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by 12 Volt Man
Fri Dec 29, 2006 10:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Line Breeding
Replies: 19
Views: 7313

Here example of an Elhew line breeding that is very tight. This is a pup's pedigree that I have on the way: http://www.perfectpedigrees.com/4genview.php?id=415 That's about as tight as I have seen. Interesting. My new Lab pup has some line breeding to Lean Mac. My dog Cooper is line bred Elhew Snak...
by 12 Volt Man
Wed Dec 27, 2006 11:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ecollar ramblings
Replies: 15
Views: 5272

I liked the Dogtra I had. I like my Sportdog better. Can't go wrong with either.
by 12 Volt Man
Wed Dec 27, 2006 9:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Diamond Naturals
Replies: 13
Views: 4856

Black Gold has a new one that I haven't seen at the store yet. "Signature Line" or something. Ingredients look good.
by 12 Volt Man
Wed Dec 27, 2006 9:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I kept one pup...
Replies: 11
Views: 3657

Great lookin' pup.
by 12 Volt Man
Wed Dec 27, 2006 10:26 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Georgia Woodcock and Wirehairs
Replies: 13
Views: 5530

Very cool. I hope to hunt those one day.
by 12 Volt Man
Tue Dec 26, 2006 2:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Serious accident
Replies: 16
Views: 4393

Wow Brandon. I am glad the dog will be ok. Zim and I passed on a couple of great spots where we saw Chukars for this very reason. We were afraid one of the dogs would chase them off a 200 foot cliff. This is definately one of the dangers of Chukar hunting. I have heard of more than one dog that didn...
by 12 Volt Man
Sun Nov 19, 2006 7:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: ada passes on.
Replies: 18
Views: 5502

Sorry to read this Larue. :(
by 12 Volt Man
Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:36 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: 5 different species in one day
Replies: 4
Views: 2725

sounds like a great day. Thanks for the pics.
by 12 Volt Man
Thu Oct 05, 2006 5:50 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Sage Grouse
Replies: 11
Views: 3760

great pics.
by 12 Volt Man
Sun Sep 17, 2006 9:32 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Utah Chukar Hunt. Opening weekend pics.
Replies: 8
Views: 5228

Utah Chukar Hunt. Opening weekend pics.

Started out by getting up at 2:30 am on Saturday morning. Addict was at my house to pick me up by 3:30 and then we were off to pick up Invader Zim. We hit the road and we were at our chosen Chukar spot by 6:30. As it got lighter, the coyotes were howling all around us. It was great to be in the West...
by 12 Volt Man
Fri Sep 15, 2006 3:35 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Chukar scouting trip. (pics)
Replies: 4
Views: 2653

Chukar scouting trip. (pics)

There was a break in the storm today, so I took my best helper out on a scouting trip. We were in search of the elusive pen raised Chukar. The Division of Wildlife releases birds in different areas right before the opener. This gives a chance for those new to the sport to get a taste of chukar hunti...
by 12 Volt Man
Wed Sep 13, 2006 10:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: PDJ Picture of Bell
Replies: 11
Views: 3200

Somebody scan that. I gotta see.

I'll go out and see if I can find a copy.

Congrats Grant.
by 12 Volt Man
Wed Sep 13, 2006 10:34 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Grousin' again.
Replies: 4
Views: 2472

Grousin' again.

Headed out with Addict again today to make up for getting skunked on the opener. We had a great day trip. Three dogs along. Cowboy, Cooper, and Jinx. We parked the truck and headed through some very thick cover. We hiked over several ridges and what was probably a couple of miles. We were in some gr...
by 12 Volt Man
Mon Sep 11, 2006 7:52 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Quick grouse hunt.
Replies: 2
Views: 1556

Quick grouse hunt.

Critter Control and I headed up for a quick hunt this afternoon. We tried a couple spots that were unproductive. Then I dropped Caleb and Cowboy off at the top of a ridge and drove down to the bottom to pick them up. They flushed two and Caleb was able to shoot one. A nice mature male Blue. http://i...
by 12 Volt Man
Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:37 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Ptarmigan hunt w/pics (lots of 'em!)
Replies: 26
Views: 12208

I knew that Chris and Caleb had been planning this trip for a long time. It had been in the works for almost a year. We all know about Caleb's dog situation. The new little pup is still to small for a trek like this one. I felt like they shouldn't go on a spectacular hunt like that without a dog. So...
by 12 Volt Man
Sat Sep 09, 2006 10:08 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Grouse Hunting with Addict. The "opener"
Replies: 3
Views: 2110

almost forgot.......

We got hailed on in the late afternoon and the trip was cut short.

