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Quail Country Hunts. I spend alot of time there. Todd and I are partners on some dogs and I do quite a bit of guiding there, dog training, and of coarse hunting with friends. I also enjoy running that old prick Jack's Elhew dogs into the ground. Do you hunt in the league? Where are you located? I'm...

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Nice pics chip! no way i'd use an electric collar as a girdle for me....electricity that close to my jewels and my wife is sure to find the transmitter

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I live in Illinois as well and I'm lucky enough to have some private land to hunt on, but I try not to over due my use...both to stay in good graces and to leave good bird numbers. I too utilize a couple of local preserves that are set up for the average person. One in particular is at Mulberry grov...

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I know most of you don't care to see more puppy photos but I've had a few requests....I promise no more until he's older and some serious training photos. http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr168/postoakshorthairs/SDC10484.jpg http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr168/postoakshorthairs/SDC10480.jpg h...

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I have mine within 40 feet of my dogs and, other than working the dogs up when they fly back to the coop, it doesn't hurt a thing with the training in my opinion. I also know a few pros who have theirs within 5o feet of their kennels as well.

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I guess your dog will eventually associate the other dog with meaning to "whoa" but in my non-expert opinion i like for the dog to understand why they should stop when they see another dog pointing. I like to hide the other dog (cut out or real) and when the dog comes around the corner and visualize...

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Congrats on the pup. Debbie raises some very nice dogs.

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I guess the real question is "Who didn't get a pup out of that litter?" Congrats to all who got pups...I am sure everyone will be more than happy with them. jhoughton Rank: Champion Well I guess it does appear that way. When your litter is the size of a wild covey it does flood the market a little....

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The newest addition to our family was picked up Saturday at walnut hill kennels. I haven't decided on an official registered name yet but we are going to call him "Cash". He was my first pick from the photos but I was the third pick for the males. I was pleasantly surprised to say the least when he ...

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Very nice looking girl!!

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I too appreciate this site. I was one of the puppy buyers today, and although I had certainly heard of Brenda's dogs, it was the forum conversations and pm's that made me comfortable enough to reserve a pup and drive a 15 hour round trip to retrieve him. I was lucky enough to meet a couple of member...

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#2 gets my vote...looks intense and I like that he's adventurous. Nice looking pups

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I see your point, but when I picture a dog running with his head high trying to find the scent cone then slamming on point I don't see it as tracking. I can think of numerous times when dogs I've hunted with come upon a pheasant and point..then the pheasant obviously moves within the brush..and the ...

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I understand your point, but not all dogs are slow, methodical, nose to the ground trackers. My dogs, and some of the others I’ve hunted over, do not put their noses to the ground unless the track gets very tough. They usually run the track, sometimes flat out, with their heads up, and point the bi...

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I don't know anything about gwp's so I can't help. I wasn't aware they checked hips that young.

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"I don't allow mine to track- so- being that we have and continue to hunt- quail, pheasants, doves, woodcock, grouse, prairie chickens, ducks, geese, and some yard "bleep" birds we aren't versatile-" "No what you do is lose cripples and give hunting a bad name because your dog can't, won't, or wors...

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If I remember right OFA costs $30 plus what your vet charges for the x-ray. I had one done a few months ago and I think the $30 dollars is correct for one dog. There's a cost benefit to doing several at a time. The rest of the cost is all up to the vet. I live in a rural area so the costs are prett...

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Finish my kennel, pup from snips, money for trialing and testing. I know it's hateful but I like you better now that I know your just a wise@$$ and not filthy rich!!! :D :D :lol: Okay, this has gone on long enough. I'll fess up ... I was just having some fun with the thread. I'm not planning to buy ...

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The reason I asked, was that I have some large sheets of thin aluminum. Could I cut them to fit and overlay the plywood before gluing and screwing the thing together? Are the clearances "lose" enough to make it work I don't own, nor have I built one of these, so take this for what it's worth. I ass...

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I guess I don't understand your concern...he retrieves like a maniac, knows the basics and has demonstrated pointing and holding live game and your more concerned because he won't "hunt" for an a wing? I wouldn't worry at all IMO. Sounds like you've got a fireball. If he acts uninterested in live ga...

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The last litter I raised I did the tails myself( I was afraid I would get boxer tails) , they turned out really nice, I marked the tails where they would cover the pups "privates" and that is where I cut.

Out of curiosity what did you use to cut the tails? and did you do your own dew claws as well?

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If the breeder you got the dog from didn't specify you had to include their kennel name you can name her what you want. Some include bits and pieces, or make a play on the parents names etc. but it's really up to you. Many name the dog one thing officially and have a different call name alltogether.

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When I logged back on the "choose files" icon was back on the regular site

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Brenda, When I pulled the site up it almost acted like it didn't finish uploading. I didn't have a "browse" button either. Underneath the area where the browse icon usually is I chose "use old uploader" and it took me into the browse area. Maybe they're having a little issue with the site, either wa...

