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by KwikIrish
Sun Mar 24, 2013 9:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Conformation
Replies: 79
Views: 24587

Re: Conformation

Where could I go, and what training would have to be done for me to put my male in a dog show? I'm in UT and I can't find anything that remotely looks like something resembling a bench show. Utah is hard. Shows are few and far between. Generally, I would encourage you to take him to handling class....
by KwikIrish
Wed Mar 20, 2013 9:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Conformation
Replies: 79
Views: 24587

Re: Conformation

Tell me about this dogs conformation.... http://i48.tinypic.com/2jbnrxl.jpg http://i45.tinypic.com/30bo7k0.jpg I have to say I can't fairly analyze your dog based on these pictures. The first picture and the second picture portray two different dogs in my opinion , and that's what a change of camer...
by KwikIrish
Wed Mar 20, 2013 11:32 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Conformation
Replies: 79
Views: 24587

Re: Conformation

Steve, structurally, I prefer your male. Your girl has balance, and that is something thg speaks volumes on its self. I wonder could you ever post photos or video of them moving? A gallop would be fine, as would a trot. You know one thing that I really like is the neck on her. His chest comes well b...
by KwikIrish
Tue Mar 19, 2013 12:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Conformation
Replies: 79
Views: 24587

Re: Conformation

Kwik, that's a fine looking setter. Why do they need to be posed with their rear legs so far back? Is it just to bring the top line down in the back? It just doesn't look natural to me. Short backed but standing over lots of ground............... The true length and angle of their rears can be judg...
by KwikIrish
Mon Mar 18, 2013 3:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Conformation
Replies: 79
Views: 24587

Re: Conformation

Kitty after and hunting season, while clippers were not involved, plenty of miles and birds were. She has hair and hunting ability. They can coexist, but you won't have much hair left at the end of the season. (Well the dog won't, hopefully I keep mine!)
by KwikIrish
Mon Mar 18, 2013 8:23 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Conformation
Replies: 79
Views: 24587

Re: Conformation

I agree, and of course the field setters "must" be sheared to compete. They would over heat quickly and perish, if not. I guess the thing that bothers me about the super long haired setters in shows is that it epitomizes the mind set of the show people. It's all about soft, flowing, smooth, beautif...
by KwikIrish
Fri Mar 15, 2013 12:27 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Can/should prisoner breeding Homers be taught to recall?
Replies: 9
Views: 3320

Re: Can/should prisoner breeding Homers be taught to recall?

Widowhood is like it sounds. You would only allow one member of each pair to fly, and the birds will be most motivated to return when there is young in the nest. V- John tell you specifically what age the young are that is most motivating to the family member to return. For some reason day 10 rings ...
by KwikIrish
Mon Mar 11, 2013 6:40 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Conformation
Replies: 79
Views: 24587

Re: Conformation

Steve, he has one of the nicest front assemblies I've ever seen on a pointer.
by KwikIrish
Sat Mar 09, 2013 9:42 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Gsp pup with arched back?
Replies: 12
Views: 6265

Re: Gsp pup with arched back?

Do you recall seeing this feature as a younger puppy? It looks like a severe roach over the loin (a structural characteristic) and its likely he showed signs of this prior to 7 weeks. If this is just a roached loin, he will likely perform to the standard you expect. Dogs structure can change well in...
by KwikIrish
Wed Mar 06, 2013 10:23 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: 2013 Arizona Regional Championship
Replies: 11
Views: 3646

Re: 2013 Arizona Regional Championship

Congrats!
by KwikIrish
Thu Feb 28, 2013 1:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Fore-Angulation/Shoulders in Pointers.
Replies: 95
Views: 39537

Re: Fore-Angulation/Shoulders in Pointers.

Wenaha wrote:I wonder is anyone has used this 'shoulder angularity theory' to analyze the top 10 or 20 AA pointers/setters? I do hear a lot of discussion of this theory by some AKC people - seldom, if ever, by trialers running FDSB pointers and setters.
I would love to do a field study of this.
by KwikIrish
Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Chats open
Replies: 7
Views: 2121

Re: Chats open

I've tried in the past (with a droid and my iphone) and couldn't.
I wonder if the kindle can?
by KwikIrish
Wed Feb 27, 2013 8:22 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Fore-Angulation/Shoulders in Pointers.
Replies: 95
Views: 39537

Re: Fore-Angulation/Shoulders in Pointers.

