2012 7:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pre registered by breeder...
Replies: 106
Views: 29757

Re: Pre registered by breeder...

Yes I dont see the big problem with this ,some people seem to get all uptght about the registered name.. When in reality all it is is a paper name to help people (breeders ) improve the breed by seeing what litters produced great pups that excelled and what litters didnt fair so well if they are tes...
by briarpatch
Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:25 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: EP vs. GSP why the difference in $?
Replies: 125
Views: 36381

Re: EP vs. GSP why the difference in $?

You could have this same topic but titled navhda gsp vs FT gsp. Navhda GSP's seem to run 200-300 more per puppy. Agree with that one Seems with GSPs for the most part even well known FT bred dogs are generally cheaper than NAHVDA bred lines or show lines or well even known Hunt test lines for some ...
by briarpatch
Sat Nov 05, 2011 5:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP Bloodlines
Replies: 6
Views: 2703

Re: GSP Bloodlines

There are very few bloodlines(families) left, they have mostly been homogenized into one now. WOW must be looking at different GSP's then i see ..... There is a ton of differences in GSP's today especially when it comes to size and function would suggest you go to hunt tests /nahvda events /field t...
by briarpatch
Wed Oct 26, 2011 9:07 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: GSP size
Replies: 15
Views: 14965

Re: GSP size

Full frame development is usually complete by 12 months, but most of the breed are 24 to 30 months old before they are fully filled out.
Yep what they said ...

GSP's tend to come in many different sizes generally the size of the parents can give you an idea of what your pup will become..
by briarpatch
Thu Oct 06, 2011 10:41 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Anyone ever deal with MAAK for pets ??
Replies: 1
Views: 1029

Re: Anyone ever deal with MAAK for pets ??

For anyone interested I did get my products but they were very slowly shipped from another country :evil:
by briarpatch
Thu Sep 29, 2011 10:33 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Anyone ever deal with MAAK for pets ??
Replies: 1
Views: 1029

Anyone ever deal with MAAK for pets ??

I ordered a couple weeks ago some things from MAAK for pets but still havnt recieved them they said they shipped first class mail on the 12th , i think i should have recieved them by now if they had ..but maybe the mail is slow ..Just wondering if anyone else has dealt with this company before and i...
by briarpatch
Sat Feb 12, 2011 12:00 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Gun Dog Trainers - The Cream of the Crop
Replies: 86
Views: 30012

Re: Gun Dog Trainers - The Cream of the Crop

I would personally love to work with Steve Reis of top gun kennel or with Clyde Vetter with Sharp Shooter. Been to a training clinic with both of these guys and learned a ton in the short amount of time. It would be amazing to work with them for a month. I would second that and would like to spend ...
by briarpatch
Fri Feb 11, 2011 10:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dew claw problems
Replies: 26
Views: 7862

Re: Dew claw problems

It happens My buddies dog ripped off one last month while hunting , not the whole toe though just the nail got ripped out, bled a lot and the dog was limping around for about a week , obviously pretty painful for the dog, and this is a dog that normally handles pain well, he once got stabbed in the ...
by briarpatch
Fri Feb 11, 2011 10:22 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: DEW CLAW REMOVAL
Replies: 11
Views: 4554

Re: DEW CLAW REMOVAL

Its a little more complicated at an older age than a couple days old and should be done by a Vet. with the dog put under sedation. But its not a big ordeal . they amputate the toe and put in a couple stiches , you probably shouldnt run the dog for two weeks until the stiches come out... My suggestio...
by briarpatch
Wed Jan 12, 2011 6:46 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: PENN HIP and OFA
Replies: 26
Views: 9549

Re: PENN HIP and OFA

From what i have read only the Penn Hip looks like a more thorough test but what the heck do the numbers mean ? I am going with OFA just because its easier for most potential buyers and even myself to understand, everyone can understand what good, fair, excellent, mild ect. means ..they also have a ...
by briarpatch
Sat Jan 08, 2011 1:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Gun Dog injury - Warning GRAPHIC photo !!
Replies: 34
Views: 11568

Re: Gun Dog injury - Warning GRAPHIC photo !!

