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markj

We used to run horses down to Kentucky to be bred. Went to the Kingsland auction many times. Uncle and Aunt live outside shepardsville with a track and boarding barn there.

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We had one up in the top of the barn the pigins used for nesting. Dad would go and get the little ones and he had squab for dinner. He ate stuff I just couldn't, like rocky mountain oysters, the ones from our cows and the ones I brought back from my cousins hog lot after we cut 200 piggies. Cut pull...

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Our hearts were broken last week when a 29 year old police officer was shot down by the person she was serving a warrant on. He had a glock with a 50 round drum mag, he was also shot and killed. I cannot understand all the violence, and then the hatred for those that give their all for the rest of u...

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Way I see it, it was first done for a reason like docking the tails. Why find out the hard way why it was first done? Why re invent the wheel? I see no reason not to do it, I can see reasons for it. Out in the field, the dog tears it off, what you going to do then? Pull a vet out of the pocket? It w...

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Never had an issue removing them. Use a vet and ensure no issues if you are worried about it. Bleeding is the only thing I can see might be a problem. Use steptic powder bought from any barber supply store to stop the bleeding. Look to another breeder if you wish to have dews removed cause after 5 d...

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It is always better to be safe than sorry. Some learn it the hard way.

markj

Vet says ear infection, pup has been given meds and hasn't shown any further episodes. They named him Doc

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I will let you know, he has a vet apt tonight. I took the remaining pups out in tall grass, other than not seeing each other they ran around til they found short grass, then the fight was on

little growls and barking. Was a lot of fun.

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I used to box. Was in a match with a taller guy, when he threw a right his left hand dropped exposing his face. I knocked him out in the 2nd round with a counter punch and an upper cut. pow out go the lites

I still work the body bag. Isnt like the old days of Ali, Norton and the rest.

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pup is 8 weeks old. I suspect ear infection. I am waiting to hear from the owner. I had the pup out in short mowed lawn for a couple weeks he didn't show any of this, the owner has bonded with the pup too. So I guess I will wait to hear back from him. These pups are really nice, my boy was hoping on...

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A guy picked up his puppy, went home to another state, noticed the pup when in tall grass gets wobbly and falls over, when put back on the driveway he is fine and doesn't show this behavior. Any one ever run into this? He will take the pup to a vet but I am really curious what is going on. Thanks fo...

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I once worked in a rendering plant, many dead animals come in daily, usually from farms. They get ground up and added to animal feeds. I also worked at the stock yards for awhile in the pig side of things. They often sent pigs to rendering if they couldn't be bought on the auction block. We sledged ...

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I'm crying with you man. Lost my Pevo last sumer after my baby sis passed from leukemia. I cant say which one made me cry the most.. I miss him so much, he was always right there watching me do whatever I was doing. Made me a better man tho. I try to be as nice as possible to others so that dog taug...

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Found some, thanks for the PM's.

markj

That depends on the Chapter

The chapter here close to me has some great folks in it. But then this is Iowa

We are a bunch of happy people here. I been to SoCal

I prefer No Cal any day of the week. Was in Petaluma awhile ago, very nice country there.

markj

Yeah, I'm not familiar with that breed at all. Good luck hope you get a great one if you are shopping.

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Anyone have a lead on say 6 quail in the Omaha area? Don't have to be flyers.

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NAVDHA trainers will help you to train. That's a good group to join.

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I do as momma dog does, grab the muzzle and close it, I add the don't bite command. A few times of this they give up, I do give them a chew toy to help with the teeth cutting (New teeth coming in). If that don't work then they go to the floor until they give up.

markj

That Ziggy is one bit of eye candy there. He looks very nice the way he is colored up.

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What breed are these? Just asking, I have no dog in this.

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Yes gun dog express is the one. Thanks my friend.

markj

I used one last time but cannot remember who. I have a pup might be going to Dallas area.

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My vet says my dogs are very healthy. One older female had a growth on her chest was scraping on teh dog house entrance, so the vet removed it surgically. Was 150.00 and well spent. What does feeding a dog non packaged dog food have to do with a vet? Are you changing horses mid stream? you gonna get...

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Like I said, the older I get.... Young people are so far away from the old days they jump before they look :) oh no there is a cliff there..... We just fed the dogs table scraps, trimmings from butchering, offal from them buthceud animals, eggs, milk by products, well just about whatever we had sinc...

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Well that explains nothing. Best go tell your mom folks are picking on you....

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Jail? really? Ever watch axe men? Old swampy never feeds his dogs, they get by on what they catch, vet told him his dog was in the best condition. Dogs can find stuff to eat, catch what they can and do very well. Jail? why not horse whup the guy?.... Man the older I get......

