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smoothbean

My Shorthair sure did.

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My GSP doing some shed hunting.

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mm, we have the same problem in Illinois. Chicago makes the decisions for the whole state due to the population. The shape Chicago is in and is putting the rest of the state in proves that system is broken. Unfortunately due to all the corruption in politics I don't think it will ever change. Illino...

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You might check on the Birddog Jamboree facebook page and see if anyone from down there is coming to the event. It is the weekend of March 16th at New London, Mo.

smoothbean

I agree that Purina puppy chow is a good feed and Purina has spent alot of money on research. I like to feed the puppy food instead of the adult formulas for a couple reasons. One is that with all the research being done by these companies I would trust that they know what will work best for differe...

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I have had good luck with my sportdog ecollar. I have not had any problems with it. There new style beeper is not my favorite. I also have a d400 beeper and it works good. I had another before this one and after several years the sound went very low. It was well after the warranty but SportDog still...

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Cajun,
Why are you so against the call back to retrieve?

smoothbean

I don't know if you need to switch feed just feed less.

smoothbean

You may be feeding to much. That would be my first guess. You need to take a good look at your dogs. 96 lbs. sounds a little heavy to me but hard to tell without seeing the dog You may try feeding twice a day, half of what you are giving in the morning and the other half at night. I think sometimes ...

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I could say the same friend. Problem is with all the politics and good buddy clubs in those games what kind of chance do you think an outssider will have? Haven't seen you at my neck of the woods either. You wouldn''t have the good buddy barrier to break through there so it would be a fair for you. ...

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A dog that's got smarts will move on it's own. WHy would they stay and point nothing. Just what I want, to go hunting and get to the dog that is on point to have nothing there when I get there. Waist of time for a dog to be standing there pointing grass. Unfortunately Romeo you are proving nothing o...

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Romeo can't you give your own opinoin with your vast wealth of knowledge? Don't you have any other knowledge besides what teh NSTRA rule book says??

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Sorry Romeo,
I forgot with your vastknowledge you must be right. Please disregard all my previous posts.

smoothbean

Since the dogs are trained so much better there shouldn't be any of those issues interference or fighting issues. I would not be a very happy if someone is bringing a fighter in the field without my knowledge.
Just sayin

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It is unfortunate if your birds left the field. I know you said that someone saw your bird leave the field but could it have been one of those birds from before your brace that you speak of. Or maybe it looked diffferent than the others so you know without question it was your bird. I have seen it m...

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I was a NSTRA member and don't ever remember receiving any special training before using a weapon. Judging is different than scoring.Scoring is black and white and there is a lot of opinions and politics involved in judging. Examples would be long tail is better that short tail, short hair is better...

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The funny part of those saying that these tournament dogs do not measure up to their standards is that some of these dogs come from the very lines that you are so high on. So in a sense you are bashing your own people. LOL! I personally know guys that are running NSTRA bred dogs as well as a few hor...

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I couldn't agree more raven34. You have proved that our dogs can compete in other venues. That is what we need, more folks playing other games with these dogs.It seems to me that there a to many people that discredit some of our dogs because they don't like the game. There are lots of great dogs no ...

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THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!! birddog 1968

"You can't slight the dogs in any game because their owners don't train well or expose the dogs to various things not required by a particular game."

I couldn't agree more

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Thanks PntrRookie,
Any idea what the entry fee is or if there is an entry fee?

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I found something on the web that says the winner at Ame's gets $20,000. Any one know if that is right? How many places down do they pay? How many entries are there and how much is the entry fee for this event? How about NSTRA? Nobody has any information on this subject? It might make for an interes...

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Huh?? I think that a large part of the dogs that play those games are just that "hunting dogs". Do I think that every hunting dog can can rise to the top of this game? I think not. Just like all the other formats there are some that are better suited. Do you think that just because a dog comes from ...

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I am curious what different field trial organizations payback at their National Finals.

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Timed, no style points.That is one thing that I think appeals to the average hunter. Now I am not saying that none of the dogs have any style because there are some great dogs and alot of our members are just as much about style as the NSTRA guys. Retrieves are either full, partial or no retrieve.It...