Wow that is a heck of a cut , sorry to hear or see I should say, hope your little gal gets feeling better soon ...
by briarpatch
Wed Dec 15, 2010 6:49 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Waterfowling with a GSP
Replies: 22
Views: 10329

Re: Waterfowling with a GSP

by ymepointer » Wed Dec 08, 2010 4:41 pm If you choose the parents wisely, it shouldn't be a problem at all. I would look to NAVHDA or DK breedings and you should be well pleased. +3 ...I agree and also agree many NAVHDA/ and especially many DK lines are built better for water work in colder temper...
by briarpatch
Tue Dec 14, 2010 10:48 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy contract ????
Replies: 81
Views: 19865

Re: Puppy contract ????

I meant no offense to you sorry if you took it like that , I have encouraged many people to buy puppies from you I well respect you and your breedings.. You was the one who decided to bring up your personal opinion on titles on a thread on a breeding contract, so figured it only right I respond with...
by briarpatch
Tue Dec 14, 2010 10:02 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy guarantee
Replies: 23
Views: 6161

Re: Puppy guarantee

Well what else would you want a seller to do birddog ? buy the dog back @ 10 times what you paid for it because you invested in it and it didnt work out..breeders already have invested tons of money into a breeding they can only do so much..most times the breeder has already lost money or gained ver...
by briarpatch
Tue Dec 14, 2010 8:45 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy contract ????
Replies: 81
Views: 19865

Re: Puppy contract ????

I also like to see any serious breeder pursue some sort of title on the dog that says they can take training.....JH does not tell me a thing....If a dog cannot take training it should not be bred IMO. This is just something we feel is important to build a line on What this has to do with a puppy co...
by briarpatch
Tue Dec 14, 2010 12:14 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy contract ????
Replies: 81
Views: 19865

Re: Puppy contract ????

I was in no way attempting to compare my breedings or kennel to brenda's , I am a newby when it comes to breeding, and being a newby was curious how she a pro at this went about putting her kennel name on the dog without a contract ...and was just agreeing that the breeder should have the right to h...
by briarpatch
Mon Dec 13, 2010 11:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy guarantee
Replies: 23
Views: 6161

Re: Puppy guarantee

the puppy guarantee , well figure it does several things for not only the buyer but the breeder , shows the buyer you will stand behind what you breed , for the seller if several of your pups end up later on in life with say bad hips, do you want the buyer or buyers going around telling everyone thi...
by briarpatch
Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy contract ????
Replies: 81
Views: 19865

Re: Puppy contract ????

I totally agree brenda , thanks for taking the time to respond..
by briarpatch
Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:00 pm
Forum: Forum News & Announcements
Topic: GDF CONTEST: CONGRATS: Ricky Ticky Shorthairs
Replies: 200
Views: 278626

Re: GDF CONTEST: Ending Soon!

I need all the training help I can get , count me in ........ 8) love contests
by briarpatch
Mon Dec 13, 2010 9:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy contract ????
Replies: 81
Views: 19865

Re: Puppy contract ????

The contract is not restrictive or telling me what to do? "It states My kennel name be used on the pup and the german use of the alphabet". I understand why breeders want their kennels names to appear on the pups but I'm totally against it. The buyer should be free to name the pup what he/she wants...
by briarpatch
Mon Dec 13, 2010 11:04 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy contract ????
Replies: 81
Views: 19865

Re: Puppy contract ????

It's not me being ridiculous, that is what the contract said. It stated the dog is to not be on the chain for more than a couple hours. There's no way you can re enforce that, why even have it? your reading to much into it , it is in there as I dont want buyers who throw a dog out on on a chain and...
by briarpatch
Mon Dec 13, 2010 8:12 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy contract ????
Replies: 81
Views: 19865

Re: Puppy contract ????

thanks for the input everyone I will give it some more thought.
by briarpatch
Mon Dec 13, 2010 12:16 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy contract ????
Replies: 81
Views: 19865

Re: Puppy contract ????

