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by big steve46
Sun Feb 20, 2011 7:56 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Question for Setter and Brittany Owners...
Replies: 18
Views: 7074

Re: Question for Setter and Brittany Owners...

My Llewellin hunts cover very well! Also, there are Llewellins doing well in Coverdog trialing, and many others that could. There's not much difference in E. and L. Setters anyway. There's difference in breeding among each of course, but training can make good coverdogs out of either.
by big steve46
Sun Feb 20, 2011 2:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Question for Setter and Brittany Owners...
Replies: 18
Views: 7074

Re: Question for Setter and Brittany Owners...

Setters Rule, especially Llewellins! Have never had a hunting dog in the house because I'm henpecked. :lol:
by big steve46
Fri Feb 18, 2011 8:47 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Purinas' Great Marketing
Replies: 8
Views: 4354

Re: Purinas' Great Marketing

No doubt you can't argue with success. I feed Loyall, but I don't have a problem with PP and other good feeds. :)
by big steve46
Wed Feb 16, 2011 9:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Quail Organization
Replies: 27
Views: 8662

Re: New Quail Organization

All efforts to improve quail habitat are important, and we need to do more. However, the need to investigate farm chemical's effect on reproduction seems to be mostly ignored. The effect of predators and nestrobbers don't seem to get investigated much. I realize all these factors are interrelated, b...
by big steve46
Wed Feb 16, 2011 8:39 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: My gsp eats way to fast!!!!
Replies: 32
Views: 35364

Re: My gsp eats way to fast!!!!

I basically freefeed my 45# male Llewellin Setter. He has a pen connected to the front of a small building, so the extra feed left out does not get wet. I feed about every three days. He eats what he needs, and does not gorge at all. Try that with your stubtails! :roll: :D
by big steve46
Tue Feb 15, 2011 9:11 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: My gsp eats way to fast!!!!
Replies: 32
Views: 35364

Re: My gsp eats way to fast!!!!

Get a Llewellin Setter! They have enough sense to not gorge! :lol:
by big steve46
Sun Feb 13, 2011 5:55 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Llewellin Setter for Ruffed Grouse Hunting?
Replies: 22
Views: 11979

Re: Llewellin Setter for Ruffed Grouse Hunting?

Big Steve, I have relatives from Olney, Ilinios, Dale Williams, and he used to train and hunt dogs.Kinda off topic but it would be cool if you knew him. I knew a Williams in Noble, Illinois, which is next to Olney, but I can't remember his first name. This was about twenty years ago or more, and he...
by big steve46
Sun Feb 13, 2011 5:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Setter icon Count Noble pictures, etc
Replies: 37
Views: 19113

Re: Setter icon Count Noble pictures, etc

Joe Noe of "America's Setter Llewellin" is a pretty good historian and has lots of pictures.
by big steve46
Sat Feb 12, 2011 10:42 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Llewellin Setter for Ruffed Grouse Hunting?
Replies: 22
Views: 11979

Re: Llewellin Setter for Ruffed Grouse Hunting?

IBeware of sticker shock though when looking at Llew puppies, most don't come cheap... I disagree. I paid $400 for my pup 18 mos ago. Llew pups in the midwest will run $350-700. They will usually all have good hunting pedigrees. I don't know where you have been shopping, but you are a bit off. Ther...
by big steve46
Fri Feb 11, 2011 3:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What Other Dog Would You Have?
Replies: 60
Views: 14430

Re: What Other Dog Would You Have?

ezzy333 wrote:I have never met a breed that didn't have some nice dogs I would love to have.

Ezzy

Are you serious? How about Weims?? :)
by big steve46
Fri Feb 11, 2011 1:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What Other Dog Would You Have?
Replies: 60
Views: 14430

Re: What Other Dog Would You Have?

I am 64 and have serious health challenges, so my present 21 mos old Llewellin will probably be my last. If I were to get another, it would be a Llewellin.
by big steve46
Fri Feb 11, 2011 8:14 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Who Is Your "Go To" Online/Mail Order Store?
Replies: 33
Views: 12713

Re: Who Is Your "Go To" Online/Mail Order Store?

I don't order very often, but LCS has done well for me.
by big steve46
Wed Feb 09, 2011 8:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: MEET JERSEY!!
Replies: 17
Views: 4071

Re: MEET JERSEY!!

