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PiperGrouse wrote: that's frustrating when you see pheasants flushing 100yrds away from you.

Garrett

Remember Garrett, this is a pointing breed, not a flushing breed. This dog should be pointing the bird and standing for you to flush and shoot it, regardless if it's 10 yards or 100 yards.

KwikIrish

Hopefully a mod will move this to an area where more people will see it and you can get some advice. Info that might help those with more experience than I... Describe how a training session goes. (Do you use a check cord, have you shot a bird for the dog, how often do you work him, how long does a ...

KwikIrish

I would ponder MMM too. A more typical symptom would be the dogs mouth acting in a talking motion. Open and closing like they are chewing or talking for multiple repetitions/moments. Good luck, and I hope it isn't mmm.

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The search feature here and google are your best friend. Neil hit the nail on the head regarding your dogs age though. Sure, senior might have fun with a bird or two but you're not looking at anything advanced with a dog who has that much life experience. Looks like the dog has had a darn fulfilling...

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Instead of dirt you might consider pellets, either wood or alfalfa. Cleaner, and easy to scoop clean.

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We have a dog who's bloodsugar can and has dropped at the wrong times (ie in the field). If you're worried about the energy level, keep things like pb or oats and honey granola bars on hand. A half a bar 1-3 times throughout the day can help. All the dogs get some of it on hunts, and they love it.

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Stitches? Feed them in their own crates. Problem solved.

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Meg:

Kitty:

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I fly frequently with dogs. Delta is the only way I will go.
They have never done me wrong.

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Raw is definitely not cheaper per say, unless you can supply your own meat. Deer season made it cost efficient for me in the past. People would package their kills and I would take the carcass. I could usually pull about 20+ lbs from each, if not more, but I am not picky. The dogs will have less sto...

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That's a decent price. I used to do legs and thighs for $.60/lb, but would prefer necks and backs, they just aren't available around here. I am also on the road with the dogs 2-5 days a week and raw isn't feasible anymore. Both the dogs and I miss it! You'll see cleaner teeth and less waste.

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They will not build nests unless they are laying.
Good luck!

KwikIrish

A Beano or two a day worked wonders for our dobe.

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We currently have a bitch from Susan Russell living with us, doing the dual thing. Nice sound bitch. Easy to train. Susan produces some really nice stuff, and if she doesn't have something for you, she can find it for you. She has a litter in the works and possibly one pup left from the litter menti...

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I have been preserving several birds for about 6 months due to them being my eggs producers. I cycle other birds in every few weeks that I catch and buy. Every time, the "locals or resident" birds have beat up the newcomers. Pecked the feathers off the back of their heads and poking at their eyes. ...

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Unless this pug is running at the local dog park/kennel/ other places where things you should be concerned about run rampant, I wouldn't be concerned, especially of the pug has also been vaccinated as a young dog. There's a difference between taking your 8 week old pup to petco/dog park and taking h...

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On an adult average sized Brit, how long so most desire the tail to be? I guess I can't really see a difference between those two pictures?

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Does anyone have pics of both natural bob and docked to compare for us non-Brit specialists?

We had an Irish born with a bob tail. He was, of course, the nicest pup in the litter. :roll:

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Congrats on a solid litter and a great split of sexes!

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frontline wrote:Can't see his feet, maybe he's down a little on his pasterns.

Valid point!

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Some lines are slower to mature physically. When our dogs are 18 months, they might be considered done height wise but then they develop rib spring and body. This can, in turn, effect height. My primary client's dogs will not stop changing until nearly 36 months. Height, angle, width, all dependant ...

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You're a stronger person than I. It would be hard to hold back on someone who lied to my face about denying having my dog.
So glad you have your happy ending

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The worst is when the make it to the bed. Nothing like waking up in the middle of the night to a tick crawling on your leg. Ick. They are got really bad over the last 2-3 days!

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kwikirish when you say hawk wire ect what do you mean by wire? Power lines. The birds (especially the young cocky ones) get going at that high rate of speed and next thing they know, they have hit a wire. Sometimes they live to fly home, other times.... We've had one make it back with a severe inju...

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I can't imagine why you shouldn't have them broke by 6 months.

Honestly, the flowchart is a description I've never heard, but it makes complete sense.

