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by Aslowhiteguy
Fri Apr 03, 2015 2:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: hunting poodle
Replies: 87
Views: 52889

Re: hunting poodle

fuzznut wrote:what a deal.... who needs a job?
https://www.teddybeargoldendoodles.com/ ... w-it-works
$650.00 to crate train for a week? Some people have more dollars than sense.
by Aslowhiteguy
Sat Mar 28, 2015 7:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: hunting poodle
Replies: 87
Views: 52889

Re: hunting poodle

I'd like to know if there are lines of hunting poodles. I have never heard of any. Could you imagine the looks you'd get if you showed up to a hunt test with a poodle? And how would you feel if you lost to a poodle? With that said, a neighbor of mine has a goldendoodle. I am not a fan of 'designer b...
by Aslowhiteguy
Thu Mar 26, 2015 5:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: hunting poodle
Replies: 87
Views: 52889

Re: hunting poodle

I'm just curious as to what you'll be hunting with a poodle. Ducks?
I know they are good retrievers but that's about all I know of the breed.
I thought you had meant pudel pointer and mistyped.
by Aslowhiteguy
Mon Mar 09, 2015 4:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: recommendation for upland gun
Replies: 36
Views: 17185

Re: recommendation for upland gun

migratesouth wrote:Franchi Intensity. Same inertia design, made in the same factory as the Benelli, lower price. I got one for well under MSRP and I love it.
Do you happen to know if they make a left handed version?
by Aslowhiteguy
Mon Mar 02, 2015 5:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog Size Question
Replies: 15
Views: 6405

Re: Dog Size Question

I prefer smaller dogs. A 55 lb, hard hunting GSP would be a great dog for me.
I think you should count your blessings. Sounds like you may have gotten lucky with that dog.
Good luck with him.
by Aslowhiteguy
Mon Mar 02, 2015 5:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pointing vs. Flushing
Replies: 56
Views: 26972

Re: Pointing vs. Flushing

If he's hunting mostly pen raised birds a flusher would be fine. For my type of hunting, a pointing dog will generally produce more opportunities to get a shot, but when the birds are plentiful, hunting behind a flusher is more fun. Those unexpected flushes are a lot of fun. I'm sure your buddy woul...
by Aslowhiteguy
Sun Dec 14, 2014 3:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: gps average ground speed per breed
Replies: 34
Views: 21772

Re: gps average ground speed per breed

Just wondering what average ground speed the different breeds are showing on the gps. I hunt 1/2 to 1 1/2 hours then move to a new spot. So the dog gets some rest between hunts. german shorthair. First hunt 12.5 mph later in the day 10 to 10.5 mph in open country I mostly hunt chukar. My setters av...
by Aslowhiteguy
Sun Nov 23, 2014 3:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Huntsmith
Replies: 9
Views: 3659

Re: Huntsmith

KwikIrish wrote:
Aslowhiteguy wrote: How's your pack of mongrels doing? I hear you may be sending one to some farmer in Ohio in a few months.
That farmer lost his mind. He's getting one of my red babies
FIFY
by Aslowhiteguy
Fri Nov 21, 2014 12:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: pup's leaving the litter
Replies: 37
Views: 17936

Re: pup's leaving the litter

Was it those monks (I forget the title of the book) who said 10 weeks is the optimal time to pick up a pup? Wolters, as I recall, said 7 weeks. And we all know what an authority he was on the selecting, raising and training a pup. :roll: 8 weeks is the minimum age where you can ship a pup via the ai...
by Aslowhiteguy
Wed Nov 19, 2014 6:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Huntsmith
Replies: 9
Views: 3659

Re: Huntsmith

Contact kninebirddog. What are you talking about, Shags? i doubt she even knows what 'silent' means. But if you need help with a training method that involves the abundant use of four letter words, she's your gal. :lol: :wink: Hey slow how's your bible spreading money munching dog doing? He's doing...
by Aslowhiteguy
Wed Nov 19, 2014 2:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Huntsmith
Replies: 9
Views: 3659

Re: Huntsmith

shags wrote:Contact kninebirddog.
What are you talking about, Shags?
i doubt she even knows what 'silent' means. But if you need help with a training method that involves the abundant use of four letter words, she's your gal. :lol:
by Aslowhiteguy
Mon Nov 17, 2014 6:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Gundog Blankets and pillows
Replies: 11
Views: 5597

