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by gar-dog
Sat Jul 07, 2007 9:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Pups Home!
Replies: 8
Views: 2515

Does she have any brothers or sisters left?
by gar-dog
Sat Jul 07, 2007 9:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Pups Home!
Replies: 8
Views: 2515

Hey, more pics please. What a doll she is!!
by gar-dog
Sat Jul 07, 2007 8:40 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Charcoal or gas?
Replies: 21
Views: 7138

Grilling with a gas grill is a personal foul, 15 yard penalty, plus a fine. It should be illegal, except for use only when raining.

Gas is a pathetic subsitute for charcoal or wood grilling.

This is along the lines of truisms like how dogs without docked tails cannot hunt.
by gar-dog
Sun Jul 01, 2007 8:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Trixee
Replies: 6
Views: 2191

If I get a setter over a Britt, that's the look I think we are after. What a great looking dog!

She doesn't seem to have much ticking - is that unusual? How would you describe this coloring in "breeder" parlance?

Gary
by gar-dog
Sat Jun 30, 2007 4:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Here's Jackie
Replies: 15
Views: 4289

A beauty. Is it a Llewellin?
by gar-dog
Wed Jun 27, 2007 10:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Need New Dog Name
Replies: 11
Views: 2313

Tequila and Bandit make me think of the Texas/Mexican Border. Maybe "Cactus Jack" or "Pancho" or "Rio" or something to that effect.
by gar-dog
Tue Jun 26, 2007 4:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Choosing a Dog
Replies: 17
Views: 5797

Here's a nice listing of setter breeders. You'll find all of the different types of hunting setters on these listings. http://www.versatiledogs.com/kennels/engsetter.html Some additional links to check out: http://englishsetterspeak.blogspot.com/ http://www.birddogsforever.com/birdhunt/breeder_page...
by gar-dog
Mon Jun 25, 2007 9:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Choosing a Dog
Replies: 17
Views: 5797

Thanks for the comments and please keep them coming. I have never owned a gundog and I don't want to get over my head or make a stupid decision. I want Fido to curl up at our feet, play ball and frisbee with the kids, and traipse thru the woods with me and my boy. I am not a professional guide or tr...
by gar-dog
Mon Jun 25, 2007 11:50 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Choosing a Dog
Replies: 17
Views: 5797

Anyone have comments?? I saw an English Setter gal yesterday. About 11 weeks. Great dog. There was a pigeon tied nearby. Other older setters in the kennel were on point - all lined up. The two pup sisters ignored the bird. At one point they even ran around and didnt even notice it. I may check out D...
by gar-dog
Sun Jun 24, 2007 8:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hunting Dog vs. Field Trial Dog (Brittany)
Replies: 11
Views: 5190

I may be interested. Do you have pics? Also, I have seen this and don't know what it means - what is an "hour" winner?
by gar-dog
Sat Jun 23, 2007 2:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Choosing a Dog
Replies: 17
Views: 5797

Thanks. As a follow-up question, is there a practical difference between the Llewellin and the other English Setters?
by gar-dog
Sat Jun 23, 2007 11:11 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Choosing a Dog
Replies: 17
Views: 5797

Choosing a Dog

I am researching dogs - looking to get our family's first bird dog. I have been focusing on Brittanys, but started also researching Llewellin and English Setters. I have a couple of questions: 1) Are there any key differences between the Brit and the Seter in terms of how they hunt? 2) What about as...
by gar-dog
Fri Jun 22, 2007 3:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Selling a gun online?
Replies: 12
Views: 4532

I simply could not find a dealer willing to do a transfer from a non-FFL private party. I'm in Tampa, this is not a small town, gun laws here are not overly strict, but I flat out could NOT find a dealer who would cooperate. Lordy that is hard to believe. I am in New Jersey and have bought 5 or 6 g...
by gar-dog
Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Selling a gun online?
Replies: 12
Views: 4532

These will go quick on shotgunworld.com I would guess. Posting pics definitely moves guns easier. If you register there some people may be wary of your recent joining the site, so mention you heard about the site over on gundogforum, and give your username on this forum so they can see you have been...
by gar-dog
Wed Jun 20, 2007 6:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Selling a gun online?
Replies: 12
Views: 4532

thousands and thousands of transactions go on online. It does NOT have to be FFL to FFL. You just have to ship to an FFL.

