Gun Dog Forum

Casper

I am quite surprised that it hasnt been mentioned at all as of yet but there are Pointers that are bed for close working gun dogs. They are more commonly found prancing around a ring exhibiting their lack of beauty and grace and/or at a local hunt test struggling to get their Junior Hunter passes so...

Casper

I'll give $400 for one of those units

Casper

Doesnt the NGSPA have a Hun CH? In Montana?

Casper

If the dog isn't ready then why would you want to run it? IMO its better to make sure you have prepared the dog and yourself for the trial. If you don't then your just wasting your money.

Casper

The last stake I built I used a digging bar that I got at a Harbor Freight store. Already had a large flat spot to hammer on I just had to cut it to length. The digging bar was something like $30. The head on it is big enough that the "O" ring wont slip over it.

Casper

I am expecting my first litter and some recent discussions have come up about things to have on hand for the whelping and some things to do prior to whelping. Do you keep Oxytocin on hand? If so what is your reasoning for having it, when do you implement it, how often have you used it during a whelp...

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Thank you for the plug Maverick57. In my opinion spring time is a better time of year to get a puppy. They have a chance to grow a good bit and get a chance to chase some birds around before you attempt killing any birds for them. Spring and summer are great times of the year to build a foundation i...

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Ezzy, FTing isn't about hunting. More an evaluation of the dogs to find the best we can. To breed a better more biddable and attractive dog. They are performance events. When I take my dogs hunting I still want the same as I do when at a field trial. I want endurance, stamina, class and style. I wan...

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Sadly there is only one happy handler and that is 1st place

Casper

IMO what is become or becoming a problem is there are to many 'rules' being written and to many 'ideas' being created as to what the standard of a stake should be. AKC keeps amending their rule book to suit peoples -type- of dog. What I think is wrong with this is they are dumbing down the standard ...

Casper

IMO they should be judged the same. The judgment should be in how the dogs applied themselves to that particular course on that particular day. It should not have anything to do with "running bigger". I have never liked the term running bigger. It is a subjective term that can be viewed differently ...

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MTO4Life wrote:Stunning looking Britt! Very nice.

Here's the question. Is he related to Wild Mtn Shake Ya Tailfeather (Soldier)? Helen Riggle has him in Pennsylvania. Just curious. Anyhow, congrats on your Britt and best of luck in the specials!

Sody pop pop pop

I like that dog he's a good one

Casper

That is not correct, the Tracker beeps faster when the dog is standing, Marshal slower, can't remember about WLM, but all have a behavior mode. Folks, you need to ask yourselves why a slightly used $1,000.00 telemetry unit would sell for $200.00? A heavily used one sold for less that 50 bucks at th...

Casper

One nice advantage to the Garmin is the fact it will alarm at you when the dog is standing (pointing). As long signal hasnt been lost.

With telemetry you have to say to yourself that "the dog has been gone to long better see if he is standing".

Casper

I might be mistaken but I have heard that NFC/FC Tonelli's Rising Sun was a single pup. Quite a few of the solid Lvrs go back to Lancer's Answer. My S LVR foundation bitch Ginger was one of them. You are correct on this. Maybe one day I will get Lou to tell me Sonnies story again and write it down....

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Is it possible that the reason there isnt much close breeding going on in breeds like the GSP is the fact the most of those people are to afraid to do it? They just dont want to invest the time, money, and heart ache that goes along with a breeding program like that. It sure seems like the Pointer b...

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The ones I have seen were about the width of the of the ATV. So about 3 foot extension. Most have been square tubing so that they can slide into each other. They have drop chains with snaps just long enough to reach the dogs back.

This is coming from memory so nothing is accurate

Casper

Back to the original topic. Karen when I started with FTing I learned by watching, riding (every brace), and asking questions. If you express enough interest in it someone will take you under their wing and help guide you through FTing. Not only will they be your mentor they will become a friend. Th...

Casper

From what I have seen John Williams dog "Blitz" from Oregon has been an influential producer to the breed. This dog has won and placed numerous times at the GWP nationals. Not only was he a consistent winner in field trials but he's a hard core hunting dog too.

Casper

With your young pups what is your foundation like. How do you go about developing your new pup into the hardcore bird hunter you are dreaming about. Please give as detailed a description as you can from the day you bring pup home until the dog reaches an age of say 2 years. What do you do with pup f...

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Thats pretty good how did you video that? Is it a head mounted camera?

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12 Volt Man wrote:She can go.

She can find birds too

Casper

With the other thread "Puppy Prices" that discussion has got me thinking. How does one set a reasonable puppy price and/or Stud fee. I am an Amateur Field Trialer and I invest allot of money into my dogs. They are hunting dogs first, FT dogs second but I expect the same from them in both situations....

Casper

Right now, we are down to about 3 members. Did you include me in this 3? I havent received a member renewal so not sure if my membership is still current. Although the GSPC of Reno has a large membership the club lacks participation. Our last event was put on by 4 members, myself included. I have b...

