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by BoJack
Sun Feb 20, 2011 6:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: For sale section
Replies: 13
Views: 3590

Re: For sale section

Typical,typical typical,every time a business or site gets new owners.Fooling and toying around changing everything thinking they're making things better(to their standards).The worst part is not getting input or voting from members.Everything was fine before,Quit Toying With Things!!Get an Erector ...
by BoJack
Sun Feb 20, 2011 4:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: OFFER SOME HELP OR DONT COMMENT
Replies: 32
Views: 8191

Re: OFFER SOME HELP OR DONT COMMENT

"Once you post a message on the internet, you have zero control over how others will respond,"
Your answer in a nut shell.
And the other side of the coin is take any good answers you may get to your questions and ignore any you consider otherwize,works both ways.
by BoJack
Wed Feb 16, 2011 9:54 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Setter Discussion
Replies: 303
Views: 123687

Re: Setter Discussion

I've owned Setters and Pointers off and on since the 70's. This one belongs to a freind of mine.I have a year old sister of hers that's identical,including the straight up style. http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/Czechboy95/PeggeyJan2010.jpg This was my first in 1975-Rebel-out of Ch Grouse Ri...
by BoJack
Sat Feb 12, 2011 9:35 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: prong collar vs. pinch collar
Replies: 11
Views: 4541

Re: prong collar vs. pinch collar

+ 1 also to what brad stated.Also my opinion that the dogs usually learn easy on them with little pressure(teach themselves). I used to train Police dogs also.Was giving a seminar once and noticed on of attendies's dogs was squeeling with hardly any pressure on the leash when doing some obedience.Up...
by BoJack
Sun Feb 06, 2011 12:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Grouse Dog Range?
Replies: 27
Views: 6258

Re: Grouse Dog Range?

I think more important then Range is the question does the dog have the Ability to Find and Handle grouse?
by BoJack
Fri Jan 28, 2011 3:34 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Bobwhites for training wanted
Replies: 3
Views: 1149

Re: Bobwhites for training wanted

Matt Mentz in Seneca NY has strong flying birds,and he ships also.He's a bird dog man himself and also a respected judge.And pretty sure he has some now.
http://members4.boardhost.com/coverdogf ... 56687.html
by BoJack
Thu Jan 27, 2011 3:05 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: M Doggie Launchers
Replies: 1
Views: 516

M Doggie Launchers

Anyone used the M Doggie Launchers,if so with what success?
http://treadsandtracks.com/
by BoJack
Thu Jan 27, 2011 1:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: M Doggie Launchers
Replies: 1
Views: 683

M Doggie Launchers

Has anyone used the M Doggie Remote Launchers,and if so with what success?
by BoJack
Tue Jan 25, 2011 9:57 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How Can I Find A Pedigree!
Replies: 10
Views: 3538

Re: How Can I Find A Pedigree!

"I did'nt know they did that!?" With that litter they did.It can be done and some do it,But the breeder has to know what he's doing and with the right dogs.It's usually done to lock in quality and desirable traits in the offspring.One of Sean Derrig's Ch Pointers is out of a brother/sister mating,
by BoJack
Tue Jan 25, 2011 7:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Homing pigeons on the nest
Replies: 9
Views: 2558

Re: Homing pigeons on the nest

The eggs will usually hatch as long as both birds cock and hen sit on them and the eggs are fertile.The males will sit on the nest in the day and the hens sit at night.Pigeons don't just have a Spring laying season like gamebirds.They can breed and lay about anytime,but the breeding gets most strong...
by BoJack
Sun Jan 23, 2011 4:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Domanent Dog question
Replies: 13
Views: 3178

Re: Domanent Dog question

"Funny that you would mention this as my husband has threatened to do this! What will the neighbors think"

They'd probably just think " Mr._______ is over there pissing around again"
by BoJack
Sun Jan 23, 2011 2:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What do you guys think of these pups???
Replies: 21
Views: 6504

Re: What do you guys think of these pups???