I recommend going to the classifieds section at shotgunworld.com

Also you can look into gunbroker.com or gunsamerica.com

BTW, what are you looking to sell?
by gar-dog
Tue Jun 12, 2007 9:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: SOUTH DAKOTA HUNTING LODGE
Replies: 3
Views: 1458

I went to a place near Mitchell that had cabins out back we stayed in. I am sure dogs would be welcome. I will try to look up the name - if I can remember.
G
by gar-dog
Tue Feb 20, 2007 10:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Male vs. Female Pigeon
Replies: 13
Views: 4843

Easy, the one doing all of the chirping :)
by gar-dog
Sun Feb 18, 2007 9:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Brittany breeders in NW Houston?
Replies: 0
Views: 1019

Brittany breeders in NW Houston?

I am spending the week at the in-laws in Northwest Houston. Any good field breeders out this way? In katy? Tomball?
Thanks,
Gary
by gar-dog
Mon Jan 22, 2007 12:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Help please......
Replies: 21
Views: 8994

There is a great book by an autistic woman, Temple Grandin, called "Thinking in Pictures" I believe. She has degrees in animal husbandry of some sort, and as an autistic person is able to connect with animals in a certain, special way. It is a great read for any NT (normal thinker) to try to get som...
by gar-dog
Fri Jan 19, 2007 1:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: CAN ANY OF YOU GUYS HELP ME
Replies: 20
Views: 5919

Frankly, if you even hit close to what he is looking for he will be impressed. He probably has in mind exactly what he wants, so don't be upset (even encourage him) to exchange for what he wants. The thought that you researched and tried to get him what he is looking for will be very meaningful. My ...
by gar-dog
Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: First Post - Looking at Britts - Newbie needs help
Replies: 24
Views: 8778

EWSIV wrote: I got my dog from Dave Jones at Chief's Brittanys here in Texas. I recommend him highly.
Well, I might be partial to Texas dogs :) My human boys were born in TX!
by gar-dog
Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:03 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Nevada Chukar Hunt
Replies: 21
Views: 13785

Those pics make me immensely jealous!
by gar-dog
Wed Jan 17, 2007 9:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: First Post - Looking at Britts - Newbie needs help
Replies: 24
Views: 8778

Well, I got the pedigrees today and it appears these are really show dogs. Only one dog a couple of generations removed had a JH next to its name. So I may pass, especially at those prices. The guy has many pictures on his site of the dogs hunting and pointing, but there is no proven lineage of perf...
by gar-dog
Wed Jan 17, 2007 4:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: gsphntr4me,mngsp, an offer for you.
Replies: 25
Views: 8312

Now nobody will allow you to cross their land and I am trying to come up with a concept that would allow hunters to hunt on this private land. I would go around and ask permission from farmers (as they own most of the land), and then for a fee of say $50/yr you would get a map of land where you can...
by gar-dog
Wed Jan 17, 2007 3:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking for gun
Replies: 22
Views: 7903

Interesting. She is fairly tall, so the shorter 13.5 inch length of pull on the 870 youth would accomodate a nice adjustable butt pad or gel pad to fit just right. And with the shorter barrel, the overall weight of the gun is centered closer to her body which would help with handling and avoiding fa...
by gar-dog
Wed Jan 17, 2007 2:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking for gun
Replies: 22
Views: 7903

My wife, who is XS/S, has found that a 20 guage semi-auto has more felt recoil than a 20 guage o/u. After shooting 25 or so shells from each she would much rather shoot the o/u. So, take that for what it's worth. The semi she shot was a beretta and it kicked harder with the exact same loads as the ...
by gar-dog
Wed Jan 17, 2007 1:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking for gun
Replies: 22
Views: 7903

You may want to check shotgunworld on Stoeger opinions. They are a bit mixed. Quality control is a bit of an issue. What is her height and weight? 1) I'd definitely go with a 20 gauge, period. Why constrain her with a .410? Success breeds fun. 2) You may consider the 870 Express Youth Model. Swings ...
by gar-dog
Tue Jan 16, 2007 9:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: First Post - Looking at Britts - Newbie needs help
Replies: 24
Views: 8778

Thanks. I think one was OFA good and one parent OFA excellent.
by gar-dog
Tue Jan 16, 2007 8:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: First Post - Looking at Britts - Newbie needs help
Replies: 24
Views: 8778

First Post - Looking at Britts - Newbie needs help

Hi there! I am looking to get my first sporting dog and looking for a reality check and advice, etc. I am married with three kids aged 13, 10, and 3. The 10 year old just started hunting with me and got his first birds this season - the 13 year old isn't interested. We live in NJ and will hunt the s...