Nice pup! Too bad someone had to chop part of her tail off! :lol:
by big steve46
Tue Feb 08, 2011 11:24 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Doc's Choice Dog Food?
Replies: 31
Views: 10775

Re: Doc's Choice Dog Food?

jayhawkj wrote:A 40 lb bag is $25.

Not a bad price. I pay about that for Loyal AA before tax. I'm sure I would prefer what I feed, but most dogs would be ok with Doc's Choice for maintenance.
by big steve46
Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Anyone have a Dashing Bondhu from Mountain View Kennels ?
Replies: 10
Views: 7557

Re: Anyone have a Dashing Bondhu from Mountain View Kennels ?

It doesn't mean they aren't good dogs, but I would not buy a Llewellin that you can not register with FDSB!
by big steve46
Tue Feb 08, 2011 8:52 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Doc's Choice Dog Food?
Replies: 31
Views: 10775

Re: Doc's Choice Dog Food?

Update on the Doc's Choice: I got samples of this food in the puppy and regular and did a taste test using my sons, daughters and daughters boy friends dogs by placing the food used by the dogs now and the Doc's down at the same time side by side. All three inhaled the Doc's first thing. Just thoug...
by big steve46
Tue Feb 08, 2011 8:46 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: EP allergies-tried everything-at wits end-HELP
Replies: 52
Views: 12981

Re: EP allergies-tried everything-at wits end-HELP

GUNDOGS wrote:
mercer5 wrote:Would you remember what the cost was? a couple hundred or more spendy, that might give me some clue as to what they are doing?
Yes the in house(T4) cost was $ 85 ..and the one they send out (CANINE THYROID PROFILE) was $155.....ruth

WOW! That's over twice what it would cost in S. Illinois.
by big steve46
Tue Feb 08, 2011 12:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: good idea - anybody else do this??
Replies: 10
Views: 3248

Re: good idea - anybody else do this??

CherrystoneWeims wrote:My pups would find a way to take the sock and rip it apart then eat it.......

Yeah, but we all know Weims are like GSPs in that they aren't too smart!! :D (just kidding) :lol:
by big steve46
Tue Feb 08, 2011 11:00 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: EP allergies-tried everything-at wits end-HELP
Replies: 52
Views: 12981

Re: EP allergies-tried everything-at wits end-HELP

Thyroid is the first thing I thought of due to it's overall effect on metabolism and the immune system. A test that's low normal could be an indication for treatment according to some. Nothing to lose, and keep in mind dogs don't assimilate thyroid meds as well as humans do. Just a thought, and don'...
by big steve46
Tue Feb 08, 2011 10:32 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What Dog Food and Why?
Replies: 113
Views: 26116

Re: What Dog Food and Why?

I don't have a big problem with "dog food advisor" except for at least a couple of things. 1) High quality well-processed grains have good nutritional value. 2) By-Product Meals from top-grade sources are good and actually advantageous. I would argue that dogs have evolved somewhat into Omnivores, b...
by big steve46
Mon Feb 07, 2011 8:19 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What Dog Food and Why?
Replies: 113
Views: 26116

Re: What Dog Food and Why?

[quote=". Feeds like Diamond And the Pro Pac or Loyall's. You are welcome to spend your dollar anyway you like but I still want to see the difference in the animals. Ezzy[/quote] I tend to agree. Most working dogs do well on most good feeds. I would not feed the lower end feeds like a generic or Ol'...
by big steve46
Sun Feb 06, 2011 7:22 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Meet Bella!
Replies: 7
Views: 1705

Re: Meet Bella!

Nice strong-looking pup! Congrats!
by big steve46
Sun Feb 06, 2011 4:07 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Llewellin Setter for Ruffed Grouse Hunting?
Replies: 22
Views: 11979

Re: Llewellin Setter for Ruffed Grouse Hunting?

I don't hunt grouse due to their absence in S. Illinois, but my young Llewellin is making a heck of a quail dog! Jim Yeryar in western Indiana is the breeder. Great dogs and reasonably priced.
by big steve46
Sun Feb 06, 2011 3:57 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What Dog Food and Why?
Replies: 113
Views: 26116

Re: What Dog Food and Why?

