GSP.
I haven't had any other breed, but have been around them.
You can get some that run big, some that hunt close.
They also seem to be one of the easiest breeds to train.
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- Sat Jun 18, 2011 12:03 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: what kind of dog should i get?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6820
- Fri Feb 25, 2011 3:04 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Port-Van Pointing Dog Club
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2573
Re: Port-Van Pointing Dog Club
I just heard about this club, and a google of it led me here. Does anyone have their contact information?
- Wed Nov 10, 2010 8:52 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Is there a vest that...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2183
Re: Is there a vest that...
That is pretty funny!prairiefirepointers wrote:This is the first thread I opened, after not being fully awake yet. DONT DO THAT TO ME!!!
Seriously tho.. I think no such item exists. You could maybe get creative with an old Crown Royal bag and a the cardboard from a Toilet Paper Roll?
- Thu Oct 14, 2010 1:35 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: How to ?? GSP and waterfowl hunting
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5147
Re: How to ?? GSP and waterfowl hunting
Ruffshooter wrote:She will learn the difference if you treat it different.
Rick
Rick,
How do you go about treating them differently? I have wondered the same thing about confusing a mostly upland dog when using for just retrieving work.
Thanks,
JT
- Thu Oct 14, 2010 8:27 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Letting off some steam.
- Replies: 52
- Views: 13463
Re: Letting off some steam.
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- Sat Oct 09, 2010 10:25 am
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Best hunting dog?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9929
Re: Best hunting dog?
All the advice above seems pretty solid, but I didn't see that anyone mentioned training. if you plan on buying a pup and training yourself, then you need to look at the train-ability of that breed. obviously all breeds can be trained, but some breeds might be easier. and different lines within the ...
- Thu Sep 23, 2010 4:39 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Differences between GSPs and GWPs
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4840
Re: Differences between GSPs and GWPs
Not sure what you are talking about by stirring the pot, but hey, you are the one in control, right?Greg Jennings wrote:Pot stirring and not the first case of it by that jt807. Ignore please and continue providing useful information.
- Thu Sep 23, 2010 12:42 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Differences between GSPs and GWPs
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4840
Re: Differences between GSPs and GWPs
GWPs are just GSPs that haven't had their hair shaved in a while.
In fact I got a GSP that I am letting her hair grow out, then try to re-register with AKC as a GWP.
Trust me, I know what I am saying.
In fact I got a GSP that I am letting her hair grow out, then try to re-register with AKC as a GWP.
Trust me, I know what I am saying.
- Wed Aug 18, 2010 10:28 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Truck advice
- Replies: 46
- Views: 11622
Re: Truck advice
I thinki Ruffshooter got this right. Diesel engines will not save you money. Also, there was a comment earlier about getting a F-450 instead of the F-350 so the engine wouldn't have to work as hard. Often times what they do is actually de-tune the engines on the larger trucks, so the engine cannot w...
- Tue Jun 15, 2010 12:03 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: electronic collars??????????????
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1739
Re: electronic collars??????????????
I have TT also. I had a problem with it, and the warranty service was awesome. I would defenitely go with a TT again.
- Fri May 28, 2010 9:15 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: New GSP in the pack ...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3867
Re: New GSP in the pack ...
Lucky guy, where are those pictures taken?
- Wed Apr 14, 2010 12:42 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: dog exercising in suburbia
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3984
Re: dog exercising in suburbia
I just use basically a long leash. Heel my dog and she runs next to me on my bike when we start out. I then tell her "out in front" and she takes off in front of me and pulls me a long. I have one of those bikes without a front wheel for my son, instead of a front wheel you clip it to your seatpost....
- Tue Apr 13, 2010 5:31 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: snake training in AZ
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2023
Re: snake training in AZ
They had one last Saturday.
I know of another guy who occasionly does it in the valley, send me a PM and I will give you his number.
I know of another guy who occasionly does it in the valley, send me a PM and I will give you his number.
