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Beauceron (Beacue Shepherd)

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John, I step back a bit on my stand because of we aren't sure what the judges saw. But this type of thing still concerns me that two judges in a small bird field, most bird fields you see in HT are 5 acres maybe up to 7, failed to see the honoring dog take the retrieve. After the honoring dog stoppe...

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Ditto for what Larue says. Bad deal all the way around. Negative judging is a bad deal. So is the bird field, single course without a birdfield is a muach better way to do things. Don't see it too often becasue clubs might have a tough time finding enough adequate gunners or might just be downright ...

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ABSOLUTELY GREAT!!!!!!!

Maybe a hair of truth????? Might hit close to home for some people!

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Just regular adult food.

I like the large breed puppy formulas but kinda figure for my 50 - 65 adults regular food will be just fine.

If I had a 180 lb Great Dane I'd probably use a large breed formula.

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Ted Nope I'll be at the GSPC of MN walking trial that weekend. Good luck to your dog on her first derby stake! Hope it goes well. Even if noone from the board is there have fun meeting other new people. Usually a pretty good bunch at FT. Just make sure you go out and meet some people as it has been ...

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Alice

Welcome aboard. Chris here in MN also, treasurer of the GSPC of Minnesota.

Nice to hear your working with rescue programs, keep up the good work.

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Rob

I remember you having a posting somewhere about looking for a different place to live.

Well after cleaning 6-8 inches of snow on Monday and another 5 today, I want to know your findings!!!!

March can be so cruel.

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My International dues expire this may and I am not renewing. This isn't saying that there still aren't some great people in NAVHDA, I have met some very good friends over the years in our local chapter. I also think for a first time dog owner/trainer, it can be a great starting point IF they fall in...

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There are a couple of nice GSP people out there, not sure about the rest though

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Looking at radar you might get lucky. Looks like the worst of it stayed west of you and went up into the UP.

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I'm glad the first trial went well. Sounds like your attitude to wanting to help made you fit right in. Every club always can use some extra manpower and is usually greatly apperciated. I don't want to here the details of "the underhanded" things but they do occur at times, which is a shame becasue ...

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Brenda I agree all the way. That new NAVHDA "Avoidance" training is fast, productive, but just the wrong way to do things. The dogs being breed by certain individuals that promote this are dogs that can take alot of pressure in training. In getting these dogs I think they are progressing away from t...

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It looks like all three of you were enjoying the weekend!

It was pretty nice over here too, but just now came inside from clearing between 6-8 inches of heavy wet snow from my driveway. March can be so cruel.

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Premiums are now available. Email me and I will get one out to anyone that is interested.

Chris Benskin
Treasurer/Walking Field Trial Secretary
GSPC of Minnesota
612.396.8502
Fax 763.753.5924
gspcmn-wft06@earthlink.net

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Very Nice!!!!

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The funniest description I have heard for those tattoos just above a girls backside is "Tramp Stamp".

I think I just wet myself laughing!!!!

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Allister I agree, just can't wait to get more. All my money goes toward the dog though! John Humor is always apperciated. But there is at least on guy that was in thh club that did exactly that, sold his FC, other dogs, training gear, the works, and got a scooter instead. Last I heard he is pretty h...

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John

Anyone in particular with that Harley comment? I know we have had a handful around here that meet that statement.

Probably much cheaper in the long run to I'd guess than these darn four legged monster we seem to enjoy.

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Whoa board

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You could also "break her in" to riding in a vehicle by taking a few short trips every now and then, so she will get used to riding in a vehicle. I agree. Growing up will help too. When my GSP was young he was a fright in a vehicle no matter what we did. But with some caution, exposure, and age he ...

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Vern

Welcome aboard, I had no idea you had been running dogs that long.

Chris Benskin here. Tony McGrane introduced us up at the GWP Nationals last fall at Solon.

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Nothing against the Diamond brand, even in view of thier recent incident of lack of quality control, but stay away from High Energy. I have heard and witnessed many unhappy folks with this food. Diamond Proffessional usually will yield much better results for not much more cost. Purina Pro Plan and ...

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People need to quit making excuses for this guy, his poor judgement, and his careless gun handling ablility. He is responsible for that gun, its discharging, the direction of the discharge, and what that gun's discharge hits. He is responsible for that weapon while it is in his hands. There are no ...

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I always prefer a real fence. Keeps your critters in where you want them and other peoples critters out.

