Gun Dog Forum

Mr. Crappie

I know there is some controversy regarding this topic, but thought I would see what everyone else felt about it. I have a 8 month old pointer that is doing pretty well with "come, kennel, and retrieving", but just got back from leaving her with a friend while I was on vacation who said he thought it...

Mr. Crappie

Bummer, First of all it will be o.k. I have a six month pointer pup and she is excited about getting out of the pen. My dog gets out anytime I can get her out, which is normally three times or more a day. I, too, live in town and it does have some added challenges. I just worked with my pup on "come...

Mr. Crappie

I spoke with a friend of mine today and he said that you can get a replacement, as long as you have the number on your transmittor, as they correspond. He did say that it was almost as expensive as purchasing a new one.

Mr. Crappie

I have been using Tri-Tronics training collars for years, but today I guess I was in too big of hurry and didn't get my collar on my pup tight enough and she somehow "slipped it". Luckily, I found the collar, but it did get me wondering if you would happen to lose one (which I am sure happens). Can ...

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You need to do that more often. Not much better than a litter of puppies.

Mr. Crappie

The method I have used comes from Jon Hann, trainer/owner of Perfection Kennels. He has put on a couple of training seminars for our local Quail chapter. I was somewhat skeptical, but about eight years ago he took my 2 year old male pointer (who didn't know anything about heeling or whoa) put the ch...

Mr. Crappie

At what age is it appropriate to start whoa breaking? The basic method I use is to use a choke chain and a lead and you actually teach heeling at the same time. I was shown this at a dog training seminar several years ago.

Mr. Crappie

Matt,
That's good to hear. My pup is a little over 5 months and has been pointing pigeons. She also has a nice gait as other Snowatch dogs I have seen. I am very pleased with her so far. I'd love to see a photo of your dog.
Brent

Mr. Crappie

Matt,
Gary may be a little hard to catch this time of year with all the farming that he does, but here is his home telephone number: 270-235-5197. If you have trouble getting a hold of him let me know.
Tell me a little about your pup. I also have a 5 month old Snowatch pup.

Brent

Mr. Crappie

Thanks Rydaddy. I have had a great deal of fun with her so far. It's really fun to see how puppies progress. I was pretty proud of her today!!

Mr. Crappie

I sat out three "planted pigeons" today for my 22 week old pointer pup for the first time. It was a little windy and I was really wondering what she would do, but she pointed all three. I still have her on a check cord and much work needs to be done. It is truly amazing how instincts come into play....

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Tony King in Thompson, Missouri (near Columbia) has a nice Fiddler bred male pup he is wanting to sell. The pup is 12 to 15 weeks old and he is selling it so he will have room for an upcomng litter of puppies. It's a nice dog. His number is 573-239-1665. Tony is a very nice man that will shoot you s...

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Benny,
I'm certainly no expert on this matter either, but from what I understand the dog I referred to had several rocks in its intestines. I had actually never heard of a dog eating rocks until my buddy's dog did. The vet told my friend he had seen it a few times.

Mr. Crappie

I'm not sure why some dogs like to "eat rocks" but they do. I will tell you that a friend of mine recently had a young black lab die from a blockage caused from eating them.

Mr. Crappie

I had a post similar to this one in early January of this year. Ron Rawlings contacted me and he was to have a nice litter of Miller bred pups in March. They are bred well. He lives in Illinois across the river from St. Louis. His number is 618-251-5321.

Mr. Crappie

In my opinion everyone of these photos could be the cover of any hunting magazine. They are awesome!!

Mr. Crappie

In my opinion it is way too early for birds. I belive you need to let your pup be a pup. Take it on walks and let it see everything it can. Having something happen at this age could cause some damage that would take some time to repair. Socialization is important as a pup. I have a 18 week old pup a...

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Troy,
You might check with John Han (sp?) at Perfection Kennel. He has a lot GSP contacts,

Mr. Crappie

What company would you recommend that does DNA testing on Pointers and what is the normal cost for the test?

Mr. Crappie

That is really funny, but there are no chipmonks around here.

Mr. Crappie

I certainly will. I'm just letting her have some fun right now.

Mr. Crappie

Do you think she will make a decent dog?