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by 12 Volt Man
Sat Sep 09, 2006 9:52 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Grouse Hunting with Addict. The "opener"
Replies: 3
Views: 2110

Grouse Hunting with Addict. The "opener"

They evaded us today. We put a ton of miles on the Jeep, the dogs, and our hiking boots. We saw Moose, Elk, and Deer. I got some advice on a "hot" spot from a friend who had been bow hunting and saw a "ton" of grouse. When we got there at first light, there were grouse there. Sage grouse. I didn't k...
by 12 Volt Man
Sun Aug 20, 2006 11:10 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New huntin' buddy.
Replies: 21
Views: 6482

This is our first son. We are old pro's at making girls (3).

His name is Holden.
8.3 Pounds
21 inches long
by 12 Volt Man
Thu Aug 17, 2006 4:57 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: maybe pics
Replies: 9
Views: 2884

Fine looking dog.
by 12 Volt Man
Wed Aug 16, 2006 11:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New huntin' buddy.
Replies: 21
Views: 6482

New huntin' buddy.

He won't retrieve yet, and I didn't have to wait till he was 8 weeks old to bring him home. He didn't seem to like the ole' wing on a string trick. He has excellent confirmation and some stellar breeding. I hope to get him on birds early. Probably won't road him for a while and I'll wait on introduc...
by 12 Volt Man
Tue Aug 15, 2006 7:50 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Are you brand oriented?
Replies: 34
Views: 17737

CZ 8)
by 12 Volt Man
Sun Aug 13, 2006 10:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Outback Kennels?
Replies: 3
Views: 1717

I have talked to him before about different dogs. He sounds like a good guy. It seems like he is more of a "dog broker". He does breed some of his own though.
by 12 Volt Man
Tue Aug 08, 2006 11:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sportdog brand
Replies: 18
Views: 7587

I have been very happy with my Sportdog 1800 two dog set. Still going on my second battery charge. Those batteries last forever. I am sold on their products.
by 12 Volt Man
Fri Aug 04, 2006 11:41 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Introducing Chaco and Darko
Replies: 3
Views: 2209

Nice Kirklan. Congrats on the new pups. Was that out at Lee Kay???
by 12 Volt Man
Tue Aug 01, 2006 5:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Critter Control's pup fund.
Replies: 14
Views: 3834

Critter Control's pup fund.

Just an update on our quest to get Critter Control a new pup. We raised just enough to get the pup purchased. Huge thanks to everyone who donated to the cause.

Caleb is headed out on a road trip to Oregon this weekend to get the pup. We are all looking forward to seeing the new dog.
by 12 Volt Man
Fri Jul 07, 2006 12:39 pm
Forum: Help: Member Support
Topic: Beta GDF webpages
Replies: 57
Views: 99871

yes, you can do it here, but how do you do it in the member pages.
by 12 Volt Man
Fri Jul 07, 2006 12:33 pm
Forum: Help: Member Support
Topic: Beta GDF webpages
Replies: 57
Views: 99871

another example. On Pointer Rookies where he has this logo.....

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Is there a way to make it so it is a link, so when you click on it, it takes you to the WI. NSTRA site



wow, it was much smaller on his page. sorry
by 12 Volt Man
Fri Jul 07, 2006 12:23 pm
Forum: Help: Member Support
Topic: Beta GDF webpages
Replies: 57
Views: 99871

Yeah, that did make a smaller picture for me.
http://www.gundogforum.com/members/75/
but, it won't let me link it anywhere so when someone clicks on it, they can view the larger picture. Does that make sense??
by 12 Volt Man
Fri Jul 07, 2006 11:55 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Chukar conditioning right in my own backyard. (videos)
Replies: 6
Views: 2238

Aryes, Sometimes I do only send one dog and make the other watch. I haven't found that it has caused any problems. What I have found is that the competition between the two dogs running for retrieves has created great retrieving desire. I have yet to have either dog let me down retrieving a bird to ...
by 12 Volt Man
Fri Jul 07, 2006 9:33 am
Forum: Help: Member Support
Topic: Beta GDF webpages
Replies: 57
Views: 99871

Great job Grant. What a unique thing to do. I played with making one last night. I'll have to get some $ in so I can have more pages. Very cool! I tried finding a way to have thumbnails. There would be several ways to do it. You know more than I. I tried putting one in like this from imageshack. htt...
by 12 Volt Man
Thu Jul 06, 2006 10:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What we did today
Replies: 4
Views: 1395

This one is great.