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Rob Yes you were parked next to me at the Four Lakes Trial. You probably didn't recognize me because of the amount of clothing I was wearing to stay warm. Yes thier were a few of us Minnesotans there that weekend. Our walking trial is coming up on Friday - Saturday April 14-15. I'll email you a prem...

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I use a four wheeler. But since I am only roading one dog right now he doesn't pull real hard and doesn't benefit from the resistance training.

This year I will road him having him drag chains or cables for resistance.

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John

Fast horse? Rob's is a bi-ped. One of the best conditioned I've seen at a trial in a long time. You and I wouldn't stand a chance of keeping with him on foot for too long.

I'm gald you didn't succomb to political correctness with Whitey

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Nice looking girl, have fun with her!!

Bella Lugosi????

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John I knew the first AKC GSPCA trial was held in Anoka, I believe 1944 or maybe 1945. I had inquired with the AKC once about the results of this trial but they couldn't tell me anything. I'm sure if I would have pushed harder someone there could have gotten me the results. I think it would be nice ...

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I agree with Rob, I'm kinda partial to the white/liver look but still think black is very striking. I have seen some darn decent black gsp dogs in the field that were put together very nicely (from my limited confirmation understanding). Maybe the fear of the black dog in the show ring is what drive...

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Not only in Germany is black accepted, but nearly everywhere else in the world also.

Often have wondered what makes the GSPCA so much "smarter" than the rest of the world on this issue.

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My 3 yr old GSP eats 2 1/4 - 2 1/2 cups of Pro Plan Performance twice a day. The only time I have to reduce it is in the dead of winter when he sits on my couch all day. I would worry more about how the dog responds to a certain food than the amount of calories/cup it contains. Individual dogs prefe...

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The one that passed recently I believe was Gary Jagoda, a vizsla guy.

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It starts February 27th. I'm not sure of the order they run the stakes in, John could probably tell you more detail.

Good Luck!

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A weim attacking something, interesting. I was judging a SH test and was awaiting dogs at the line. My horse had his head down grazing and her comes the handler putting his dog right into the horses face saying "my dog has never been around horses before". After a brief hop by the horse I told him t...

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Congatulations to Jack and Howie!!!

Good to hear about the nice GD course, how does it compare to your place?

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The few racking horses I have seen appear to be somewhat finer built than a TWH. Just an observation from a equine novice.

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I am looking for a closer ranging bird dog to compliment the Pointer, I have. Just doing research now. I'd look at a well bred GWP that has some trial blood along with some NAVDA blood. My closeworking GWP is a great compliment to my wider ranging GSP. It's kinda fun hunting them both together. Bes...

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It is no accident that I now own a racking horse,as you can always hold the horse back.

Larue

What exactly is a "racking horse" I have heard this term a few times and after seeing your horse all others I have seen referred to as "racking horse" had the same type of build?

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The "Flat Walk" thing gets pushed to edge sometimes. 1 hour stake must have been an AF trial.

Do thier rules state a "flat walk" like the AKC or is a faster pace allowed?

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knine

Thanks for posting this, my name has been added to the petition.

John

Never thought about it but RICO is right on the money here in this case.

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I hear some people say that you make money breeding... I like telling these people "do you have any idea the amount of money they spend on trainging, field trials, food, shots, Time spent, dog barns, ect... plus hunting supplies, and of coarse a new over and under for the field trials !!!" they loo...

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Hey I know some dogs from that litter!

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John or Dave please explain to Rob some of the things you have told myself and shared on this board.

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I unfortunately have had the oppurtunity to watch a few episodes on TV.

Ouch!!!

Can't imagine any other format being so detrimental to good pointing dog work. Seems to be more about the killing than the dog work.

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No dog right now or else I would consider it. I have noticed if a guy doesn't mind driving 4-5+ hours there is a fair amount of walking trials available in the spring.

I will be going to the HOA Horseback trial going on 3/31-4/2.

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Rob is right on the money about a good triainer being a bargain. It can seem tough to shell out that money but often times it ends up being cheaper than the years it can take an amateur to do this. A good alternative may be to find your local NAVHDA club. Most of them have a wealth of experience in ...

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The German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Minnesota will be holding it's Walking Field Trial on Friday, April 14 through Saturday April 15, 2006 at Kelly Farms in Marine on St. Croix, MN. This is within 10 minutes of Stillwater, MN. We plan on running the following stakes on Friday... Open Gun Dog (RET...

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Here is the link to the AKC website that will explain thier prefix and suffix titles that you would see on an AKC pedigree.

http://www.akc.org/events/titles.cfm

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