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Has anyone figured out a way to get the E-collar to fit nice on the new DC-40? Putting the E-collar receiver on the antenna side of the 40 doesn't seem to fit right and drilling holes into the collar and putting in on the opposite side seem like the E-collar would stimulate on the side of the neck a...

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I see you put HOF on Queen's Addition, Fiddler's Ace, and Fiddlin Rocky Boy. Although good dogs, they are not in the American Field HOF or the NSTRA HOF. So not sure where the HOF came from of those dogs hustonmc, I'm not sure what to tell you i didn't make the PP page its just what was sent to me,...

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I see you put HOF on Queen's Addition, Fiddler's Ace, and Fiddlin Rocky Boy. Although good dogs, they are not in the American Field HOF or the NSTRA HOF. So not sure where the HOF came from of those dogs. On the bottom side I see the Ozark Jesse and you don't have any more info. If that's a Jesse Ja...

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As a shooting instructor in the military, our most succesful, sure shot way to correct the problem is shoot left handed. Once you get the muscle memory down you'll be fine.

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Great job!!!!!! Jon was telling me Cameo and Cage's sister owned by Dr. Lewis Fields got a 2nd in an AF Derby, haven't seen it in the Field yet. Good job Karen, your doing great with that pretty lil girl, keep it up!!!!!!!!

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Other then being under their thumb 24 hours a day, there is no controlling it. It is now a learned behavior, and a fun one at that (for them.) Like anything preventing it in the first place would have been the easiest. The cost of future expenses, strained relations with the neighbors, and constant ...

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Keep it up!!!! You'll both learn together, and when it comes together watch out!!!!!!! Glad to hear things are going well, AKC or AF? If your running AKC, are you running this next weekend in Portland?

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Yup he's coming along. I've been doing a lot of judging this spring, he gets to clean up the field afterwards. After watching 32 dogs put it down all day, then turning him loose, sure does make a guy excited about the possibilities. But I still have a lot of messing up to do, haven't had enough time...

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I've been itching for a Garmin so bad it's driving me crazy. I just know the instant I drop down the loot some new more advanced model or competition is going to come out with one. Rather it's better or makes Garmin come down a little on their price, it doesn't really matter. I have no problem dropp...

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thanks guys i'm looking for a dog to hunt grouse so want a close to medium range dog, do you guys have any suggestions on breeders or bloodlines that i should look into, for this type of dog. thanks Oh yep, definately NSTRA right Matt :D :lol: Yep, those NSTRA line such as Fiddler, Rebel or anythin...

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And you call me the trouble maker, LOL. I'll also take you up on that hunting offer as well, we can meet up half way Weiser or Ontario, or even Rich's and ride his horses, but only WITHOUT breast collars. I'll appease you because it is quite hilarious and worth it :) Then Rich get get on and defend ...

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Ran the pup up on paired Hun's today. Last chance before nesting starts. Came up over the ridge and saw this white dot out on a ridge. As I got closer I was wishing for a camera, then I remembered I did have my cell phone. Tried to get as close as possible without flushing the Huns, (needed more zoo...

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This thread wasn't about one venue versus another. It's a thread about the fact the many people believe that a NSTRA dog have no range, which I believe is a ridiculous statement. The NSTRA venue doesn't campaign a dogs range, but doesn't mean he can't do it. While foot hunting here in the west I pus...

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plenty of country (i.e. a dog's gotta hunt), real birds planted by their own whims and wants (i.e. a dog's gotta hunt), super hot (i.e. a dog's really gotta want to hunt), real life style on native game (i.e. you go to pose 'em up for a nice stylish pic, the birds fly)...a for real, very tough eval...

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What Hall of Fame is he in? NSTRA Hall of Fame Just another thought,,,,, and you know I consider you a friend we west coast guys got to stick together. But those NSTRA dogs that you named off,,, I have never heard of (not good or bad, just say'in),,, why don't you see them producing AA horseback ch...

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Every time someone brings up the thought of looking for a close working dog, it’s inevitable that someone will bring up the quote, “look for dogs from NSTRA lines.” Unfortunately these comments have also come from people on here I have the utmost respect for, and that is what bothers me the most. Ev...

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Guy I train with has been using them for over 20years. All we use, 1/2 the price of bob's, very very hardy. We've shot birds, and maybe broke there wings, put them back in the pen, and re-used them later on. Are not prone to all the diseases you get with bob's, almost impossible to mess them up. Did...

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This topic may hit some nerves, but after seeing these photos I think you'll understand where I'm coming from. My number 1 hobby in life is my bird dogs, number 2 hobby and matched equal in passion is raising club lambs. I do as much research into which rams to breed to which ewes as many of the dog...

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I know the feeling of that panic when you see a nasty cut on the dog, but dogs are incredibly quick healing animals. My Cage pup, at 8 months hit a barb wire fence going full speed, flipped him completely over. He hit the ground with a thud and kept heading towards his objective. I brought him aroun...

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If that pup is anything like it's litter mates I wouldn't be worried about planted birds if the trial did have them. I imagine it'd be a cold day in heck if she took a bird out, your not running a shorthair

Good luck to you, excited to she how she performs.

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Glad to see Holthus is not letting those Medley Britts go to waste. He won't tell you but he knows of some flatter spots, guarantee it. Just not going to show them to you:) Looked like a fine hunt, with fine dogs. Remember it's like a crack addict, the first hit is free. I'm afraid you may be set yo...

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I was watching "Big Bang Theory" the other night and a situation came about that is perfect for this thread. For those not familiar with the show it's about a group of friends that are scientific geniuses. Sheldon is trying to make new friends, so he goes to the book store to find a book on making f...