Re: Gundog Blankets and pillows

shags wrote:
Those pillows are awesome, too bad they don't have setters on 'em.
Yeah. Then those of us with good taste could enjoy them too.
by Aslowhiteguy
Mon Nov 17, 2014 6:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Dog Question
Replies: 11
Views: 5487

Re: New Dog Question

I too went from a lab to a pointing breed (GWP) many years ago and have had a Brittany and setter since then. The concern you have with range might be unfounded and once your dog is up to speed and holding its birds, you may wish he ranged further. IMO, if you hunt your pointing dog too close, you m...
by Aslowhiteguy
Sat Nov 15, 2014 2:51 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Political rooster
Replies: 1
Views: 2157

Re: Political rooster

A true Obama rooster would have managed to escape and then blame his missing wing on republican tax cuts.
by Aslowhiteguy
Thu Nov 13, 2014 1:22 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Hillary & Jeb...
Replies: 11
Views: 6198

Re: Hillary & Jeb...

It's still a cabinet pos'n, which is close enough for me to call it WH, although technically not quite accurate
by Aslowhiteguy
Thu Nov 13, 2014 11:21 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Hillary & Jeb...
Replies: 11
Views: 6198

Re: Hillary & Jeb...

rat wrote:Please don't pollute this fine forum with political comments. Haven't we had enough of that the last several months?
I thought that is what the OT forum was for.
by Aslowhiteguy
Mon Nov 10, 2014 9:29 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Hillary & Jeb...
Replies: 11
Views: 6198

Hillary & Jeb...

could possibly be running against each other in 2016. Since 1980 there has been a Clinton or Bush in the White House all the way up to 2012. If one of them wins and is relected, in 2024 there will have been a Clinton or Bush serving as VP, prez or sec of state in the White House for 40 of the past 4...
by Aslowhiteguy
Sun Nov 09, 2014 10:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Strap Vest?
Replies: 16
Views: 8871

Re: Strap Vest?

Wingworks is the best vest I've owned. The Quil was nice and so was the Dunns I had for years.
My next SV will be another WW
by Aslowhiteguy
Sun Nov 09, 2014 10:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Anyone hunt 2 different breeds of dogs
Replies: 19
Views: 9254

Re: Anyone hunt 2 different breeds of dogs

The only reservations I would have is hunting a young pointing dog with a flushing breed.

As far as chukar hunting, a fairly big runner teamed with a close worker is a deadly combo.
I assume it would be the same for other birds too.

Hunting two big runners at the same time can be a pain.
by Aslowhiteguy
Tue May 21, 2013 11:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: California 2013 upland hatches
Replies: 7
Views: 2822

Re: California 2013 upland hatches

Here in Reno, NV the quail are paired up but no chicks yet. The chukar hatch is usually 3-4 weeks after the quail hatch. The hatch may be poor this year but it has to be better than last year. At least the cover is a little better.
by Aslowhiteguy
Wed Apr 24, 2013 2:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Help? Not to proud to ask!
Replies: 38
Views: 17041

Re: Help? Not to proud to ask!

What a great story and it's so kind of you to take them in and give them good care and a nice home. We can only hope that those were the only two those scumbags dumped.

Thank you for sharing your story. Best of luck.
by Aslowhiteguy
Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Setter pup!
Replies: 12
Views: 4070

Re: New Setter pup!

Nice looking mutt. I'm sure you will have fun. Please keep the pictures coming.
by Aslowhiteguy
Thu Apr 04, 2013 7:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog food
Replies: 58
Views: 15060

Re: Dog food

I feed Diamond Naturals. I think it's a little higher grade than the middle of the road stuff, but it's less expensive than most other "premium" food.
by Aslowhiteguy
Sat Mar 23, 2013 10:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Can you help point me in the direction of a breed?
Replies: 21
Views: 6409

Re: Can you help point me in the direction of a breed?

Britt, Setter, GSP. Of those 3 a britt might be the easiest in the house due to its smaller size. But as mentioned above, pretty much any of the pointing breeds would work. IMO, the lines/breeding is more important than the breed. My EPs are smaller than most Britts... Ya but they are still EP's. :...
by Aslowhiteguy
Fri Mar 22, 2013 11:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Can you help point me in the direction of a breed?
Replies: 21
Views: 6409

Re: Can you help point me in the direction of a breed?