Mr. Crappie

She also likes the brush. Not sure what she's smelling but at 15 weeks you gotta like it !!

Mr. Crappie

Nice pose.

Mr. Crappie

She already likes to retrieve and once in awhile poses pretty nice!!

Mr. Crappie

I have a 14 week old pointer pup that loves to play, chew, explore, and retrieve. She is one that just hangs around you and doesn't get too far away. It has been years since I had a pup and was wondering when the "intensity thing" starts to kick in.

Mr. Crappie

When I was breaking my last dog he pointed tame birds with intensity at first. Later in life he would point tame birds ok, but would flag and you could tell he was thing," ok these are the easy ones". On wild birds he had incredible intensity and no flagging.

Mr. Crappie

This is one of her pointing a pheasant wing the day I brought her home.

Mr. Crappie

This is my new pup Bess. She is the Snowatch dog I have talked about. This is my first time putting a photo on here so I hope it works.

Mr. Crappie

Thanks for the help. I will give that a try very soon.

Mr. Crappie

I just saw it on the Ames website, it's official!!

Mr. Crappie

I've checked the Ames website and they have yet to post the winner. Hope they have something for sure soon.

Mr. Crappie

I know I asked about this a few days ago, but I still need some "remedial help" to post photos on here. Because my photo software will not allow me to resize, I created a photobucket account, but still can't figure it out. Can someone please help? Sorry I'm not the sharpest computer guy in the world.

Mr. Crappie

I have only had my Snowatch pup for a week and have let her "point" a pheasant tail on a fishing rod. I was hoping for a little more intensity, but will see how she does on pigeons in a few weeks.

Mr. Crappie

Did Snowatch WIN??? That would be cool as I just made a visit with Gary last weekend and picked up a 13 week old Snowatch pup !!!

Mr. Crappie

I was just getting ready to start a post about this myself. I was wondering if the way a pup points at 13 weeks is the way it will point as an adult. Mine is does not have a poker straight tail, but will let you "comb" it up.

Mr. Crappie

If someone can give me the quick version on how to post a photo I'll put it on here. Thanks.

Mr. Crappie

I made a trip to Kentucky today and picked up my pup from Gary Lester. It is a 13 week old Snowatch pup and the female is a Laws High Noon bitch. She is really a lot of fun. Hope she turns out. I will try to attached a photo, but not sure if I know how to do it.

Mr. Crappie

That was really neat. Wished I lived close to some good pheasant hunting.

Mr. Crappie

Did you recently find that old bottle of whiskey you had been hiding ?

Mr. Crappie

I have always wondered why there isn't a better representation of dogs at the nationals. Without a doubt I am a Pointer lover and am not a "big" field trialer as I have only run in small local stuff, but I have seen some really superb Brits and Shorthairs. I equate it like most would with cars, you ...

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Not many birds found today, and rain is in the forecast for Tues. and Wednesday. Snowatch runs Thursday and I bet it will be a good day. Go Snowatch!!!!!!!!!

Mr. Crappie

My last dog was a trial bred pointer, and he handled pheasants like a champ. I say pick a breed you like and get with someone who can help you train. Obedience is a priority !! They will all hunt pheasants.

Mr. Crappie

Lion Country has several different bells for dogs. I would say they have every type you could ask for.

Mr. Crappie

I had no idea. I am really on the other side of the fence. It's truly amazing that these guys tie that much money into the sport. Thanks for the information.

Mr. Crappie

Just wondering who you think might win at the nationals Grand Junction this year? I'm rooting for Snowatch. He's a great dog and Gary is a very nice man.

Mr. Crappie

Does anyone have any idea what kind of prize money is awarded to the champion of the National Field Trial Championship at the Ames Plantation?

Mr. Crappie

I purchased my last dog at almost eights months of age. He had had very little yard work and no bord work. He turned out to be the best dog I have ever owned. I would guess you would be fine with that dog.

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There was a post recently regarding what dogs were headed for Ames Plantation. The list of nominees was recently posted on the Ames Plantation website.

Mr. Crappie

That is certainly a thousand dollar question. I recently went through the same thing myself a month ago. Fortunately forme my dog gave me a way out and died of a heart attack hunting birds as he loved to do. I had made my mind up that even if he quit hunting for me I was going to give him a home unt...

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