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I like for each of mine to have their own run. i have had two females together for short spurts but will not keep two males together for the same reasons you've indicated. The other reason I like to only have one dog per run is so I only have to deal with one dog at a time when I'm feeding, collarin...

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That would be nice to see them. My wife is actually going to a seminar saturday during the day. Do you know what time he runs? We should be getting close to the unvieling

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Brenda I won't be able to make this coming weekend because it's our 15 wedding anniversary. When you run the pups at 6-7 months old do you have issues with them catching birds like I described? I assume if you do it doesn't give you any long term issues or you wouldn't do it. Will I wish I would hav...

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I ran two of my young dogs yesterday in the JH test at the Northern Illinois Weim Club at the Des Plaines wildlife area. Both Dogs are around a year and a half and had one solid year of wild bird and preserve hunting this last winter. I'm happy to say both dogs received their first legs but it was a...

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Wagonmaster wrote:
and my first view of Spot was his butt hanging out of her mouth

UH,,, in EP's they come out the other end,,,, but who am I to argue with Spots success.

How do you think we get the tails short.??? its the teeth man!

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but why would not the AKC limit it's tests and trials to only dogs that fit that "standard"? Jig's White Smoke had only one testicle but yet he is GSPCA hall of fame. They will call a dog MH that has yellow eyes, flat feet, sway back,hound dog ears, parrot mouth and crooked legs if he met the MH cr...

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I have had a few of these for pups and adults. I made my own instead of buying the kit. I used plastic hog flooring for the floor. I haven't noticed that they go to the house part anymore/less than a ground level kennel but it does make it harder to go in after them.

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I've had the same thing happen. This one female was holding birds reliably and when the guy got there she bumped every bird out there...i swear on purpose. Luckily the guy didn't mind

and took her anyway.

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One thing to make sure of...I just got stuck with this one today...is if your changing from a large plane to a commuter is that the commuter can handle the bigger dog. My example is I was to ship a shorthair pup that was 35 pounds and 24 1/2 inches to the top of the head erect. They would let me use...

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I've shipped some to buyers but never taken one along. I can tell you from doing the research to fly the one I did that if your dog is too big to fit beneath your seat you basically check it as checked baggage. Both of the dogs I've sent arrived in good condition with a good tempermant but I have pr...

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The problem is I have to wait 1 to 2 years before I can actually get the puppy. This is actually good for me physically since I will have time to find a proper residence. Mentally I cannot wait to get the little guy

your waiting two years or you have to wait two years on a waiting list?

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what type of field trialing? More info might help with your responses and info.

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Is there a difference in a titled hunt dog vs. a "hunting for pleasure" dog besides the titles? In my opinion..no, at least not always. If you read thru the different posts on here you'll find that most people get involved in tests/trials as a way of extending their season for their dogs and themse...

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so sorry to hear that. What a beautiful pup!

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The red flannel feed for the 26/18 formula is around 25 bucks for 50 pounds around central illinois and every 7th is free.

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I guess anyone who breeds seriously/kennel owner is supposed to be providing a community service instead of running a business. I agree with everything about ethical choices in betterment of breeding and the practices that go with it. However it takes money to do that. I make money... Does that som...

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Congrats Brenda!

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I don't think 800-1000 dollars is out of line if you like how she looks, acts and covers ground. Especially if she's really broke. You will probably pay 500 plus for a puppy with similar breeding.

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There are many who house dogs outside all year so, all things considered, I personally don't see it as unfair to the dog. You might be sorry when he does his business on your garage floor

I don't know how the DD's stack up on the allergy friendly scale so I'm not help there. Good Luck!

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Wow! That's a loaded question. First off--define "broke"..holding birds, points back's and retrieves, etc... or is the dog completely finished (which is what some call broke)...points and backs with style, retrieves to hand, hunts dead, broke steady to wing, shot and fall, handles, whoas on command ...

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by rockllews on Fri Mar 20, 2009 1:51 pm Pointing lab or not, imho you should find a different breeder. You said this gsp pup doesn't have the training or temperament you were under the impression that you were buying, and that you were LIED to. That's not exactly a trait of a good breeder. On top ...

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AKC registered? If so you can get a 5 generation one online for 12 bucks or so. There's probably an easier way, but sometimes I'll google the names on the back end of the pedigree and extend the pedigree, of what's posted on the internet off of the ancestors, myself.

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Ha..funny..that was to try and make the wife happy about the coop "blending" in

Amazing isn't it, we try to pull one over on our wives so we can harbor birds considered a pest by most people in order to walk around in the cold with a furry friend and harrass them.

Gotta love america!

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you are correct that it's difficult to measure with one person. I might be off a little but it's pretty clear she's considerably smaller than the other two adult females. I would be glad to participate in the data base. I'm getting a pup in June i'll start with

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Erdenreich's Major sire was moesgaard's dandy and dam FC Erdenreich's Hecla VD grief

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