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Ray,

Thanks for answering my question about Bear Creek Bess. Sound's like she was bred right to run. I've enjoyed seeing so many opinions on the subject. thanks to all.

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Ross, My cousin has judged Strut a few times. I asked him last year what he thought about the dog. He said, he's not a big dog, but he's got a big heart. He's a bird dog. A dang nice bird dog. I can't remember all the things he told me about him, but I do remember those comments about him. I'm not s...

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I hate to change the subject some, but has anyone ever heard of a bitch named Bear Creek Bess? I had a couple fellows a few years back said that she would scorch the prarie. I was curious to what her breeding went back to. I have never really found much information on her. I did see a picture of her...

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Powerpoint, Do you have a pedigree that I can look at on the white dog you have for sale? I know he's got Island Grove Brute, etc, but would like to look at his pedigree if you have one available. Thanks. I have a buddy who told me he wanted a pointer pup, but this dog might be just right for him.

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True, bird dog people will always find a way to buy a bird dog or bird dog pup. I know, I am always looking to buy my next pup :D But, I would imagine the pool of prospective puppy buyers has shrunk right now. I work in the financial industry. I am no expert, but this could take some time to work it...

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Romeo, I think that's the problem. A ton of people have lost their jobs. Unemployment Rate is trending higher right now. People are steadily getting laid off from work. True, people pulling in the reigns hurts the economy, but it's the normal reaction when the economy gets shaky like it is right now...

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The economy is tough right now. No doubt about it. I just saw where we have officially been in a recession now since Dec. of 2007. So, about one year now we've been in it. I don't doubt a bit that it's getting tougher to sell dogs or pups.

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I made a breeding about one month ago. I didn't want to make the breeding unless I had at least 4 deposits. I got 4 deposits and i made the breeding. It's a little early for me to tell if she took right now. I should know really soon. I have had several people call, but not a lot commit. Although, I...

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Wildweeds, I rode that day that Sir Lancelot was braced with Miller's Online up at the national a few years back. It was an impressive brace. I think Online notched 6 finds and Lancelot notched 11 finds. I thought I had just seen the winner in Lancelot. But, with about 15 minutes to go in that 3 hr....

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I'm not sure why cancer came into this thread? But, since it did, how did Bayou Teche Willie Die? Please don't take me the wrong way, I had heard Willie had died young and was a great dog, but I don't know how he died. I was asking what sire's in the EP world "were" or "are" known for their bird fin...

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R-Heaton- Yeah, I've heard of Rebel Wrangler. He was out of Mr. Jim Tune's Oklahoma bird dog named Jumper Jim and I think a bitch named Swing Along. I have a picture of Jumper Jim at the breakaway at Ames. Jim Tune was a good friend of my grandad. They say Mr. Jim Tune played basketball in high scho...

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Ok, I'll start by listing a couple old dogs of the past that I have heard people mention in this regard.
Dunn's Fearless Bud and Guardrail.

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I just wanted to hear some opinions on English Pointer sires. Which are the most famous sires out there that are or were "Known for their Bird Finding ability" above all else? I realize this will be anyones opinion. But, I would like to hear some thoughts on the subject. I have heard a couple opinio...

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Bigsteve, ha! that gave me a chuckle. This is a good topic. I've been married 8 years. My wife still gets p.o'd at me sometimes about me spending time with my dogs. It's not that she wants me to spend time with her, but more time with our kids. I try to compromise the best I can. I don't run dogs as...

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Bobman, I am so sorry to hear this news. People seem to be in too big a hurry these days. It's rush here and rush there. Life shouldn't be that way. Atleast, in my eyes. Again, I am sorry to hear this about your nice young pointer.

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I also use the blue plastic 55 gal. drums. I build a frame up around it and put a piece of plywood on top of it. The dogs love laying on top of it. I have some fans that blow on them during the summer months. During the winter, I just throw some bedding in there and they jump in and curl up. I havn'...

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Karen, http://www.offa.org/hipgrade.html It lists the OFA hip grades. Am i missing something? Marginal is right below Fair. I still stand by my belief. I think your odds are better at getting good hips in a pup if the sire and dam's past generations are good or excellent. Why breed to a marginal or ...

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Miss Bella, A lot of English Pointer and English Setter breeders don't OFA their dogs. I guess they figure if a dog can run a 3 hour endurance stake, he's got to have decent hips. If a dog has weak hips, he'll probably get weeded out pretty quick in these kind of stakes. As far as German Shorthairs ...

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Neil, Thanks for the updates on the Garmin. It sounds like a cool product. I may have to save up and buy one. Are you sure you don't work for Garmin :P j/k I have yet to meet you, but hopefully one day will. I met Bill Hunt last year while I was up at Blake's house. We went over to his house and hun...

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I run in NSTRA. Why? Pretty simple really. I enjoy it. I like competition. I like working with bird dogs. My reason for running in NSTRA has nothing to do with shooting a bird. I could care less about shooting a pen raised bird. I'd rather not, to be honest. I'm not sure if it's a field trial or not...

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BD67, that was funny :lol: Seriously though, I think people that like a really nice bird dog, will find a way to buy one. People that want a really nice bred pup that should have natural born talent, will pay for that pup. Because they know, the purchase price of a pup is minimal compared to what th...

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Thanks. I had thought about buying a tracking unit. I was kind of hoping the new Garmin DC 30 would be approved for field trials. That way, I could buy one unit for both hunting and I could use it if I decided to run a dog in a trial too. It sounds like a really neat product.