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Why do you want him, "In range?" What do you call "In range?" I have an English Pointer my "range" is >1/4mile, I have lots of fun shooting a lot of birds over him. I ask this question with sarcasm because I see many people that don't realize the true purpose of having a dog that runs "out of the co...

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From some old timers I have talked to they believe there is some Fiddler is there as well. So that's kinda always been my thinking. I have run across that kennel in my research, I'll probably break down and give them a call since, that seems to be the strongest scent on my trail. Thanks dudley.

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Why is everyone to quick to criticize this ad. They are being up front and honest with the breeding, not trying to call it a full Walker. For $100 this wouldn't be that bad of coon dog or squirrel dog. I imagine it would be quite serviceable actually. Remember Weims are a versatile dog, this is not ...

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There is a GSP Kennel with the name Peregrine, they just have show dogs though. Nothing to it, they never raised Pointers. If the pre-fix Peregrine shows up in 4 generations of a pedigree, I'm going to go ahead and call that a line.....................don't know what line Peregrine came from though,...

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The weather sucks so I find myself doing task I've put off all hunting season. Being a young bachelor that doesn't really care about these task I started thinking of more pressing issues, dog stuff. Over the last few years I have put the time in doing my pedigree homework and having enjoyed coffee a...

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What kind of trials: NSTRA, AF, AKC? Also where are you located, there probably will be a close one upcoming here this spring. If it's NSTRA your looking for I can give you the link for the schedule.

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It's sounds to me like the dog may have been a NSTRA dog, which is probably the closest trial format to a regular foot hunter, in my opinion. So they dog should be controllable. Just don't over handle the dog, let him do his thing, you will both benefit from it. You should also inquire what he knows...

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Having hunted slower, quieter, stalking types in the same fields on the same birds as faster, bolder, hammerthem type dogs I have a definite preference in dogs for gunning pheasants. It is not the slow, quiet, stalking type. +1 Charlie +2 I have also found that the dogs that scream in and slam the ...

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You want classy, "Classy" is not restricted to the breeds you referenced. Those are NICE looking SETTER'S.......................................................:) I didn't specify in my other post either, but really those are some good looking dogs. I'm not knocking any breed, a classy pointing dog...

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To each there own, and one persons perception of a good dog can and will be different then another. But remember this. If you need brain surgery you don't go to a General Practitioner, right? You go to a brain surgeon. If you want a classy pointing dog, why go to a "lesser known" or "versatile breed...

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Your presents aren't unwrapped yet, I'd be stoked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Man I don't know where to start, but I want to help. First off congrats on the pup, you sounds dedicated and willing to learn, hopefully listen. Your toughest part is going to be filtering the B.S. and the reality from this forum. There is ALOT of good information in this forum, unfortunately you'll...

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Berg Brothers in Minnesota. I judged a dog from them this fall, nicest dog I've seen in a long time, I believe it was a Barbaro pup. An absolute pleasure to watch. They had bought another dog from that kennel as well and sold it to a friend. Also a really nice dog, just didn't have a pattern, not th...

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[quote= Summary write-up available here: http://www.akc.org/events/field_trials/spaniels/ecsca/2009/ Good explanation of spaniel field trials here: http://www.essfta.org/Versatility/fieldtrial.htm FYI, Dave[/quote] Thanks, that was a good read. Although I play the pointing dog game, I'm well trained...

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The link tells you what is required in the field. This dog " actually hunts" during the hunting season, whereas the other trial but don't hunt during the hunting season. Congrats. to the dog and her owner. This is a classy win and it's very good to see a cocker spaniel hunting line doing well. This...

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Since I know nothing of flusher trials...........What organization was this trial. What is the format, what did this cute little cocker do better then the other dogs? And they mentioned that Lucy actually hunts, I take it they're assuming the other cockers at the trial are just trial dogs, or was th...

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I had the post typed as a pedigree, but when I hit submit it threw everything to the left. So I can see the confusion, but Doll and Babe are a product of a Spot x Bell breeding. Sparky is a Doll pup out of a sire from a different line. So the breeding is Nephew to Aunt I am a novice with line breedi...

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Not the way I wanted it to end up, Basically Dam and Sire's Dam are sisters, not litter sisters, but genetically,\...........ya sisters.

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All names are obviously made up. this is just made an example. Basically Nephew x Aunt. No Relation Duke No Relation Sparky Spot Doll Bell Example Litter No Relation Spot No Relation Babe No Relation Bell No Relation

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Sounds like your boy is a smart young man, off to a good start. I stood in a booth at the Sportsman show last year and my hunting buddy has chocolate britts and had one there. We had people saying nice Springer, even beagle, one guy corrected his wife when she said nice Britt, and he snaps back, "Ho...

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Sean also doesn't sell puppies. He keeps them until their 6-8 months old, then he sells the ones he doesn't feel cut, so what are you really getting? But there are many people clammering for these dogs for obvious reasons. His tops winners have been bred and are going to cost ya. I've had my eye out...

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I think it has something to do with the name.

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So all my little secret spots I've been finding birds all summer have been scattered by all the city hunting weekend worriors. I finally decided to make a long 3 day weekend trip into the back country. Spent the first 2 days shooting birds over the Brittany's as Cage was always in the wrong spot at ...

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Jake produced a lot of nice animals that still compete. In addition to being bred to Elk Fork Angel (a competitive dog who goes back to Dunn's Fearless Bud and Addition's Go Boy) AHHHHHH you edited it :) Thanks for the correction, that makes what Okie said a little clearer. But again thanks for the...

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