If you breed long enough, my guess is you'll get screwed a couple times with or without the contract I would have to guess that is true , and yes I have defended the contract abit as i like the idea behind it , perhaps I will do away with it though and keep a copy to use it as a guideline discussio...
by briarpatch
Sun Dec 12, 2010 11:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy contract ????
Replies: 81
Views: 19865

Re: Puppy contract ????

Cajun , testing is good but assures me of nothing you as a breeder are willing to do if the parents have been tested and the dog still comes up with a serious defect..
testing doesnt eliminate the possibility of all serious defects
by briarpatch
Sun Dec 12, 2010 11:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy contract ????
Replies: 81
Views: 19865

Re: Puppy contract ????

True ezzy and the contract certainly doesnt cover every issue that could arise , just thought it would help give a few guidleines , as to what I would expect from a buyer and what show the minimum as to what they could expect of me. Many buyers also like to see a written warrenty Oh and thanks GB I ...
by briarpatch
Sun Dec 12, 2010 11:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy contract ????
Replies: 81
Views: 19865

Re: Puppy contract ????

I did not know my kennel name had to be first GB , wow thanks for that info, that is important to find out ...My kennel name is registered with the NAVHDA though already.. Oh and GB and Kinebird could you all answer the question as well have you ever had an issue arise after the handshake method wit...
by briarpatch
Sun Dec 12, 2010 11:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy contract ????
Replies: 81
Views: 19865

Re: Puppy contract ????

well I can give ya a prime example brenda , I know a fella very well who has a good dog with an excellent nose , he wanted to breed it someday , he treats the dog as if it were his son and trains and hunts with it a lot, and even does some hunt testing (prime canidate for any breeder to sell a dog t...
by briarpatch
Sun Dec 12, 2010 10:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy contract ????
Replies: 81
Views: 19865

Re: Puppy contract ????

well kinebird apparently you cant read too well, it states I will pay for the second Vet opinion and if the vets disagree we both pay for a 3rd if there is a dispute , I dont see where this contract is very restrictive at all as someone stated it provides full breeding rights to the pup It states My...
by briarpatch
Sun Dec 12, 2010 12:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy contract ????
Replies: 81
Views: 19865

Re: Puppy contract ????

Thanks for the input guys and yes I totally understand what Ezzy is saying , and yes the contract is only worth the paper its printed on if you feel the option broken is really worthy of spending the thousands of dollars it will cost you to fight for it in court. Ezzy your right its great to have fr...
by briarpatch
Sun Dec 12, 2010 2:06 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy contract ????
Replies: 81
Views: 19865

Re: Puppy contract ????

Thanks Artic , I just updated it abit with a lot of your suggestions
by briarpatch
Sun Dec 12, 2010 1:40 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy contract ????
Replies: 81
Views: 19865

Re: Puppy contract ????

I actually mixed up kinebird and ezzy on that last post sorry Ezzy LOL yes artic I threw in the copy of titles earned in there so i could keep records about how the dogs produced performed, but if someone didnt follow it how would i really know ...or would i really pressure them about it if i seen t...
by briarpatch
Sun Dec 12, 2010 12:49 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy contract ????
Replies: 81
Views: 19865

Re: Puppy contract ????

Oh ezzy well if they aint testing the dog to prove there is something wrong with it , how would you know there is something wrong with it ? just cause they said so ? I surely aint gonna pay to have someone elses dog OFA tested to see if it has hip dyspasia or not .... the only buyer expenses they ha...
by briarpatch
Sun Dec 12, 2010 12:34 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy contract ????
Replies: 81
Views: 19865

Re: Puppy contract ????

Ezzy I too never been much on contracts either but think a simple one just to protect the dog and myself abit as a breeder and even give the buyer some guidlines as to what I am willing to do for them should there be a problem with the dog later down the road and give the buyer some security that I ...
by briarpatch
Sat Dec 11, 2010 11:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy contract ????
Replies: 81
Views: 19865

Re: Puppy contract ????

Even critisisms would help .....thanks
by briarpatch
Sat Dec 11, 2010 9:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy contract ????
Replies: 81
Views: 19865

Puppy contract ????