I've got a question about dogs with deep chests. Could it be possible that they might do better in real steep country like where I chased chukars today? Just a thought, Steve Can you explain why this might be? I would like to see pictures of what you all consider to be a deep chest in a pointer vs ...
by KwikIrish
Tue Feb 26, 2013 8:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Fore-Angulation/Shoulders in Pointers.
Replies: 95
Views: 39537

Re: Fore-Angulation/Shoulders in Pointers

slistoe wrote:
KwikIrish wrote: Ie in my diagram, could A actually be proven as superior to B and C?
As in the Foxhound where speed and endurance are critical to the breed?
Replace a with b... But yes, as is nessicary in most hounds, correct?
by KwikIrish
Tue Feb 26, 2013 8:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Fore-Angulation/Shoulders in Pointers.
Replies: 95
Views: 39537

Re: Fore-Angulation/Shoulders in Pointers.

Kwik, I cannot answer your question because I don't know. Now, in your diagram there is four separate angles and alignments. In my opinion, the first one that he calls "correct" is what I believe show people would agree with. Type B is the same in that the 90 degree line touches the back of the sho...
by KwikIrish
Tue Feb 26, 2013 2:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Fore-Angulation/Shoulders in Pointers.
Replies: 95
Views: 39537

Re: Fore-Angulation/Shoulders in Pointers.

In another passage from Brown's book, it reads "No one has shown by tests that 90 degree angle at the point of shoulder is optimum for a given purpose, and it is especially wrong for swift dog." He also states that, " No swift dog observed has ever had anything near 90 degrees: Cheetahs have very l...
by KwikIrish
Tue Feb 26, 2013 1:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Fore-Angulation/Shoulders in Pointers.
Replies: 95
Views: 39537

Re: Fore-Angulation/Shoulders in Pointers.

this thread has really begun to veer off topic, and that's a shame. I feel I can really learn a lot from conversations like this, and pictures with descriptions from these threads. Kwik, are you saying that if the fronts had the same exact angles as the rears they would be more balanced? And that wo...
by KwikIrish
Mon Feb 25, 2013 10:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Fore-Angulation/Shoulders in Pointers.
Replies: 95
Views: 39537

Re: Fore-Angulation/Shoulders in Pointers.

Allin13 wrote:should look like this!!
Who knew pointers came in that color combo?!
by KwikIrish
Mon Feb 25, 2013 10:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Fore-Angulation/Shoulders in Pointers.
Replies: 95
Views: 39537

Re: Fore-Angulation/Shoulders in Pointers.

It's like they don't exist... at least you can't tell from the photos. Have you considered that the reason they may not exist is because they are structurally inferior? The dogs that can perform get bred and become the average standard. Excellent point slistoe! My idea is that if their fronts were ...
by KwikIrish
Mon Feb 25, 2013 10:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Fore-Angulation/Shoulders in Pointers.
Replies: 95
Views: 39537

Re: Fore-Angulation/Shoulders in Pointers.

Whippet is going about 40 mph. Can't answer the speed of the others! :)
by KwikIrish
Mon Feb 25, 2013 10:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Fore-Angulation/Shoulders in Pointers.
Replies: 95
Views: 39537

Re: Fore-Angulation/Shoulders in Pointers.

Remember this thread, Rowdy? I like to go back and read it sometimes. I feel like I can always get more ideas from reading past conversations about this. Thanks for the topic. viewtopic.php?f=69&t=35666
by KwikIrish
Mon Feb 25, 2013 7:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Fore-Angulation/Shoulders in Pointers.
Replies: 95
Views: 39537

Re: Fore-Angulation/Shoulders in Pointers.

Kwik, Seeing you are in Irish, can you shed some light on bloat/torsion issues and how the thinking of chest type has an impact on it? Thanks..Dan It is our expierence that bloat is almost completely genetic. Key word almost. Deep chest or not, genetics are the biggest factor though bloat is the br...
by KwikIrish
Mon Feb 25, 2013 4:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Fore-Angulation/Shoulders in Pointers.
Replies: 95
Views: 39537

Re: Fore-Angulation/Shoulders in Pointers.

Steve, that's actually not what I said (was FourSeason), but is absolutely something I agree with. Besides that, I wasn't asking about "pretty," I was asking about functional form. Of couese you were. Wyndancer brought up "pretty", implying that if a dog could hunt well short-term or win in a FT, i...
by KwikIrish
Mon Feb 25, 2013 7:43 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Fore-Angulation/Shoulders in Pointers.
Replies: 95
Views: 39537

Re: Fore-Angulation/Shoulders in Pointers.