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by 12 Volt Man
Thu Jul 06, 2006 7:56 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Chukar conditioning right in my own backyard. (videos)
Replies: 6
Views: 2238

Chukar conditioning right in my own backyard. (videos)

I recently moved to a new place. I haven't been able to go explore and get permission to run any fields nearby. So I have been working the dogs out each night by playing a little fetch. My backyard drops off pretty steep and I am able to throw the bumper a good 50-60 yards because of it being downhi...
by 12 Volt Man
Thu Jul 06, 2006 12:07 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: video clips
Replies: 13
Views: 3429

nice videos, I'll try one tonite.
by 12 Volt Man
Wed Jul 05, 2006 12:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Let's do something nice for Critter Control
Replies: 12
Views: 4358

Here is a pic of the little black and white pups I got from Caleb.

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by 12 Volt Man
Wed Jul 05, 2006 12:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Let's do something nice for Critter Control
Replies: 12
Views: 4358

Well I had a good chat with Caleb today and he is one step ahead of me. He has been in talks with Springset Kennels and has reserved a little white female colored Gordon. I think this is great. He likes to be different and this dog, like Gur will be unique and should be a great dog. It will be ready...
by 12 Volt Man
Mon Jul 03, 2006 5:57 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Afternoon Training
Replies: 7
Views: 1996

lookin' good
by 12 Volt Man
Mon Jul 03, 2006 5:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tragic Accident
Replies: 11
Views: 4588

good to hear that he is out of ICU. I had no internet for a while and I wondered about him alot.
by 12 Volt Man
Mon Jul 03, 2006 2:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Let's do something nice for Critter Control
Replies: 12
Views: 4358

Let's do something nice for Critter Control

Sorry I wanted to post this sooner, but was not able to get internet access at my new house untill today. Most of you know that Gur was killed recently. Invader Zim's posts and his adventures with Gur have always been great. He took that dog everywhere with him. They were great friends. It wouldn't ...
by 12 Volt Man
Thu Jun 15, 2006 6:09 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tragic Accident
Replies: 11
Views: 4588

Wow. I hope and pray that he makes it through this. I also hope that his family will be blessed.

Rick is the breeder of my dog Cowboy. He is definately a good guy.

Terrible news.

:(
by 12 Volt Man
Mon May 29, 2006 8:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sage Grouse pics.
Replies: 13
Views: 4302

Sage Grouse pics.

Critter Control and I made a trek up into Wyoming for some Varmint Hunting. We were teased by finding a few Sage Grouse. These are definately an interesting bird. Is is Fall yet??? http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/7599/untitled17qw.jpg http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/2213/untitled54ak.jpg http://...
by 12 Volt Man
Thu May 25, 2006 12:34 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Arkat Dog Food
Replies: 33
Views: 11760

I am extremely happy with the Black Gold food I have been feeding. This food does interest me though. I may try out a bag or two. Nice to have a relative of Lou's on the forum. He is a great guy. I wish I could have sent my dogs out on his camp. Better yet, I wish I could have sent myself to the camp.
by 12 Volt Man
Thu May 25, 2006 12:15 am
Forum: Training
Topic: It's getting hot. Water pics.
Replies: 4
Views: 1737

It's getting hot. Water pics.

Critter Control and I went out this afternoon for some training. It was fairly hot (85 degrees). We met up at on of our favorite local spots. By the time I got there, CC already had planted several carded pigeons. There was no wind at all. Scenting conditions were terrible. The dogs were hot and not...
by 12 Volt Man
Wed May 24, 2006 2:18 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training pics.
Replies: 10
Views: 4295

Looking good.
by 12 Volt Man
Tue May 16, 2006 2:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How Many have you done?
Replies: 14
Views: 3521

That was great. 8)
by 12 Volt Man
Tue May 16, 2006 7:52 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Next Purchase Decided!
Replies: 10
Views: 3506

Sport Dog 1800 is a good choice. I have been impressed with the battery life on mine. Great collars.
by 12 Volt Man
Wed May 10, 2006 11:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Pictures
Replies: 19
Views: 5393

Cool pictures. Nice work.
by 12 Volt Man
Mon May 08, 2006 8:06 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Open Derby Placement
Replies: 11
Views: 3386

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Boy, a couple more inches on that tail and you have got yourself a......
naw, I won't say it. LOL.
by 12 Volt Man
Mon May 08, 2006 11:42 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Open Derby Placement
Replies: 11
Views: 3386

Nice work Casper. Congrats!!!
by 12 Volt Man
Thu May 04, 2006 11:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Critter Control / Trapping armadillo
Replies: 9
Views: 2100

He is on a turkey hunt probably through the weekend.
by 12 Volt Man
Mon May 01, 2006 9:30 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Another Dog Food Debate...
Replies: 46
Views: 16574

I have recently switched to Black Gold, in the red bag. Previously I was feeding the black bag. Both of my dogs have bulked up. Since the switched. I was asked what I was feeding a couple of different times at the trial last weekend. I am interested in the Arkat food and I will try it if I see it at...