I know many people dont believe in doing contracts as a buyer or a seller, but I was trying to come up with a simple one.. my simple one quickly got longer with the more thought I put into it. Can y'all take a glance and tell me what ya think ? to much to little ..would sign for a pup or wouldnt sig...
by briarpatch
Sat Dec 11, 2010 9:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Our Newest addition
Replies: 15
Views: 5573

Re: Our Newest addition

Thanks Guys, yes it was an AI breeding , This makes my second pup from an AI ...Guess I am drawn to some of that older blood :D I would love to get some pics of the stud , I always do them photo pedgrees on my dogs
by briarpatch
Sat Dec 11, 2010 10:30 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Our Newest addition
Replies: 15
Views: 5573

Re: Our Newest addition

Thanks everyone

GB here is her pedigree http://www.perfectpedigrees.com/4genview.php?id=3209
The stud has been used by No Mars Kennel in the past .. Its a Heavy German background with a little Hustler blood thrown in ..
by briarpatch
Thu Dec 09, 2010 9:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Our Newest addition
Replies: 15
Views: 5573

Re: Our Newest addition

Rapid fire , I think they still got a couple pups left from the litter over at hungry ridge kennels , not sure what colors though, both Steve and his wife Erin were very nice to deal with as well, good folks
by briarpatch
Thu Dec 09, 2010 6:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Our Newest addition
Replies: 15
Views: 5573

Re: Our Newest addition

Thanks everyone , she's really pretty the pictures dont do her justice, I hope she turns out to look similar to her mom damOdessa.jpg Dam: Int'l CH. No-Mars Odessa vom Hauss. (Solid Black) NAVHDA N/A (Field Test) Prize 1 OFA# Excellent(Hips) CERF# Clear (eyes Clear) JeremyS » Thu Dec 09, 2010 12:14 ...
by briarpatch
Wed Dec 08, 2010 8:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Our Newest addition
Replies: 15
Views: 5573

Re: Our Newest addition

YEAH she brought to hand 9 times out of ten , I must say I was impressed ..and this was while she was still a little nervous from the long flight and new surroundings
by briarpatch
Wed Dec 08, 2010 7:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Our Newest addition
Replies: 15
Views: 5573

Our Newest addition

Picked up our new pup from the airport tonight , the pictures dont do her justice


Josie 3.jpg
Josie 2.jpg
Josie 1.jpg
by briarpatch
Thu Nov 04, 2010 2:28 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: 6 months old - training fetching
Replies: 1
Views: 991

Re: 6 months old - training fetching

Very impressive ....very sharp looking gal too
by briarpatch
Wed Nov 03, 2010 8:41 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Hives and Benadryl?
Replies: 16
Views: 4775

Re: Hives and Benadryl?

Looks nasty Wems, sorry to see your pooch having troubles ...
by briarpatch
Wed Nov 03, 2010 8:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Shorthair Advice-Do you know this pedigree?
Replies: 34
Views: 12522

Re: Shorthair Advice-Do you know this pedigree?

by Wildweeds » Wed Nov 03, 2010 8:44 pm I'm going to side with the paper ain't squat. Well I agree and kinda disagree with the above statement weeds .. I agree the best way to evaluate what a pup may be someday is to see the parents in action , but even with seeing the parents you dont know exactly...
by briarpatch
Sun Oct 31, 2010 3:19 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Black Cloud
Replies: 3
Views: 2571

Re: Black Cloud

it works Great ...I use #2 's or #3 's though, they have a special # 3 shot they make as well it seems to work about the same as the #2's and i use BB for geese knocks em geese dead at 60 yards or more, its the best thing i have found for ducks and geese when it comes to nontoxic
by briarpatch
Sun Oct 31, 2010 3:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Shorthair Advice-Do you know this pedigree?
Replies: 34
Views: 12522

Re: Shorthair Advice-Do you know this pedigree?

I have to agree with GB I'm familiar with the Caden, Dixieland , Greif. The Hege Haus, and Wittekind is good German DK blood. and saddletramp and shooting starr as well in the background ..also clown is mentioned in a dogs name in one of the background dogs names wouldnt be surprised if ya went a li...