Correct angle isn't what always makes a dog able to move properly. The whippet pictured is more than likely lacking in from angle, but what we do know from this picture is that he does have equally portioned scapula and upper arm. Moving from the elbow vs moving from the shoulder IMO plays a huge fa...
by KwikIrish
Sat Feb 16, 2013 10:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Westminster Sporting Group
Replies: 76
Views: 16335

Re: Westminster Sporting Group

fuzznut wrote: For his owners.. I was rooting for him! For the breed.... not so much.
Fuzz
You speak the truth.
by KwikIrish
Sat Feb 16, 2013 7:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Westminster Sporting Group
Replies: 76
Views: 16335

Re: Westminster Sporting Group

Then you don't know any judge who's judge the Best in Show. That's hilarious as last year's best judge has known me since I was a twinkle in my mom's eye. Politics? Yes. Thought the dog was legitimately nice? Yes. Chose the dog because they thought it would be the least impacted by the consumer rus...
by KwikIrish
Sat Feb 16, 2013 7:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Westminster Sporting Group
Replies: 76
Views: 16335

Re: Westminster Sporting Group

There is always a large increase in demand for whatever breed wins WM. The dog that wins each breed is normally the number 1 ranked dog from the prior year so by the time it comes down to "Best in Show", they are all top dogs and the judge really can't go wrong. Some judges will pick a more "exotic...
by KwikIrish
Thu Feb 14, 2013 7:22 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 KwikIrish
Thu Feb 14, 2013 6:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Westminster Sporting Group
Replies: 76
Views: 16335

Re: Westminster Sporting Group

I would like to know more about what you guys are talking about. These are all great reads but some of it is over my head. How could one learn more about all of this? I would love to have a dog I could compete with but Im lost if its like this. Jeff, I think I've misled you, sorry about that! 99% o...
by KwikIrish
Thu Feb 14, 2013 5:54 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Westminster Sporting Group
Replies: 76
Views: 16335

Re: Westminster Sporting Group

The GSP and GWP were very good moving dogs. I would want to put my hands on the GWP...the back brushing, chalk helper and feathering has me a bit suspicious about the coat. He was the number one show dog of all breeds in the country last year, we can only hope his coat texture was correct, about ev...
by KwikIrish
Thu Feb 14, 2013 5:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Westminster Sporting Group
Replies: 76
Views: 16335

Re: Westminster Sporting Group

I thought both those dogs looked like their confirmation had at least stayed true to their field breed cousins. The GSP and GWP were very good moving dogs. I would want to put my hands on the GWP...the back brushing, chalk helper and feathering has me a bit suspicious about the coat. He was the num...
by KwikIrish
Thu Feb 14, 2013 4:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Westminster Sporting Group
Replies: 76
Views: 16335

Re: Westminster Sporting Group

BUT lets be honest. There is a VERY narrow audience that appreciates a dual champion. They are widely considered mediocre at both show and field. Even in the Brittany, they are not well respected. So why bother breaking your butt and your wallet to accomplish something the masses don't appreciate a...
by KwikIrish
Thu Feb 14, 2013 1:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Westminster Sporting Group
Replies: 76
Views: 16335

Re: Westminster Sporting Group

Good catch, Cajun. And I agree on the hound group.
by KwikIrish
Thu Feb 14, 2013 1:19 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 year...
by KwikIrish
Thu Feb 14, 2013 8:49 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: International Shipping
Replies: 9
Views: 2935

Re: International Shipping

I believe that Korea has a program that specifies the following so long as the animal is 90 days old:
- Successful microchip implantation, and rabies-neutralizing antibody level of 0.5IU/ml or higher (as stated in the quarantine certificate) ☞ 1 day (i.e. Released on the same day)
by KwikIrish
Wed Feb 13, 2013 6:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: International Shipping
Replies: 9
Views: 2935

Re: International Shipping

Georgia Boy wrote: On a more serious note, if my vet didn't want to help me I would find another vet.
+1
by KwikIrish
Wed Feb 13, 2013 6:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Clumber spaniels
Replies: 15
Views: 3515

Re: Clumber spaniels

Mountaineer wrote:I did not realize that there was a working Clumber society..thanks.
Hopefully, they do not go down the path of the show Irish Setter...or maybe they have.
My show bred Irish hunt, but thanks for playing.
by KwikIrish
Tue Feb 12, 2013 3:40 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: The Man Who Shot Bin Ladin
Replies: 32
Views: 12134

Re: The Man Who Shot Bin Ladin

Whether be shot him or not, more assistance in transitioning out would be appreciated, and is USUALLY deserved. It's my opinion that he was shot in the scenario specified. The photos exist. That was enough for me. What really matters is that he is dead. What more of it do most really care or need to...
by KwikIrish
Tue Feb 12, 2013 1:34 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: The Man Who Shot Bin Ladin
Replies: 32
Views: 12134

Re: The Man Who Shot Bin Ladin

Brazos,
I've seen the pics. Are you saying they were staged? Quite a limb to go out on on a public dog forum. You continue to offer no proof otherwise...?
by KwikIrish
Sun Feb 10, 2013 10:34 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Imitiation breeding.... AI/surgical implant
Replies: 23
Views: 7091

Re: Imitiation breeding.... AI/surgical implant

I would venture to create a hypophysis stating that the freeze and thaw process would be one step in minimizing less healthy sperm. Just a thought!