Ezzy is correct in that most allergies are protein in nature. However, food sensitivities are related to chemicals in or on feed sources more specifically related to how grains are grown and processed. It's likely that what some call allergies are possibly sensitivities. Because most Vets don't test...
by big steve46
Sun Jan 30, 2011 9:04 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: food survey for thesis
Replies: 56
Views: 21395

Re: food survey for thesis

Loyal Active Adult
by big steve46
Tue Jan 25, 2011 10:00 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Acid Reflux
Replies: 14
Views: 4300

Re: Acid Reflux

Try a few teaspoons of Brag Apple Cider Vinegar with her meals. If it is truely acid reflux why would you feed mose acid? We have found that bicarbonate of soda or sodium bentonite helps a great deal for most confirmed cases but never increase the acid when too much is already the problem. Again it...
by big steve46
Mon Jan 17, 2011 8:55 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Doc's Choice Dog Food?
Replies: 31
Views: 10775

Re: Doc's Choice Dog Food?

McBosco is now "Sal The By-Product!" :D :D
by big steve46
Sat Jan 15, 2011 6:06 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Cert. K9 Nutritionist
Replies: 7
Views: 1877

Re: Cert. K9 Nutritionist

Sounds like a way of selling good but very expensive feed. Also, I wonder who or what organization "certifys" the nutritionist?
by big steve46
Thu Jan 13, 2011 10:12 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Nuetering Question
Replies: 36
Views: 8427

Re: Nuetering Question

This reminds me what I heard G. Gordon Lidy once say on his radio show. He said during a conversation about PETA, "If dog is truly man's best friend, why would you cut his nuts out!" :)
by big steve46
Sat Jan 08, 2011 8:07 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pictures
Replies: 8
Views: 2721

Re: Pictures

He's a dandy! The picture will probably increase Setter Envy on this board! :)
by big steve46
Sat Jan 08, 2011 8:04 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What can you tell me about this Pedigree-Lewl???
Replies: 15
Views: 4563

Re: What can you tell me about this Pedigree-Lewl???

I don't think there are any bad pedigrees with Llewellins because the pool is smaller. Some lines may have higher tails etc, but the dog will be what you make of it. I couldn't download the pedigree either.
by big steve46
Fri Jan 07, 2011 5:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Don't Look!!!
Replies: 19
Views: 5318

Re: Don't Look!!!

I'm so glad you said puppies! I thought they were hamsters! Seriously, they are cute! :D
by big steve46
Mon Jan 03, 2011 6:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Gun Dog and The Pointing Dog Journal
Replies: 32
Views: 16558

Re: Gun Dog and The Pointing Dog Journal

I like both, but I prefer PDJ because I'm only into pointing dogs.
by big steve46
Sun Jan 02, 2011 2:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: A prayer for our Marines
Replies: 13
Views: 4017

Re: A prayer for our Marines

Prayers and good thoughts are extended to the Marines and their families. :cry:
by big steve46
Fri Dec 31, 2010 1:43 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: hello, been a while, scared with a health issue.
Replies: 63
Views: 16473

Re: hello, been a while, scared with a health issue.

Cajun's advice is good. You can also stretch the dog's head in different ranges of motion to possible relieve any nerve impingement in it's upper neck that could be contributing.
by big steve46
Tue Dec 28, 2010 5:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My avatar
Replies: 26
Views: 8694

Re: My avatar

Charlie, I knew there was several participating over on the west side of the state. I plan on doing at least three Llewellin trials in the next few years which has a NSTRA format, and I might do a few NSTRAs, depending on my health challenges. Well(drum roll), there's less than seven hours until my ...
by big steve46
Tue Dec 28, 2010 10:53 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Skiny dog
Replies: 15
Views: 5542

Re: Skiny dog

You just reminded me that I need to run into town and buy some Loyall. I have been feeding their Active Adult for over a year, and I like it. :)
by big steve46
Tue Dec 28, 2010 7:59 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My avatar
Replies: 26
Views: 8694

Re: My avatar

mcbosco wrote:Steve, you might want to put a little Musher's Secret on those whiskers when you are out in the snow. :)
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Since it is used for paws and I wear Browning boots, I don't think so. Since it is wax, It might make your dog's whiskers cuter though. Designer dog whiskers! :D
by big steve46
Tue Dec 28, 2010 7:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My avatar
Replies: 26
Views: 8694

Re: My avatar

Oh come on, I was being nice. And I do think Steve looks a lot better without that tobacco juice staining the beard. I just didn't know he cleaned up so well. :lol: Truth be told, joe, you might be as good looking as Steve and I when you have matured for as long as we have. Ezzy[/quote] ------- Good...
by big steve46
Mon Dec 27, 2010 10:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My avatar
Replies: 26
Views: 8694

Re: My avatar

Just because I occas spill stuff on myself and others doesn't mean I'm not a neat guy!