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Sent you a PM. What made y'all decide on Nevada to run on wild birds? We are usually over looked for wild birds. We do our best to try and keep it quiet so its keeps all the yahoos from stomping our hills. So anyone reading this dont hook up with these guys you will be dissappointed in the amount of...

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Entries close on the 19th. So if your thinking about it get them to me ASAP

Casper

I always thought this was the best program. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other

Casper

Hey, did you ever get a bigger horse or are you still riding that Shetland??? Yes I got a bigger horse but that little shetland can climb the hills at mile post 9 like the chukars that inhabit those hills even above tree line :wink: and yes I still got him. Not sure I'd sell him, he can do it all :...

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To all those interested the GSPC of Reno is holding their fall walking trial on October 24th & 25th. This trial is being held at Topaz Lake, NV. The grounds are just a little over an hour south of Reno. Visit ( http://www.topazlodge.com ) for lodging and RV park/casino/and restaurants information. T...

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Way to go guys. It was a tough weekend in that heat.

Casper

Thanks Yvonne. Bang shouldnt take long to finish if y'all pursue it :wink: Hi Casper. Sorry I did not see this earlier. I gotta say I am pleased and proud of you, starting from scratch just a couple of years ago. Not easy, is it? I would take that certificate to a frame shop and have it mounted. The...

Casper

Way to go guys! Huge congrats to all.

Casper

dont know how many trials happen in the mid west or east coast that are gun on course but if there is an honor on a retrieve bird the honoring dog has to stand through the retrieve also unless the judge asked that the honoring dog be collared.

FWIW

Casper

Most horses sweat a bit while being hauled. Blanketing helps this but can also hinder things depending on how nervous the horse. Some sweaqt more then others but they all do it to a degree. The shipping fever is a drop in the immune system from the stress and chill of travel and can manifest in a m...

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https://www.breederinfocenter.com/images2/20031110104408_083304_1.jpg http://www.handyhilllabradors.com/images/maxie___sept_23_2007__aac.jpg http://www.labradors.gr/images/amazone1.jpg Dave unfortunately some breeders have the misconception that a Labrador must have these false traits......the head...

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I would plan on making your trip at least a two day trip. Depending on the trailer you have may be a bit rougher ride than you may think. Horses do need to stretch their legs too. There has been joint issues that have come about from horses that are in a trailer for extended periods and often. Most ...

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CherrystoneWeims wrote:Beautiful country!

Your beagles have much more leg than our beagles here in the US.

If you look at his lab, it looks different to the labs that some people call "English" labs here.

Dave, thanks for taking us along

Casper

I know a very well known field trialer that named his pup "Boner". He likes handing the leash off to others asking them to hold his...................

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Helen and Bossman, thank you. Helen your right Mac has set a standard, in my eyes and others. Belle was going to start getting broke out last year but with plans of breeding her I put it off and put it off and put it off. Bred her this spring but she didnt take :( (will try again this fall). As soon...

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Very impressive. I always enjoy your videos. You have some super dogs.

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daddyfid wrote:Do judges judge differently from a riding trial to a walking trial.

Unfortunately many do

A good judge judges dogs on their "application" to the grounds and the course. Always look at a dogs "application"................not how far in front he is.

Casper

All great trainers.

http://www.nelsonkennels.com/home.html Scott does a pretty good job

http://www.merrellkennels.com/index.htm Leroy has some class bird dogs

http://www.huntingdogtrainer.net/ Carl has some super nice dogs too

Casper

Thanks all for the congrats and kind words. There is a couple people I forgot to mention that deserved to be recognized, Helen (Kikismom) and her Husband Brian helped me get on the right track for the training that I needed to get done to bring Mac to his fullest potential and for introducing me to ...

Casper

I finally get to post something in this section for myself. Although I am waiting for AKC to say so my dog, MNL Rimrocks Desert Sands "Mac", Has finished his Open Field Championship. He managed to win the Open Gun Dog at the GSPC of Reno walking field trial Last weekend. This took 2 seasons to accom...

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wow that was a mouthful. All that in one sentence, good job

Casper

Is there anyone one that could honestly say they know who is who at each NSTRA trial? I am trying to find a guy that has participated in them in the past. I no longer have an e-mail or phone # hence I have no way of contacting him. Last known place he resided in was Tacoma, Washington. His name is M...

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Mark this was easy you gave the answer away in a different thread.

BigShooter wrote:Although only a year old I can tell that Chip, our German shorthaired pointer, is going to be another favorite. He led my 6-dog team to victory in the 2001 IFSS World Championships and Tok Race of Champions.

Casper

Here in Reno we have bird fields for our walking stakes because that is the crowd (hunt test) that enters dogs. Both have their pros and cons. Its all a set up. IMHO if you have a bird field put it in the middle of the course and make it as big as you can. This way the judges can see a dog start, ha...

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http://www.rsaledogs.com/

Ronnie is one heck of a guy.

Casper

Looks Awesome Carl

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