- Sun Mar 14, 2010 9:01 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: AFTCA amateur walking shooting dog stake
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2597
Re: AFTCA amateur walking shooting dog stake
That makes sense. I also think it makes sense to know as much as you can ahead of time, to see if it is right for you. Plus, then when you get involved you will be able to ask better questions, and have a big picture understanding first. I was hoping to find someone in this forum with specific knowl...
- Sun Mar 07, 2010 9:56 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: AFTCA amateur walking shooting dog stake
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2597
AFTCA amateur walking shooting dog stake
I am thinking of running my dog in one of these trials, but I really have no idea what they are about. How does the trial work? How is scoring done? Is it pass/fail, or places? What does it take to win. I don't know that much about any other trials, either, so "its like an AKC hunt test" wouldn't me...
- Wed Mar 03, 2010 8:28 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Puppy Shots
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7947
Re: Puppy Shots
I think Walgreens are nationwide, and I know the ones here carry it. I have been told to not purchase it from a feed store or the likes. You don't know that it wasn't left at room temperature, but Walgreen's knows how to take care of medicine. Just ask at the pharmacy counter. It is more expensive, ...
- Sat Feb 20, 2010 2:41 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: spaying
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4818
Re: spaying
After spaying, how long will it take a mature dog, 2.5 years old, to heal, so she can run normally?
- Sun Feb 07, 2010 3:43 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Should I get a rescue GSP?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4071
Should I get a rescue GSP?
I have a 2 1/2 year old GSP, and want another one for my son. I have been thinking about getting one from a rescue. Should I? We will use it for hunting and trials in a local non-AKC club. He doesn't need the best dog, but a dog that could compete would be nice. It needs to be a good housedog. Our G...
- Fri Jan 22, 2010 12:20 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Box size for your dog
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2389
Re: Box size for your dog
Actually VZ if you have proper vent holes in the box and storage on top, which works as insulation, you dont have to many worries in the summer either. I have transported dogs in 100+ degrees and not had any problems. Although I do usually put ice in the box when the temp is over 95 to keep the dog...
- Wed Jan 13, 2010 5:56 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Chukar and Hippies - A newbie's account
- Replies: 27
- Views: 11670
Re: Chukar and Hippies - A newbie's account
That was a great story. I lived in the Pacific NW for a few years, so I know what you mean by hippies. Pretty funny.
- Sat Jan 09, 2010 8:55 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: for together- train a natural
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6496
Re: for together- train a natural
I think everyone was a bit thrown for a loop by your subject line Shadow, I am topher not together...... :wink: :lol: no I don't think so- some think you must train no matter what- you said even if they have it at 5 months you still need to back up and build the foundation- so tell me- i have two 5...
- Fri Jan 08, 2010 3:56 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Chukar and Hippies - A newbie's account
- Replies: 27
- Views: 11670
Re: Chukar and Hippies - A newbie's account
Great post. Very enjoyable reading.
- Fri Dec 11, 2009 9:02 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Feeding a pit
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5858
Re: Feeding a pit
That is funny.birddog1968 wrote:TEX-X wrote:we use to feed our hog dogs (pits) tires and cats
We like to feed the pits in our area a half a clip of 45 ACP.
- Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:54 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: GWP beards
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4030
Re: GWP beards
As a result of this: http://www.refugepics.com/members/26lb_tom/stickers.jpg Mine went from this http://www.refugepics.com/members/26lb_tom/Head%20shot.jpg To this (Actually this is 10 months later.) http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l432/az_draht/SDC10759.jpg It took well over a year for her bear...
- Sat Sep 26, 2009 1:42 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Quail hunting question
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4803
Re: Quail hunting question
If your dog is steady to the shot, you are in control. You can send the dog whenever you want. Shoot, and send 'em. You can get the delay down to a couple of seconds, and then you want have shots you have to hold back on because the dog was in the way. Shooting a dog is not an issue of the dog break...