No doubt Sam is a nice pup in more ways than one. He doesn't spill stuff, but he did roll in deer remains about 20 minutes after that picture was taken. :D
by big steve46
Mon Dec 27, 2010 8:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My avatar
Replies: 26
Views: 8694

Re: My avatar

birddogger wrote:Don't worry Steve, I for one am not envious. :lol: :lol: I do like the Avatar though. :wink:

Charlie
Well, it takes all kinds. :wink:

By the way, do you do NSTRA? I know some in BH do. Just curious.
by big steve46
Mon Dec 27, 2010 3:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My avatar
Replies: 26
Views: 8694

Re: My avatar

mcbosco wrote:I have to tell my dog that. His beard is rather unkept. Steve, did you see my Facebook videos? I got a Kodak Zi8 for Xmas. Great fun.
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I just looked. Very Nice! :)
by big steve46
Mon Dec 27, 2010 2:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My avatar
Replies: 26
Views: 8694

Re: My avatar

Yes, Bob fixed elk steaks one night that I believe Arlette had harvested. YUM YUM, was much appreciated. :D

Sal, when I go to the barber, I have my beard cut real close, and it just grows out that way. I do almost no trimming. I just shave above and below the beard. :wink:
by big steve46
Mon Dec 27, 2010 2:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My avatar
Replies: 26
Views: 8694

Re: My avatar

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u74/kninebirddog/utf-8BSU1HMDAwMjktMjAxMDEwMjctMTQ1MC5qcGc.jpg I like this one also.... :lol: Thank you. For those that don't know, that's my pup Sam's first trophy for winning first in the Derby category at the Central Illinois Llewellin Trial a few days before t...
by big steve46
Mon Dec 27, 2010 1:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My avatar
Replies: 26
Views: 8694

My avatar

How do you like it? That good looking guy is me, and I'm accompanied by my fine, intelligent 19 mos old male Llewellin Setter! Try not to be envious of both! :D
by big steve46
Mon Dec 27, 2010 9:00 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Pro Pac High Performance
Replies: 23
Views: 9222

Re: Pro Pac High Performance

One of my pet peeves are the companies that have changed the weight of the bags to 33#, 44# etc. Why not stay with 50# , 40#, or 20#. Burns my butt, and I consider it insulting. I know their reason, and it irks the heck out of me! Is it just me? :x Sportmix 24/20 formula went from 50 pounds to 55 p...
by big steve46
Sun Dec 26, 2010 4:00 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Pro Pac High Performance
Replies: 23
Views: 9222

Re: Pro Pac High Performance

One of my pet peeves are the companies that have changed the weight of the bags to 33#, 44# etc. Why not stay with 50# , 40#, or 20#. Burns my butt, and I consider it insulting. I know their reason, and it irks the heck out of me! Is it just me? :x
by big steve46
Sun Dec 26, 2010 1:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Y'all help me get caught up
Replies: 7
Views: 1967

Re: Y'all help me get caught up

They were hoping you wouldn't notice so they could get rid of you Charles! JUST KIDDING! Seasons Greetings. Are you going to the NLGDC trial in Kentucky? :)
by big steve46
Sun Dec 26, 2010 1:11 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Loose Stools
Replies: 77
Views: 20497

Re: Loose Stools

There's more than one way to skin a cat, so to speak. Trying a different feed, short fasting, smaller volume, and enzymes and/or probiotics are all good advice, but you don't necessarily have to do all of it. There, Big Steve has spoken, so you know the advice several has given is factual! :)
by big steve46
Sun Dec 26, 2010 1:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog Fights
Replies: 77
Views: 18213

Re: Dog Fights

mcbosco wrote:http://positively.com/

Perhaps you should have her visit?


Good looking bitch! Victoria is attractive also. :D