And ICSB does great work.
by KwikIrish
Sun Feb 10, 2013 12:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Imitiation breeding.... AI/surgical implant
Replies: 23
Views: 7091

Re: Imitiation breeding.... AI/surgical implant

Highway Ends Kennel wrote:
Anybody had experience with using older frozen semen that maybe wasn't optimal quality. Say 30% motility or less?
my psudo mom has seen it in "as low as 30% it's all in the timing and god..... "
by KwikIrish
Sun Feb 10, 2013 12:14 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Imitiation breeding.... AI/surgical implant
Replies: 23
Views: 7091

Re: Imitiation breeding.... AI/surgical implant

I'd be very interested to know what other Board Members experiences have been with frozen semen and AI breeding as well. I've been involved with two pretty expensive frozen AI breeding's the last few years. Neither one took. We used two different females. Both females had healthy litter sizes befor...
by KwikIrish
Mon Feb 04, 2013 2:37 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: VC DC GCh Honey Run's Spittin' Image CD MH RDX VCA C
Replies: 12
Views: 6639

Re: VC DC GCh Honey Run's Spittin' Image CD MH RDX VCA C

What an accomplishment! Well done and congratulations!
by KwikIrish
Fri Feb 01, 2013 10:00 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: eosinophilic myositis
Replies: 5
Views: 2479

Re: eosinophilic myositis

viewtopic.php?f=88&t=35743
We lost our done after a year long battle. I'm so sorry you have to face this battle.
by KwikIrish
Fri Jan 25, 2013 6:59 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Question on picking a pup
Replies: 11
Views: 4459

Re: Question on picking a pup

I think that the average litter can be devided into three groups. Competitive, working and pet. Most field bred liters won't have any that solely classify as pets. It's the breeders job to evaluate the litter for potential and be able to match the buyer's situation with the right puppy. Depeding on ...
by KwikIrish
Wed Jan 23, 2013 3:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: really! (why trials should not be limited to a breed.)
Replies: 195
Views: 81952

Re: really! (why trials should not be limited to a breed.)

Well on the lighter side, I've been noticing KwikIrish's avatar photo and noticing that whoever is walking out to flush birds for the Visla has great legs! :mrgreen: Don! You old dog ;) Kitty would be appalled that you would call her a vizsla. Don, you either need your vision checked or need to see...
by KwikIrish
Wed Jan 23, 2013 9:11 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: really! (why trials should not be limited to a breed.)
Replies: 195
Views: 81952

Re: really! (why trials should not be limited to a breed.)

My question still stands un answered. Can I run my GSP at the Vizsla Nationals? Can I run my Vizsla at the GSP Nationals? Riddle ma that! National trials can always be held as limited to that breed- as it shoul be IMO Hunt tests can be breed limited ONLY if they are held in conjunction with their s...
by KwikIrish
Wed Jan 23, 2013 1:51 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: really! (why trials should not be limited to a breed.)
Replies: 195
Views: 81952

Re: really! (why trials should not be limited to a breed.)

Guess I am a little confused... Isn't the person who started this post the sameone who proposes to be in favor of attracting new participants to sustain the sport? http://classic.akc.org/events/field_trials/pointing_breeds/articles/walking_field_trials.cfm This is the Spinone Club's first field tri...
by KwikIrish
Tue Jan 22, 2013 9:36 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: really! (why trials should not be limited to a breed.)
Replies: 195
Views: 81952

Re: really! (why trials should not be limited to a breed.)

Should every pointing breed be expected to perform the same in style, mechanism, performance, etc?

IMO though all pointing breeds were created to produce game birds, not all of them are supposed to perform the same way, just as they shouldn't all look the same.
by KwikIrish
Tue Jan 22, 2013 7:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: really! (why trials should not be limited to a breed.)
Replies: 195
Views: 81952

Re: really! (why trials should not be limited to a breed.)

Spinoni will never perform to a level competitive with an all breed trial AND be able to exist as they were intended. This breed was meant to be extremely mythodical in their performance. They have had hunting dogs fail in hunt tests because the judge didnt understand the breeds hunting characterist...