- Sat Sep 26, 2009 11:39 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Drahthaar Wanted...I think
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9005
Re: Drahthaar Wanted...I think
What's the difference between Drats and Wirehairs? You can't tell them apart from looking. My understaning is that all Drats are wirehairs, but all wirehairs are not drats. Drats have extensive naturaly ability tests that they have to pass at certain ages in order to be be breedable. So when you bu...
- Mon Aug 31, 2009 2:33 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: where are the birds in this country?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9481
Re: where are the birds in this country?
As far as Arizona goes, there are three type of quail here. Gambels can be found all over the place. Not a good bird to hunt with dogs. They run, as well as live in the same areas as cactus. That means a lot of timing picking needles out of your dog, and retrainig for steadiness. Scalies are found m...
- Thu Aug 27, 2009 6:51 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: who needs pigeons-when you have deer
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3749
Re: who needs pigeons-when you have deer
Nice back. Was the deer pointing a bird?
- Wed Aug 19, 2009 2:03 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Pedigree Info Help
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5692
Re: Pedigree Info Help
In a puppy a dog in the 4th gen only contributes about 1/256 of the hereditary factors. It is incorrect to assume that a dog in the 4th or later gen could have much influence over the unrelated dogs appearing closer up. You may see phenotype but it is genotype we are looking for. It is cool to know...
- Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:57 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: VPI pet insurance
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6195
Re: VPI pet insurance
Just to give everyone a data point, of the premiums you pay on this insurance, about 30% goes to cover their actual costs of the treatments. The other 70% covers operating costs, administration, and profit. What that means, if you take about 50% of your premium and put it in a savings account, in th...
- Fri Jul 31, 2009 12:28 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: How did you get hooked on bird hunting?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 10069
Re: How did you get hooked on bird hunting?
My dad started taking my younger brother and I bird hunting when I was 12, some 34 years ago. My first hunt was for doves in Blythe, CA, then quail and chukar in the high desert, and pheasant in the Potterville, CA area. Blythe was hot, muddy, miserable and loaded with ticks. The woman hated it and...
- Fri Jul 31, 2009 12:24 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: How did you get hooked on bird hunting?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 10069
Re: How did you get hooked on bird hunting?
My wife and I wanted to get a puppy. We had two young boys, and thought it would be good for them. I wanted a dog that was bred to be trainable, and bred to be a companion for people. With no breeding for violence like german shepards. I started reading about GSPs, and like what I read. We answered ...
- Thu Jul 30, 2009 10:05 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What is a gundog?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4880
Re: What is a gundog?
BAYDOG wrote:LOL...then they must really hate me. If it hunts, and you gun over it...GUNDOG
Exactly!
- Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:43 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What is a gundog?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4880
Re: What is a gundog?
I was only kidding about the Britanny remark. Just trying to stir the pot.
- Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:03 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What is a gundog?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4880
Re: What is a gundog?
IMO, gundog would include retrievers. This site leans towards upland dogs, specifically pointing breeds, however anyone complaining about anyone asking a retriever questions is defenitely out of line. Besides, who cares if someone asks a question about a dog that isn't even a gundog, like a Pug or a...
- Sat Jul 25, 2009 9:21 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: choosing a breed. guard, point, track, pull
- Replies: 74
- Views: 15956
Re: choosing a breed. guard, point, track, pull
Rich Heaton wrote:I think I would look into getting a "newer" family,,, one that's a little less demanding.pgh4 wrote:i need some help finding a suitable breed for my new families purposes
Thats pretty funny.
- Thu Jun 04, 2009 10:27 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Best way to keep dogs off couch?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7079
Re: Best way to keep dogs off couch?
I have a couch with leather along the bottom. It helped to keep her off of the couch.
She would just sit on the floor next to the couch....
and chew on the leather.
She would just sit on the floor next to the couch....
and chew on the leather.