You shuold know or see(or find out) what Both parents are like,and the kind of pups they may have produced in the past (*Checkable References from the breeder)Paper or names doesn't make the pup or dog,genetics and how they're passed down do,good and bad.If the parents have been bred before your bre...
by BoJack
Sat Jan 22, 2011 2:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Domanent Dog question
Replies: 13
Views: 3178

Re: Domanent Dog question

"Have definatly thought about doing this, but hesitate because we use the collar for other applications i.e ff and whoa" Well then if you hit him with the collar he should take it as "Whoa don't piss on that female again!" :lol: If that don't work,every time he pisses on the female piss on him,thoug...
by BoJack
Fri Jan 21, 2011 8:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What bird dog breed is the most affectionate?
Replies: 19
Views: 9355

Re: What bird dog breed is the most affectionate?

Hungarian Monkey Hound,second would be the Tazmanian Lizard Flusher
by BoJack
Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: i got hosed!
Replies: 126
Views: 46041

Re: i got hosed!

A little young yet for X-rays in my opinion.Those hips are probably not even formed good yet.I used to do prelims at one year.And hopefully your vet is experienced in doing OFA quality x-rays.Alot of vets say they know how to do them,but believe me not all do.If they're not done right and the dog po...
by BoJack
Wed Jan 19, 2011 12:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Weim in heat....suddenly gun shy
Replies: 18
Views: 6291

Re: Weim in heat....suddenly gun shy

A female in heat can do all kinds of crazy things.Was competing in a working dog trial a few years back,with a female in heat,that had to run as a bye and the last dog in the trial naturally.She impressed many and placed high in other trials. During her run she did Everything wrong,as if she had nev...
by BoJack
Tue Jan 18, 2011 1:27 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: i got hosed!
Replies: 126
Views: 46041

Re: i got hosed!

Sharon, The World's full of all kinds isn't it? I wonder what that guy would've thought if the shoe was on the other foot? What a jerk. And it sounds like some are even capable of Insurance Fraud.I'm glad that the biggest percentage of dog people I Know and respect do have Integrity.The rest I alway...
by BoJack
Mon Jan 17, 2011 10:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: i got hosed!
Replies: 126
Views: 46041

Re: i got hosed!

I guess we can just try and do what we can do.There will always be some sheep walking towards the wolves,without any shepherds on the hill.
by BoJack
Mon Jan 17, 2011 8:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: i got hosed!
Replies: 126
Views: 46041

Re: i got hosed!

"can totally relate to why someone should not be able to post that type of stuff at all on here" And why not if they have Documanted Proof of the problem and the breeder Ignores any attemps of taking care of the problem? May clean up some bad breeders ways of doing bad business. In your case when yo...
by BoJack
Mon Jan 17, 2011 12:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: i got hosed!
Replies: 126
Views: 46041

Re: i got hosed!

PM the breeder's name to anyone that wants to know here,(no board control there).I did exactly that a year ago after 6 mos of phone calls and e-mails to them that they ignored.I Posted - Breeder to stay away from in _______(State).Then after getting numerous PM's inquiring who the breeder was I told...
by BoJack
Sun Jan 16, 2011 10:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bird Dog/ Outdoor shows?
Replies: 47
Views: 10916

Re: Bird Dog/ Outdoor shows?

I'd say there's Plenty on here with dogs that would put on a great show.Letting people see what good dog work is, along with style and Manners.The ratings would probably go to the top from Serious bird doggers and hunters watching.
by BoJack
Sun Jan 16, 2011 2:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bird Dog/ Outdoor shows?
Replies: 47
Views: 10916

Re: Bird Dog/ Outdoor shows?

"What would you guys want to see in a bird dog show? What would make you watch it?" Well Trained Dogs and Good dog work instead of Renegade meat dogs,busting birds and stealing points.Most of the shows are more like a bird slaughter convention,focused on shooting as many birds as possible no matter ...
by BoJack
Fri Jan 14, 2011 10:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Who's Got More Style???
Replies: 50
Views: 12943

Re: Who's Got More Style???