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Neil, is the new DC 90 Garmin legal for field trials?

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Charles,
I appreciate the comments on Hank. I do like him a lot.

Good to hear from you. Has your job slowed down enough for you to make a few trials this year? I hope so.

I am looking forward to fall. This all work and no play is getting old.

How are Josh and your setters doing?

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Yallawac, thanks a lot. You too!

Matt, how do you like Gent so far?

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NFC/NGDC/FC/AFC C.C. Papion German Shorthair. His titles are impressive. Maybe, someone who has seen him hunt will chime in.

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Someone start an EP thread about the strengths and weaknesses of each line. I would like to hear it. I have no dog in this fight. But, I thought all the big AA guys play the numbers game. I thought they breed, breed, cull, cull, until they find that special animal. That one that stands above all oth...

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Gunner, Good to hear from you. Hank's out of Rock Acre Blackhawk and a Rock Acre Buckwheat bitch named Tallgrass Pretty. So, he's pretty heavy Blackhawk blood. As far as which venue: I have him steady to wing and shot right now. So, my plan is to run him in a few Derby's this fall. Maybe, some walki...

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Thx, Mt. Lee, He's a little over 17 months old now. I am very excited about him. Here's another picture or two of him.

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I have a new trial prospect. I worked him again Saturday a.m. Needless to say, I am very proud of him already. I thought i would share a few pictures of Hank. Here he is.

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Romeo, This is America. Thank goodness. There is something for everyone. Your points are taken. You should be able to choose as you wish. I guess it must be a pet peeve of mine. So, it kind of rubbed me wrong. I guess people just think differently about things. I seem to have a problem with the way ...

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I have never understood why a breeder would ask someone to pay more for one color than the other. It's pretty ridiculous to me. Maybe, they should worry more about how nice a bird dog it is they are breeding instead of trying to produce a certain color dog because they can sell him/her for more mone...

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Was it Wahoo's Trouble Doc or Clyde's Trouble Doc?

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Can someone tell me what the original question was? I forgot after reading 8 pages of responses

Oh, yeah, what makes a dog worth $5000 or a puppy worth $1000. I'd have to just say supply/demand.

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Barkridge, I'm not real sure yet. My idea is to break him steady to wing and shot. I would love to run him in a couple derby shooting dog stakes this fall. I know you need to choose what you will run the dog in, and train him for it. But, I would love to be able to do a little of both with him. I ho...

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Wouldn't they DNA a 4X CH to see what he was out of? Or is this only done for the Nat'l CH at Ames? Just me asking. I know Blackhawk has been DNA'd, it's on the papers. I'm not trying to start anything. I've seen Strut's pictures. I know there have been a couple tri-color offspring. I do find it odd...

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Big Dave, so Santo was supposed to have Setter in her??? I'll post a picture of Santo. She looks pretty much like a pointer to me.

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Here's one more of Hank. These pictures were taken right before X-mas last year. Hank was around 9 months old at the time.

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I'll try to attach a couple of pictures of a pup I'm in the process of training right now that's out of CH Rock Acre Blackhawk. I say he's a pup. He's 16 months old now. But, I like him a lot. I think he has the tools to become a really nice one. I won't go into detail, but I'll just say I think he'...

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Congrats! It's not an easy feat.

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Congrats Bobby, Rex, and Boogie! Way to go. I look forward to seeing Boogie one day on a hunting trip or at a field trial. From the looks and the sounds of it, he's a nice one. I look forward to seeing him go toward his FC.
Bobby, you breed some nice dogs. No doubt about it.

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Bobby, Thanks a lot. You breed some really nice dogs. I couldn't have done it without you and Lou. To win, you need to start out with a dog/pup with good natural instincts and drive. In other words, the breeding is an integral part of what the end product will be. As an owner/handler, you need somet...

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Yep, Memphis couldn't hit the free throws when it counted. I knew going into the game Kasas had better Post Players than Memphis. Heck, Kansas had a guy on the bench(Aldridge) that is good and didn't even see the floor. Kansas had a lot of depth in the Post. That to me, was the difference at the end...

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Robbi, Congrats to the Jayhawks! Memphis had Kansas beat and let them out of it. Free throws and not taking care of the ball late got them beat. Both great teams and both showed why they were there. I would not have been suprised to see either of them win it. They were both great teams.

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Brenda, Thanks so much. I was so proud of her. She did a nice job for me this year. She's just one of those dogs that's fun to run. She's got some go to her, but handles well when I ask her to. I felt fortunate to win both the High Point Dog and the Regional Elimination Trial. It was a nice end to t...

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I don't normally like to Brag. But, I am very proud of my little girl. I will try to attach a picture of her if I can. 1X NSTRA CH Boss's Bye Bye Heart was NSTRA's Mid-South High Point Dog this year and yesterday she won the Mid-South Regional Elimination trail with 4 finds/4 retrieves and a back. S...

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Barkridge, who is the dog in your avatar out of?

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John, one of my really good friends is Jacob Smith. His dad is David Smith who helps run the Bird Dog Museum. Let me know if I can help in anyway. David is a really nice man. He let me walk through and take as many pictures as I wanted. One word of advice on taking pictures. Well two things. The fla...

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Wagonmaster, Let me know if you do come down for the NC at the Ames Plantation. I will try to go a couple of days, but not sure which days yet. Thanks for keeping us informed on the dates of the Field Trials.

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