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The OP started this thread over frustrations of trying to purchase a poodle from hunting bloodline without a restriction. If you're intentions are to crossbreed the dog the pups aren't going to be registered anyway so why does it matter. My point was no breeder of hunting poodles is going to sell a...

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I spilled some cracked corn last time I got a ton in (2 weeks ago) my dogs ate it up, should I be worried cause they do it every time I get corn. :) (toss out the bait) Fishin is slow today......... I will say, I did find this statement in the article a little strange: "Table scraps should not be m...

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Down here on the farm, we use a dog bred from a Ausie dingo wild dog to herd our cows :) Who woulda thunk it? Young guys so full of testosterone :) argueing over what another wishes to do. Sounds kinda dictatorial to me. I just laff and go my way these days when some dunder head trys to tell me how ...

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Nice recipe. I use these tomatoes that are diced up with hot peppers. Cant remember the exact name. We also put the chili over spaghetti :) is a good taste, better than Italian sauce IMHO. Beans are usefull too, the sound of music sorta thing and my son toots the horn very well :) I do make texas ch...

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I spilled some cracked corn last time I got a ton in (2 weeks ago) my dogs ate it up, should I be worried cause they do it every time I get corn.

(toss out the bait)

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Demand creates the need for supply. I think some have gotten their panties in a wad..... too funny that.

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1gundog wrote:Why would anyone with half a brain trash up a poodle with lab or golden genes.

Or the Doberman, bred down from the Rottweiler by Herr Doberman........

markj

1gundog wrote:
markj wrote: Why would anyone take an old Spanish pointer and breed trash into it and come up with the GSP?
Hearsay

Well I got this book......

markj

Why would anyone with half a brain trash up a poodle with lab or golden genes.

Why would anyone take an old Spanish pointer and breed trash into it and come up with the GSP?

markj

I also might add that the pointing breeds have multiple venues, like NAVHDA, GSPCA, etc. Something for every one. What will you be doing with the dog? Competition? Pure hunting? Lap dog watching TV with you? This may get you on the right track. A network is a group of like minded folk sharing ideas,...

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Depends on the dog and the training method. If inside dog, then use a ball and roll it down the hallway, pup on a long leash. Pup gets ball you gently pull him to get him started your way, not a heavy pull just a small amount of pressure. Until he does it all by himself, you will have a better chanc...

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from what I've read, a bunch of folks (pro trainers,George Hickox among others) recommend an introduction at about 12 weeks... You can introduce them to birds at a very early age if it is done right. I put a dozen quail in a bird cage, sit it on the ground. place pups down wind and watch them close...

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Noh, my dogs have very short hair

maybe that why they call them shorthairs? We had springers as kids and we trimed them down using a shaver for animals.

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Let pup be a pup, Old Delmar said to happy time the pups but dont train until 1 year of age. Buy the book, read it and learn how to train like a real dog man. Continue as you are and you may mess that pup up. Do not let it catch even 1 bird. Let the gun work be for awhile.

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With my 12 year old soon to be 13 year old son :) Iowa, maybe nebr. Scott, I saw you hunt Pheasant bonanza, there was one field we used to hunt in, we got to the end and a pheasant flushed into the over head line and killed him self. I called my brother told him to tune in, he goes hey that was wher...

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I see parvo more in pups that are allowed to eat poo. Stop that and you should be OK, if pup don't do that well you are ahead of the curve.

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Was your pup vaccinated? Check what it is for, parvo is usually given with a multi shot like the puppy shots I give my pups before they leave for their new homes.

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Hey Doc, find the hunting stud you want, ask about doing a breeding, then show up with your dog

might just get it done that way. or explain what you are looking for. Not just a couch potato but a working mix dog. Good luck to you

markj

They just don't live long enough, my brother is in the same boat, his old dog is almost blind and he has trouble hearing. He will be buryed on my place where he used to live, my brother took him to his apartment to be with him until that day comes. I have 2 coming 12 now, holding my breath.... If do...

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We had thoroughbreds for racing, I put halters on them 3 weeks old, added a tow line to drag. They became acclimated to the lead this way as they stepped on that lead, taught them to give to the lead. At the age this pony is they already were acclimated to bridle and saddle. Trained up over 50 horse...

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Genetics account for more than people admit.

That's why you pick the line, then grab a pup. Training has a lot to do with it too. More than folks realize. Brains is most important in the dog, well the owner too

markj

Don't whip that dog

just kidding, he looks nice. Put together well, and his coloring is fantastic. My Grandpa raised them kind of dogs, dad was all springer and I found the Shorthairs to be mine.

markj

Water in a squirt bottle for in house, hose for outside dogs keeps them all quit. Now when anyone drops by, dogs start barking, I can just say quite down now and silence from them. I can also say kennel up and they head in single file to the kennel

repetition gets it and consitant training.

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