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I agree the peppering is a serious issue. In the UFTA it is an immediate disqualification if someone gets shot. Needless to say it doesn't happen very often. There are a few differences between the different tournament hunting organizations. UFTA does not allow E-collars. I do know some guys that ru...

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Just wondered it is usually the people that play the horseback game that are the most critical of the tournament format. I try not to judge to much. I don't play BDC much but do play UFTA.This is a game that anyone can play. For your average guy the tournament format is a way to get your dog out and...

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ultracarry,
Do you field trial or just hunt? What game or games do you play with your dogs?

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Loyall is made by Nutrena and they also have other foods in the price point of the less expensive foods. For instance they make River Run which is in the price point of the less expensive feeds and Pro Premium which is in the middle as far as price point. The problem with the lower priced feeds I lo...

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I finally have a new web address you can go to to get the Loyall coupons. This one should work but if you have any issues with it please let me know. http://www.nutrenaworld.com/nutrena/loyallreferral/ The 5 digit code you need to enter is 30113 Feel free to pass this along to all your friends and f...

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I wonder if we could figure out a way to give Chicago to China?
That would kill two birds with one stone. Illinois could prosper if rid of it and it wold take down China before they could do anything about it. LOL

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Ezzy, You are kidding right, Pa has more Concealed Carry permits and hunting licences sold, than most any state in the USA, if you actually believe Obama carried Pa with his gun control past, just wait till our legislature passes the Voter Identification Act, scheduled just prior to the next Presid...

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I hope it pays good, cause living in town stinks!!! I live in a very small town after being in the country for a loooong time and it is a wonder I have made it the 5 and a half years. I don't know how people could live in a big city/ suburb. I lived in those places when I was a kid but i Can't stand...

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Nice to know someone cares about more than just the sale, You going to do collars at the Birddog Jamboree??

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Where are you from? I would say that the answer depends on the temperature in the area you are traveling in.

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I quit buying at Orschelin and Tractor Supply unless I am in a pinch. If you find an off the farm or similar ( not big box store) you will save. I saved around $6 per bag by switching.
CHJIIIYou didn't say but I assume you were comparing Pro Plans sale price to Loyall's regular price.

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Website glich. They are working on it and I will post an update when it is fixed.

smoothbean

Sorry about that. Let me check into it.

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www.nutrenainfo.com/LoyallReferral
enter code: 30113

This will get you three $5.00 coupons.

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Nutrena now makes a mid level feed that is in the same price point that some folks are talking about switching to. Still a good feed but like some of the other lower priced feeds it is minus a few of the bells and whistles. It is called Pro Premium Dog Food. ( http://www.nutrenaworld.com/nutrena/pro...

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Was that the Loyall sale price? Or are you comparing a sale price to a regular price? What formula of loyall was that?

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From what I understand Loyall may have jumped the gun a bit on the price increase. I bet you will see all the other dog food companies doing the same in the near future. Grain prices are already getting higher and i bet the go through the roof when farmers start harvesting. The drought is going to r...

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This is another one of those topics that you will get alot answers according to the way the old timers did it so that is how everyone should do it and can ruffle some feathers when you get replies as to someone doing it different I I feed twice a day. Never have any problems. I don't feed and then t...

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Log on for a special offer from Loyall!
http://nutrenainfo.com/LoyallReferral
Enter Code: 30113

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If you want to try Loyall you can follow this link and put in the referral code. If you do this they will send you three $5 coupons of any formula of Loyall Dog Food. Not a bad way to save a few bucks to try it. You can have your friends do this as well. OOPS didn't get the link added: Log on for a ...

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I have done them my self and taken to the vet. The last one I did I bought at a farm store. It was a seven way made by Boehringer-Ingelheim the same company that my vet uses. The key is care of the vaccine. They must be kept refridgerated.

smoothbean

I am not a member but I have ran a couple UFTA trials there.
It is a little over a hour for me to get there.

smoothbean

I found this pic of a german shorthair online. What would you think about this dog if you went to look at him for a possible stud or to buy? Just curious

smoothbean

I think he looks very good! Too many people are just used to seeing overweight dogs.

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If you call the kennel club they are registered with they can tell you who owns them, if they have registered them. I have done it before with the FDSB and some english setters.

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I was just goiong to mention that I didn't see anything about spaying earlybeing mentioned in the original question.

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