- Fri May 29, 2009 9:55 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Favre or Montana?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 10925
Re: Favre or Montana?
There are some great QBs mentioned here. Montano, Marino, Elway, I would take any of them any day over Farve. Don't get me wrong, Farve is very good. The other three are up there with the best ever though. Probably the main reason Farve is so well thought of is Madden's man-crush on him. He won't sh...
- Thu May 28, 2009 1:02 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Favre or Montana?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 10925
Re: Farve or Montana?
This is a no brainer. In football, I agree with early post that Elway would be my choice. Also, the comments about Montana, Elway, and Marino being better Quarterbacks - I also have to agree with this. If you think Farve is better than any one of these, your are either a green bay fan, John Madden, ...
- Thu May 28, 2009 12:47 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Walking your gun dog on a leash
- Replies: 38
- Views: 17458
Re: Walking your gun dog on a leash
... If I use the pinch collar, he'll back off from a "full out pull", but he still wants to lead and zig zag in front of you. ... Does he want to lead and zig zag in front of you, or does he actually do it? If he actually does it, then please don't take offense, but it is the handler and not the do...
- Thu May 14, 2009 3:32 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: beep or not to beep?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5042
Re: beep or not to beep?
I wouldn't hunt without a beeper. I have the TT G3 Upland. I can turn the beeper on and off from the remote, and when I do it makes a series of beeps. I usually leave it on in point only mode, so that when she points, I will know it right away. As soon as I hear it and know where she is, I turn it o...
- Fri May 08, 2009 7:50 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: GSP Coughing in water
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1137
Re: GSP Coughing in water
Yes I am kidding.
- Fri May 08, 2009 5:49 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: GSP Coughing in water
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1137
Re: GSP Coughing in water
That is good to hear. So I don't need to put her down?
- Fri May 08, 2009 10:58 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: GSP Coughing in water
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1137
GSP Coughing in water
When my 2 year old GSP swims, she coughes about every 15 seconds. Just one cough. She has always done it. Is this normal, or should I worry about it or keep her out of the water?
- Sat May 02, 2009 4:49 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Training session
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3051
Re: Training session
What is your dog telling you? Somedays mine would get bored quickly. Sometimes we would have marathon sessions. I learned to read her and understand when she is done.
- Tue Apr 28, 2009 2:56 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Natural Honor
- Replies: 44
- Views: 14029
Re: Natural Honor
So dogs point when there is a bird they smell, or a bird they see. Is the natural back also because they learn when another dog is pointing, there is a bird there? Stop to flush also?
- Wed Apr 22, 2009 10:55 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Training a versatile breed
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3311
Re: Training a versatile breed
If it's a versatile breed, it's still hard to beat the NAVHDA Green Book. I train them much like you do a retriever, except from day one I work them on a check cord pointing birds. Other than that, I get them in the water and have them retrieving a lot of clipwings. I don't work on one thing to the...
- Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:40 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Pest Control
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1372
Re: Pest Control
Good luck with that one. I think that is just a problem with rural housing, or what ever you want to call it. Everyone has enough land for a couple of horses, some dogs, maybe a cow, dogs, whatever. But nobody has enough land to get far enough away from neighbors so there livestock don't bother you,...
- Tue Apr 21, 2009 8:50 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: pointing labs
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2456
Re: pointing labs
If our looking for a dog for mostly quail, then why are you looknig for a lab? I am new to this stuff, but if I was getting a dog for mostly or purely upland hunting, then I would get a pointing breed. I don't know much about labs, are there other qualities that they have that you are looking for?
- Mon Apr 20, 2009 3:44 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Birds for training
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2276
Re: Birds for training
Hey everyone, I am in central VA and I am looking to get my hands on a few birds, just to introduce my pup to at this point. If I buy quail online I have to get 12 min, and I am just not ready for that many. Would like to get my hands on 4-6 quail, pidgeons. Thanks for any help! fg Where do you buy...