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shags wrote:
KwikIrish wrote:Drool excessively and not be embarrassed?

Apparently you don't hang out with many pointer guys

Nah, I'm generally found with the vizsla crowd.

KwikIrish

Drool excessively and not be embarrassed?

KwikIrish

Honestly, I can't see why you would want to start with so many, unless you use large numbers of birds every time you train. If you have 2 dogs and use 3/dog every day you should keep about 10 just to have backups incase of hawk/wire/etc. Pigeons are prolific little bass turds. Purchasing birds who h...

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It doesn't take much to break a dog by one.... You also don't have to run a breed that won't make it in broke stakes if you don't want to. Last I checked they didn't issue you a dog to run, it was a choice like entering a broke dog in puppy, derby, and gun dog. I dont tell you that you can't run an...

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Not everyone has wonder dogs who break before a year, and not all are ready before two, but keep up the good work. :? They don't have to be wonder dogs to be broke by two. I would bet most dogs that are worked a decent amount, summer on the prairies and never caught a bird would be broke by 2. Runn...

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Not everyone has wonder dogs who break before a year, and not all are ready before two, but keep up the good work.

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Sorry you guys are having so much trouble . In all honesty pigeons are about the easiest thing there is to raise and take care of. You need to have a good loft that is secure and provides the birds with their needs and you should have little problem from there. I have over 100 and lost one baby thi...

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Do yourself a favor and don't tell them you use them for training regardless if you ever shoot them or not. It's all cruel in their eyes.

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Awesome addition to her title. Well done!!!

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We've used iron several bitches in the past while showing. All of them had no repro issues following the use. I know a vet who advocates their use as she read a study that argues that the use of check drops can be of major benefit. The idea is that every season they have without being bred is a wast...

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DogNewbie wrote:Looks like I'll have to get a second dog to save money!

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Karen wrote:We do the same thing. I buy the XL Pet Armor dose at walmart and split between 3 dogs.

Great minds think alike.

KwikIrish

The Walmart brand is our choice. Same formula as the name brand, and same price regardless of which dose we use.
That being said, we buy the extra large dog doses and split them for our v's and Irish. Without a doubt most efficient way to take care of the 6+ we have at any time.

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Rabies of course and a 5/7 way as needed that year based on activities. As they get older and I take them to less places, I reduce their vaccinations. I'm pretty set on immunity build up, but with the amount I travel, I'm required to have more than I'd like.

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Thank you all for the advice, it seems to be kennel cough indeed. We have been using the DM cough medication and has been working wonders. We decided to wait a few days to see if the cough worsened or stiffened before taking him in for an office visit, and so far he is recovering well. I think the ...

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I've never tried it and I don't think I would. Just leave the pair with the eggs until they hatch out and get big enough to fly a bit and eat and drink on their own. If the deal is you have to move them, take away the eggs and let them start over. A couple grand daughter's this past summer, went in...

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At this point he is just a puppy, let him be that! Take him outside and play with him, feed him, love him. He'll bond with you just fine!

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I have tried twice and failed both times. You would be better tossing the eggs to push them to lay more.

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Isaac,
"Homing" pigeons are the most reliable but we have trained ferals that we trapped to home, it's all about coming back to the food, and once they have a mate and eggs, the drive to come home gets that much stronger.

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Put mouse traps on the counter. If this doesn't deter her, mouse traps and e collar.

KwikIrish

If it continues (ie if it isn't the grass), it's likely kennel cough. The worst thing you can do for others is take the dog places including the vet. It's contagious but dogs will typically get over it on their own. I keep robitessin DM on hand to help them out when the coughing gets uncomfortable ...

KwikIrish

If it continues (ie if it isn't the grass), it's likely kennel cough. The worst thing you can do for others is take the dog places including the vet. It's contagious but dogs will typically get over it on their own. I keep robitessin DM on hand to help them out when the coughing gets uncomfortable f...

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9 and 13. That's it. We follow the jean dodds protocol.

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Between UW and wyo tech, lots of students.
Hope you don't mind wind and winter weather.

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I've known more than one dog who has bloated when they tanked up on water or food immediately after "working".
I would recommend 3 hours before or and hour after. Just my 2 cents. Best wishes.

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