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Laura,

Is there a comparative scale of any sort between OFA and PH? For example what OFA rating would be the equalivent of a 50% PH rating?

Charles

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I guess I am getting lazy in my old age. I just don't want to bother with trying to learn the PH system. I understand OFA and will continue to use it.

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Welcome to GDF. BTW I am part of the other 1%.

Charles

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Brett,

Thanks for the compliment.

Work is still steady and will remain that way until we get some rain. When it's dry the contractors want to dig and I try not to hold them up.

I hope to start running on a regular basis in November.

Charles

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A pork sausage biscuit. When my wife is present it's eggwhite sandwich on whole wheat cardboard bread.

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I realize I am in the minority here but I like crows. They help keep hawks away from my quail recall pens.

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I have been braced with Randy's dogs Mac and Shelby and can vouch for them as nice dogs. Given the opportunity a pup from that mating would make a birddog. I am not familiar with their other dogs. I was in line to get a pup that would have been a full brother to Mac this summer but the bitch didn't ...

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Welcome to the board.

I've just got to ask, why kingsnake?

Charles

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2labs, IMO the skeet range is no place for a puppy. In fact I have seen people bring older gun conditioned dogs to the range and after a couple of hours of constant banging they would get spooked. Some can take it but some will come unglued. The thing is, by the time you know which is which you have...

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Sonny,

Are you into the barley again?

The weather folks are giving the mid 80's for Saturday but you never know how about their accuracy.

Charles

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Brett,

Y'all is definately a word in Alabama.

May be we will see you at Bethel Springs. Bill wasn't sure if I could get in so we will have to wait and see.

You and Boss give them a fit in AR.

Charles

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IMO nothing good can come from kenneling dogs it the same run.

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VZ,

Thanks for the tip. I looked at the site but everything is marked sold.

Charles

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Sonny,

I wish I had him in better shape. This job thing keeps getting in the way.

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vzkennels wrote:Jones are about the highest priced trailers on the market.

That's why I am looking for a used one.

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Dang it...the owner of the trailer wasn't available this weekend. I have been looking for a new trailer all summer and really like this model. Well, maybe this week.

Don, The trailer has top vents as well as a fan system. It's also very well insulated.

Sonny, Yes it's a Jones logo, made in TX.

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I plan to look at this trailer this weekend. Thind I should get it?

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I use vitacoat plus from foster and smith with my setters. A couple squirts in their food and they love it. Makes a lot of difference.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/p ... &N=0&Nty=1

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I have been to this shooting preserve for a couple of trials. They operate a nice family oriented facility.

http://www.rjsroosterranch.com/

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Yes it was True Grit and as he faced down Ned Peppers gang. But it was at the beginning of the first charge. When his horse went down he simply said "Bo this is the first time I ever had reason to cuss you". Got the movie if you want the exact words. As for shooting over a horses head, have someone...

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My experience with weims is limited to one dog. A friend got one for a family pet. I have no idea what the breeding is and am not familiar with bloodlines even if I had the pedigree in front of me. After getting the dog he became interested in hunting and decided to give her a try. I helped him intr...

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Those are some really good looking dogs. They seem to have super intensity.

Charles

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I named a Llewellin female once Annabel Lee. (I am a big fan of Poe)

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We will have a few Mid-South people running dogs but most of them will be judging.

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Don,

Another nice looking puppy. I would suggest you let your son name the new one.

Charles

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Bear,

Listen to Don and Charlie....they are giving you good advice.

A genetic belly flopper will start it at the get go prior to any training pressure.

Charles

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Sonny,

No I don't road my dogs. I try to use the limited time I have running them in a simulated trial situation for 35-40 minutes.

Some of the guys in the Mid-South region do. They are some of the ones in NSTRA who pretty much work at it full time.

Charles

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Highcotton, Dont talk SMART to me on this Forum, or you could get a PM from a moderator. Iam already on THIN ICE so dont make me say something politicaly incorrect. But yes, SLICK in ready, Lean and mean. And if you want to see him in the news, Hes on CNN. ha ha ha . I put a post on chatt about a m...

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Well, we have our first NSTRA trial in two weeks and my dogs are not yet conditioned. Anyone else have the same problem. I am sure Sonny Hawkins has been running o'l Slick all summer and has him lean and mean :lol: but how about the rest of you. Sonny I have been reading USA Today in search of artic...

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Hang in there twice, things will look a lot better tomorrow when one of those setters jacks up a high point with both hammers back.

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I use the shot gun primers with my pups. While being careful not to shoot too close to the pup starting out. I actually like the dull pop made by the primers better than the sharp crack of a 22 blank. I have found the sharp crack to be more alarming to the pup than the louder pop of the primers due ...

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Jess, I can't remember the brand name but Tractor Supply has some anti-fungal shampoo in their horse section. It contains iodine along with some other things. We got a dog in here last year that had a fungus on her hip. A vet friend recommended it to me and after three consecutive daily uses I could...

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What makes that situation extra bad is the fact the sorry sob wasn't even willing to pay a price for the mistake. They just dumped the problem off on someone else. Well, like you said, now at least Angel will get a chance.

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The breeder I am dealing with is in Italy and plans to handle everything through a pet relocation service. The dog will be picked up at my kennel. My main concern is if the standard health certificate like we use when shipping state to state will work.

Thanks for all your replies.

Charles

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Don you are really on your game tonight.

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I have shipped dogs within the U.S. but have never had the need to ship out of the country. Does anyone know what type health certifications are required for shipping a dog from U.S. to another country?

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I learned long ago that a hardware cloth floor works a lot better than dirt for birds. All the droppings fall through the wire mesh and it makes for a much healthier environment. You could build a frame of treated lumber and raise the floor about a foot off the ground. Then floor the frame with 1/4"...

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Someone once said "every time you get your puppy out of the pen you are teaching it something" I don't remember who it was that made that statement but I totally agree.

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Make yourself a "Buddy Stick" by running your check cord through a 10 foot piece of pvc pipe.

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Nice looking bird house. I built mine from rough oak lumber from an old barn that was torn down down. I think yours looks better.

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Nice pictures, specially the Setter

Thans for sharing them with us.

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gonehuntin' wrote:That is totally incorrect. The more human attention a dog recieves, the better he works for the owner. Virturally every field champion retriever I am aware of was a house dog. Utter nonsense.

I agree 100%!

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Jess,

Welcome to the board. The sites below have a lot of Llewellin information.

Charles

http://www.llewellinsetter.net/

http://www.nalba.org/

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Sonny, Was he talking about you or your dog?

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WElcome Matt....tell us about your dog(s).

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I agree with the muzzle. When I was just a kid I noticed my dad giving bitches small bits of raw calfs liver during whelping. When I asked him why, he said "so they won't eat the puppies". There is no scientific proof, that I am aware of, to support it helping (or harming) the process but I have alw...

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That's some deep s**t Don.

If there was enough people to support it, I would like to see NSTRA have a puppy/derby class. It might discourage people from breaking dogs too young.

BTW I agree with everything you said.

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Brenda,

Yes, I am picking your NSTRA brain.

Tanks for the help.

Charles

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I would use the Ecollar. I would give the dog a command, like Ahhh, or Leave it, if dog does not, and continues toward the cat, give a Med nick, nick, nick until he does, then Praise. Keep it on dog everyday until he complies with the Ahhh command several sessions in a row, until you see him figuri...

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Thanks for the pictures Don. I'm like you about the wing on a string. It serves no purpose but it sure is fun. I don't hink it does any harm unless it's done too much. Squirt shows a lot of Sunrise.

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