Britt, Setter, GSP. Of those 3 a britt might be the easiest in the house due to its smaller size. But as mentioned above, pretty much any of the pointing breeds would work. IMO, the lines/breeding is more important than the breed.
by Aslowhiteguy
Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:57 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: in your opinion, which breed for a beginner?
Replies: 56
Views: 17290

Re: in your opinion, which breed for a beginner?

I don't think there really is a bad choice. If you're willing to put the necessary time in and you get a dog from a good breeding, you'll probably end up with a nice dog. I think the line and/or breeding is more important than which breed you decide upon.
by Aslowhiteguy
Wed Feb 27, 2013 11:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Guy - Help Pick My Pup!
Replies: 16
Views: 7091

Re: New Guy - Help Pick My Pup!

I would ask the Breeder to help you pick after all they have raised the pups and should have a some idea of which pups are more respective of their place in the pack versus the one always trying to be top dog. Starting out you do not want an alpha type dog...they are a challenge and will always be ...
by Aslowhiteguy
Mon Feb 25, 2013 12:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: my vet bill or theirs?
Replies: 35
Views: 14939

Re: my vet bill or theirs?

I too would file a complaint with the vet board. After they weighed in I would decide whether or not to take legal action.
Good luck.
by Aslowhiteguy
Sun Feb 17, 2013 4:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Gatta poop eater, any helpful suggestions?
Replies: 26
Views: 9482

Re: Gatta poop eater, any helpful suggestions?

My one 8 month old pointer is become a proficient poop eater, not just his, but his brothers as well. I'm thinking I better try and change his ways. Anyone have a solution that usually works to curve his nasty appetite?? Steve May I please borrow him for awhile? :D My vet sold me some stuff to spri...
by Aslowhiteguy
Sun Feb 17, 2013 4:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Westminster Sporting Group
Replies: 76
Views: 16335

Re: Westminster Sporting Group

The discussion is really academic because I find serious hunters are skeptical of dogs (owners) that spend time in show rings... That holds true for this hunter. When I'm looking for a pup, I don't mind seeing a few show titles in a ped, but when I see more than a few I rule that breeding out. I co...
by Aslowhiteguy
Sun Feb 17, 2013 3:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Coyote speed?
Replies: 18
Views: 9698

Re: Coyote speed?

slistoe wrote:
Aslowhiteguy wrote:According to this, a 'yote is a little faster than a greyhound.

http://www.speedofanimals.com/animals/coyote
I guess they didn't consult with the guys running the coyote hounds. :)
The 'yotes extra speed comes from having the dew claws intact. :lol: :roll:
by Aslowhiteguy
Sun Feb 17, 2013 3:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Coyote speed?
Replies: 18
Views: 9698

Re: Coyote speed?

According to this, a 'yote is a little faster than a greyhound.

http://www.speedofanimals.com/animals/coyote
by Aslowhiteguy
Thu Feb 14, 2013 8:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Westminster Sporting Group
Replies: 76
Views: 16335

Re: Westminster Sporting Group

You might find that the Brit, weim, and Irish red and white usually look to be able to perform in the field too. Just because they have hair, different heads and angle doesn't necessicarily mean they aren't capable of doing that job. I can say it seemed to me that we had fewer dogs compete this yea...
by Aslowhiteguy
Thu Feb 14, 2013 12:20 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dew Claws?
Replies: 47
Views: 14516

Re: Dew Claws?

[ I think our point is no one has pointed out any research that even indicates there is a problem with dew claws. Go back and do some anatomy studies and I think you will find out the dew claw is like our thumb but is only attached with a smaller tendon that has nothing to do with the ankle strengt...
by Aslowhiteguy
Wed Feb 13, 2013 12:31 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dew Claws?
Replies: 47
Views: 14516

Re: Dew Claws?

We may just now be learning dew claws do have a function and are better left intact. Still waiting for any real evidence to lend credence to the assertion. Have you looked for it? There isn't much, but there is some. IMO, it's just a matter of whether you are more concerned about the dew claw getti...
by Aslowhiteguy
Tue Feb 12, 2013 8:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dew Claws?
Replies: 47
Views: 14516

Re: Dew Claws?

I agree Sharon but there is an old theory that you don't need to fix something that isn't broke. And taking the dew claws off hasn't produced a problem. has reduced the possibility of another problem so why are we even thinking of changing a procedure that people found was necessary or at least hel...
by Aslowhiteguy
Mon Feb 11, 2013 2:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dew Claws?
Replies: 47
Views: 14516

Re: Dew Claws?

