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Has there been any cloning in the bird dog breeds yet?

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Anybody tried it,what do you think of it?

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I know it is frozen,but how and where is it stored?

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I would definately seperate.I have dealt with this situation before.A friend wanted me to see what I could do with his two 8 month old setters that had always been together.When you took them out together,you might as well have had 1 dog,they did nothing without the other.If one was scared of someth...

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The ones I'm talking about have way more ticking than the examples above pntrrookie.More like what I believe they call roan?

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As I have said before I have always pretty much been a setter man.I have had a couple of pointers over the years,but they weren't out of big name dogs,just good local meat dogs.As I have been looking around at pointers,I have come across several with HEAVY ticking,look like long tailed shorthairs.I ...

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Thank's for input guys.

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I have always been a setter man,how do Elhew dogs compare with Miller dogs? Not talking field trial wins,but for a good gun dog?

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Sounds like he had some kind of bad experience in the field,go back in time and think on it,you might find your answer.Was he hunting with different dogs this year or by himself?

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I would ask yourself what you want as far as range.If your setter is already hunting out at what you like as a maximum range,dont get a bigger running dog,or even a dog that ranges about the same as they will carry each other out even farther.If you like the range you have now,you might look at a cl...

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I think another way to describe the difference is this.In that last photo,you could cut everything out of the photo but the dog and post it on a white background,everyone would still be able to look at the dog and know that it is on point.You could do the same with a dog standing stiff legged with h...

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That last photo is a perfect example of a natural intense looking point in my opinion.Notice the legs still crouched,you can tell he stopped moving suddenly.Dogs don't run around stiff legged like they are on stilts, with thier heads pointed up in the air,when I see one pointed like that it doesn't ...

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ditto romeo.

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I have never been a fan of what I would call field trial style,it just doesn't appeal to me.What I mean by that is standing straight legged and tall with the head back,when I see a photo of a dog like this it doesn't even look like they are pointing to me,it looks like they are just standing there.I...

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Hope I dont offend anyone,as I said before I think it's a nice looking dog,but I have named this dog--drum roll please-----------I now introduce to you and therefore christin thee---------The German BLONDEHAIRED pointer! :D If you want to use my name feel free to contact my lawyer and we will settle...

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I had to learn to take a wide swath in front of this dog to kick up the birds,and many times go back and take an even wider one because he pointed birds so much farther away,He also would not always be pointed directly at the bird,when he entered the scent cloud,he pointed solid,the scent was stron...

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Nice looking pup! I'd walk a ways to watch her point-best of luck,there is nothing finer than a new pup!

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I didn't teach the old setter a thing,but I have learned how to train a dog to get the most out of the nose they have.I like to work a pup across the wind blowing over the bird.I know exactly where the bird is,so when I first see the pup turn his head in that direction I will stop him there.No reaso...

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For every dog that will learn to stop and point on his own from chasing birds,there are many that will be perfectly happy chasing birds forever.When they cant catch the first bird they put up and make fly they will be looking for another to make fly.Dogs are individuals,and I am sure some will teach...

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I also wanted to tell how I ended up with this dog.I got this dog at 5yrs. old.A dog breeder had bought an old hunter out who could no longer hunt.He really only wanted his wire kennels and training collars,but the 2 dogs came with the deal.My setter had not been out of his kennel other than the old...

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Birdsandbirds,from your short reply,I can tell that you know exactly what I am talking about.I am 45 and have worked with alot of dogs,my best huntin buddy is 65 and has worked with alot more than I have,I learned to trian dogs from him.He has only seen 1 other dog like my setter,it happened to be a...

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I would like to have some input from some breeders and hunters alike.I had a good ole setter that died a few years ago that had that extra special nose.I have worked with alot of dogs,and have seen a lot of difference in nose power,but this one had WAY more nose than any I have ever seen.This dog wo...

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I think these shelters and rescues should work with honest hunters and trainers.What would be wrong with letting a person take a couple of dogs for a day and trying them out on a bird and cap pistol? If they were good bird dogs they would now have a chance at getting placed.Instead they want you to ...

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I dont want to get into the debate of what this dog is,but I did want to say I think it's a good looking dog anyway.I would like to see a picture of when it is full grown locked up on a bird.When it comes down to it,a dogs papers dont mean much.Anyone can use a dead dogs papers for another dog they ...

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I had a shorthair pup that showed no interest at all in a wing on a string,but the first time I put him on a planted bird he locked up solid.Dont be surprised if the first time you work your dog on a bird he does nothing but try and get close enough to catch it.Many dogs will do this at first.I have...

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I agree with Ray,I dont thing you can teach a pup anything too early.If he will already stop and point for a few seconds,why would you want to let him break point and chase? Teach him whoa and use your rope when on birds till he stays put on point.

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I have gotten shoe sole material and made my own a few times,nothing to it.A good shoe repair shop will have different materials to choose from,from leather to a more softer cushy type material that I used.

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A sad fact to consider is that the majority of the time the reason the dog is in the pound is that he was a wash out of a hunting dog,or aggresive or timid,or who knows what,and was probably turned in or turned loose for that reason.You have to ask youself,If I lost my prize hunting dog,wouldn't I g...

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Remember the T.V. show a few years back-The show was either a singer or an actor,{I can't remember which} and a setter.The guy had this creeping bird busting setter,and traveled around to different trainers who basically held on to the dogs rope so he couldn't jump in on the birds so this guy could ...

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I see you have got some good advice from others and thought I might add something to help with your pup-Put the wing on the pole away and save it for your next pup,everyone likes to see thier pup point but you know yours will,so the next thing he points should be the real thing.I have seen a lot of ...

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Get rid of it,no dog is worth risking getting a kid bit or disfigured.

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First of,I want to thank everyone that responded to me in my quest to find a pointer pup.I am a newbie here,and I stumbled across this site as I was searching the internet for a pup,and I am glad I did,I can tell by the responses I got that I am in the good company of some real bird dog fanatics as ...

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I looked at photos again,and it looks like his front legs were totally paralyzed in 2nd photo,but his head was still attentive-wierd

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How long had you been hunting before this happened? Sounds like blood sugar problem to me also.

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That's part of life with a male dog,when they run out of pee they will poop to mark territory as mentioned above.

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If no more setters I would be a pointer man-a point is a lot prettier with a high tail stickin in the air

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I'm in Mo. and hunt quail and pheasant when I can find birds,getting pretty slim here.

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I am looking for a pointer pup ,wondering if anyone knows of dogs that come from Harris kennels in Kansas?

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My favorite bird hunting writer is by far Havilah Babcock.He hunted in a time when the birds were plentifull and life was simpler,and had a way with mixing in humor better than any of the other writers in my opinion.

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I just reread some of the Jim the wonder dog book,and it got me wondering if there are any of his descendents left,and if so what are names in bloodline? For those of you unfamiliar with Jim,read the book,an amazing and wierd story of a special dog.

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