# 2 looks like she's asleep on point.# 1's head style is about the limit for me.Wouldn't own one of them high Head Crank dogs,looks unatural and stupid to me,like they're pointing crows in the sky or something.No offense meant to anyone,some like em some don't.
by BoJack
Fri Jan 14, 2011 5:52 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Who's Got More Style???
Replies: 50
Views: 12943

Re: Who's Got More Style???

# 1
by BoJack
Thu Jan 13, 2011 3:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What do you think this means?
Replies: 20
Views: 6988

Re: What do you think this means?

Wow rollick,I mean Wow,(hope you're going to be okay from the Shock) I don't know what to say ,other then you're intitled to your opinion,as am I.And mine comes from Experience,Yours?
by BoJack
Thu Jan 13, 2011 1:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What do you think this means?
Replies: 20
Views: 6988

Re: What do you think this means?

A pup or dog will always take to the weakest member of the family(The one who does not try and excert authority,and it's usually the woman.It's the same as raising kids,they flock to Mom because they know she's not as stern as Dad.Most women have a hard time being the Alpha person,sometimes is almos...
by BoJack
Wed Jan 12, 2011 3:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Friendly Argument - Need Input
Replies: 30
Views: 8434

Re: Friendly Argument - Need Input

Maybe percentage wise Setters and Pointers may range bigger,but it's the Dog not the Breed.Been a Setter and Pointer man since the early 70's.Have you ver seen Bruce Shaffer's(breeder of your Cash dog) dog Dalin on the ground? He'd give any Pointer or Setter a run for their money and make any judge ...
by BoJack
Thu Jan 06, 2011 10:58 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Range Question
Replies: 12
Views: 3377

Re: Range Question

Usaully you can take range out of a dog but you can't put it in.I'd say at 3 years old her range is what it is.You could possibly set up some training scnerios in open country with objectives and plant your birds farther apart.But I think she is what she is.
by BoJack
Tue Jan 04, 2011 5:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: House Broke With Table Manners!
Replies: 0
Views: 428

House Broke With Table Manners!

House Broke With Table Manners!
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by BoJack
Thu Dec 30, 2010 3:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Training gimmicks...
Replies: 60
Views: 15307

Re: Training gimmicks...

I used to be Old School and trained that way for years,but not anymore.I call most of the new training things today Training Tools.A Necessity? No,but sure makes training go quicker and smoother.Epsecially when you work dogs by yourself,and with the lack of native birds is most parts of the Country....
by BoJack
Sat Dec 25, 2010 10:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Quail eggs
Replies: 16
Views: 7108

Re: Quail eggs

ultra, My buddy who has them,and others I've talked to say they call back the same as the normal color bobwhites.They Are Bobwhites,but with a muted red color phase.HOFmer Harold Ray wrote an article somewhere a while back about them.I'll be getting some started birds this Spring.You can find more i...
by BoJack
Sat Dec 25, 2010 7:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Quail eggs
Replies: 16
Views: 7108

Re: Quail eggs

Cajun, Where did you ever see quail eggs that expensive??? Post any links so I'll know to put them on the Looney list. gittrdone, If you can get some get some Tennesee Red Bobwhite eggs.They are Bobwhites but have a red tinge to them and they are Explosive strong flyers.I had heard how strong and fl...
by BoJack
Tue Dec 21, 2010 1:35 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: SPAM
Replies: 11
Views: 3974

Re: SPAM

Right I deleted it to just don't want to get anymore.
by BoJack
Tue Dec 21, 2010 12:36 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: SPAM
Replies: 11
Views: 3974

SPAM

Getting Spam-2(porn site)in my PM's?? Anyone else?
by BoJack
Fri Dec 17, 2010 12:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Grouse in southern App.
Replies: 37
Views: 13918

Re: Grouse in southern App.

blitz, I think he was a Boob(and so do Many others) for printing That article(along with actual directions)in that Bird Dog Publication for everyone in the Country to see,and Many to come and Pound that area with hunting prerssure.And I stand by that opinion.Are you Aware of the article? If so I don...
by BoJack
Thu Dec 16, 2010 8:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Grouse in southern App.
Replies: 37
Views: 13918

Re: Grouse in southern App.