There was some research suggesting for working dogs the dew claw does add some stability to the joint. Supposedly, keeping them intact is slowly gaining support. Apparently, the dew claw does make contact with the ground when the dog is running. Removing them may result in some instability. Accordin...
by Aslowhiteguy
Sat Feb 09, 2013 12:22 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How long do you hunt?
Replies: 26
Views: 8996

Re: How long do you hunt?

Anywhere from a couple of hours to walking back with a flashlight.
by Aslowhiteguy
Fri Feb 08, 2013 3:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Shooting Dog vs All Age
Replies: 168
Views: 45072

Re: Shooting Dog vs All Age

100% genetics. If they don't have it, environment will not give it to them. Once they are born, 99% environment (everyone knows of "that dog" that is great despite the owner/trainer) Have you ever seen a dog that had great genetics that got ruined by a poor trainer? :? You've just described every d...
by Aslowhiteguy
Fri Feb 08, 2013 12:01 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Speed and Stamina
Replies: 68
Views: 16163

Re: Speed and Stamina

I've only had one that would or could hunt all day and he was about as far from being a field trial dog as one can be. By the way, there are "bleep" few dogs that anyone who cared about their dogs health would run for a full day most of the time in Texas. Yeah, Texas would be a different story. Onc...
by Aslowhiteguy
Thu Feb 07, 2013 10:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Speed and Stamina
Replies: 68
Views: 16163

Re: Speed and Stamina

I don't trial so I would always opt for the dog that will hunt all day. If they're in shape they can do it, but not in the early season when it's still hot.
by Aslowhiteguy
Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Mandatory liability insurance for gun owners?
Replies: 23
Views: 6867

Re: Mandatory liability insurance for gun owners?

From the linked article: A Maryland proposal would mandate that anyone possessing a firearm have liability insurance of at least $250,000. It requires anyone selling, renting out or transferring a gun to verify that the person getting it has liability insurance... ...Some homeowners' policies cover ...
by Aslowhiteguy
Thu Feb 07, 2013 3:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Mandatory liability insurance for gun owners?
Replies: 23
Views: 6867

Re: Mandatory liability insurance for gun owners?

I don't believe that any current policy covers what the new laws are pushing for. I could be wrong but it would need to be a policy that specidically covers intentional shootings as well as accidents. Currently, you need to get an insurance policy that covers you personally for accidents involving ...
by Aslowhiteguy
Thu Feb 07, 2013 3:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Mandatory liability insurance for gun owners?
Replies: 23
Views: 6867

Re: Mandatory liability insurance for gun owners?

Most home insurance policies cover liability resulting from negligence, at least in Canada they do, probably very similar in the states. I would assume that would cover someone getting shot due to your negligence in operating or storing a firearm. You couldn't really buy a policy that is going to c...
by Aslowhiteguy
Thu Feb 07, 2013 2:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Mandatory liability insurance for gun owners?
Replies: 23
Views: 6867

Mandatory liability insurance for gun owners?

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/06/us-usa-guns-insurance-idUSBRE91516920130206 These are the type of things I fear. They may not outlaw gun ownership, shooting sports or hunting, but they can make it too expensive for many of us to participate. It's possible to achieve some form of gun contro...
by Aslowhiteguy
Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What hunting vest will you be using this year??
Replies: 27
Views: 14053

Re: What hunting vest will you be using this year??

another plug for the wingworks strap vest. much better than the quilomene that i also have.
by Aslowhiteguy
Tue Aug 18, 2009 1:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: dove season
Replies: 9
Views: 4509

Re: dove season

IMO, 4 months is too young for anything but low-zero pressure training.

Too many risks involved in taking a pup that young out hunting and not enough potential for rewards. It's not really a training situation.
by Aslowhiteguy
Sat Jul 18, 2009 4:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Boot suggestions
Replies: 14
Views: 5384

Re: Boot suggestions

danner has suposedly resolved the leaking problem with the pronghorns. the main problem with them is the soles wear out too fast. but if you want a light wt boot, they are a good choice. just don't plan on keeping them for a very long time, especially if you hunt in rocky country. some guys just buy...
by Aslowhiteguy
Sun Jun 28, 2009 1:29 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Rattlesnake Training
Replies: 3
Views: 1168

Re: Rattlesnake Training

sometimes there is information posted on you state wildlife dept website.

local dog clubs put them on.

quail unlimited also puts them on.

some trainers do it as well.

IMO, it is wise to have it done every year.