Jezerio? Bingo! A Boob
by BoJack
Thu Dec 16, 2010 4:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Check out what I scored
Replies: 11
Views: 4815

Re: Check out what I scored

Good deal.The First thing to do with her is Bond,Bond,Bond.Once she learns to trust you and love you,the training will come easier.
by BoJack
Thu Dec 16, 2010 3:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: pigeons
Replies: 8
Views: 3217

Re: pigeons

The bleach or apple cider vinager will help to keep them healthy (1 Tbl sp to gallon of water),Once they are healthy.The best preventative is a Clean coup and Clean water.Poop,and dampness and dirty water can cause disease.A freind of mine who use to race professionally in the Gulf Coast region adds...
by BoJack
Thu Dec 16, 2010 11:34 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: pigeons
Replies: 8
Views: 3217

Re: pigeons

Grit or bleach in water has nothing to do with young dieing.Grit(including crused oyster shell) helps in the food digestive process of the adults and bleach in the water helps to fight gut bacteria.It's more then likely Paratyphoid.Apparently your adult birds are carrying it.The young get it and usu...
by BoJack
Wed Dec 15, 2010 10:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Grouse in southern App.
Replies: 37
Views: 13918

Re: Grouse in southern App.

Bruce, Quit being so modest.I know for a fact that you were the Professor of Grouse Bird University at one time.Don't some still call you 'Ole Ruffy' :lol: redman, NO upland bird population anywhere is what it was in the 80's.Georgia Use to be known as the Quail Hunting Capital Of The World also,but...
by BoJack
Wed Dec 15, 2010 3:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: WINNER: Ricky Ticky Shorthairs
Replies: 21
Views: 7741

Re: WINNER: Ricky Ticky Shorthairs

Congrats.
by BoJack
Wed Dec 08, 2010 8:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: "AA"?
Replies: 18
Views: 6124

Re: "AA"?

AA-Short for---Kiss Amos Goodbye-You can pick him up in the next County.
by BoJack
Mon Dec 06, 2010 7:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking for a Pro Dog Trainers Virginia / Carolina
Replies: 3
Views: 1083

Re: Looking for a Pro Dog Trainers Virginia / Carolina

A little young at this point for a trainer I think.You need to Bond with the pup,Socialize it,take it for walks and give it some exposure to sights,sounds,and even some game.That's about all a trainer could do at that age,and Charge you for it.
by BoJack
Sun Dec 05, 2010 7:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Red Setters?
Replies: 13
Views: 4252

Re: Red Setters?

http://bearcatsetters.nrsftc.com/
You couldn't go wrong with Doc Boser's dogs
by BoJack
Sun Nov 28, 2010 8:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: EP, what sort of breeding to look for & why ?
Replies: 53
Views: 24460

Re: EP, what sort of breeding to look for & why ?

"Fact is that Gene put half of the six Championships on Guard Rail (including AA) and he never lost him once in a trial ....ever." Maybe all that #9 shot George had to pepper him with finally put a lilttle more handle on him.George stated that in an interview with one of the bird dog publications,on...
by BoJack
Sun Nov 28, 2010 7:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Info on setters
Replies: 45
Views: 27564

Re: Info on setters

Sam Light owning a Ryman Setter?Ha ha ha ha, ha ha ha ha,ha ha ha. Spit my coffee out,That's a good one!!
by BoJack
Sun Nov 28, 2010 2:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: EP, what sort of breeding to look for & why ?
Replies: 53
Views: 24460

Re: EP, what sort of breeding to look for & why ?

"Gene says that Guard Rail wasn't a hard-headed dog at all ..."

That's not the way George Tracy tells it.At Gene's age maybe he has his dogs mixed up?