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I wouldn't worry to much. When Bodie was a pup he ate a cell phone and TV remote. As for getting in the trash, set a mouse trap on the edge or top of the trash and put it to where he can get to it easy. I have some friends that have mouse traps on all their garbage cans around the house and camper....

You have some sweet videos of your hunts! Gotta love gettin banded birds! No better way to get a newbie hooked than by finding the birds. AWESOME!!

Good feeling, eh? Well done!

First and foremost, I would CALL the breeders that you are interested in. From talking to breeders, I was able to quickly rule out the ones that didn't work with my personality, goals, and hunting dog traits. From there talk to references that have gotten dogs from that breeder. This will help you d...

Welcome to GDF! Can't wait to see pics of your new pup!

Not to change subject, but edb, that is a NICE looking setter!

Nice shooting!!! A couple triples, doubles, and a nice long single. Stellar.

Don, that is great! I would love watching them hatch. What kind of Quail are they?

Great looking dogs and pictures! Gets the blood pumping every time.

Tough loss...my condolences.

fishvik wrote:My son and I shot 15 doves and 4 grouse in two trips.

That's awesome! Glad things went well! Pictures?

Welcome John!
Great rescue story you posted. Luckily for you there are many great resources on GDF. Enjoy the forum!

For those that haven't shared, would you let me know where you got your dog? I have contacted close to ten Kennels and it would be cool to hear/see the results of those that I have talked to and maybe see some other options.

I truly appreciate all the comments!

Hate to say this but I have never had much success under those conditions. Best of luck.

The only thing I dislike about my dog is that he shed a lot. I tried a lot of thing to help it out without success. My frien have one too and he shed a lot too and they are not from the same breeder. This may be an obvious question, but does Hunter shed seasonally or year-round? That was one concer...

Welcome, welcome. How old are the pups?

I will be setting out on my 42nd year of hunting birds in Idaho tomorrow. I started when I was up at U of Idaho and I have hunted here every year since, even when I was working in bordering states. I've hunted over 9 bird dogs of my own and numerous buddies dogs. So as it starts again. Good luck to...

My buddy Trav and his dog Ed. Ed is from Windy Acres Kennel. rkappes, do you who Ed's parents are? Eds parents are Nell and Gar. Ed is a heck of a dog. Trav is a cool dude as well! I'm sure Trav wouldn't mind answering any questions you had, I can PM you his email address if you want, just let me k...

I know this is a few years too late but just in case someone else finds this thread and is curious about Phil Rogers w/ Windy Acres, he is GREAT!!! Produced high quality dogs that have been very successful. For more info visit: http://www.ndbirddogs.com/ or for testimonials visit: http://www.gundogb...

I know Phil Rogers with Windy Acres Kennel in Napolean, ND does a good job. He is less than a lot out there. He has 52 years under his belt training bird dogs. Here is a link to his site.
http://ndbirddogs.com/Started_and_Finished_Dogs.php
Best, Kyle

rkappes wrote:My buddy Trav and his dog Ed. Ed is from Windy Acres Kennel.

rkappes, do you who Ed's parents are?

Awesome pics! Thanks

You got some great shots and dogs!

FT grad student majoring in Geotechnical Engineering, a.k.a. Dirt Engineer, with an emphasis in Earthquake Engineering. Basically, design the supporting/foundational structure of any civil project. Gotta love the West Coast!

TM79, that's a good lookin' girl you got there and she's a Mooney pup. I've talked to John some as I've been doing my research. He runs a great outfit but you definitely pay for it. It was actually a Gun Dog Mag article interviewing John Mooney on the Epagneul Breton that first introduced me to the ...

Got my blood pumping and hands sweating! Thanks and congrats!!!

Some great stories! I have yet to meet a bird hunter in my family, including at reunions. But in HS (15) I was fortunate to meet a friend that bird hunted a lot with his father. They graciously invited and showed me the ropes. Unfortunately, 11 years later, none of us have a bird dog. I have hunted ...

Thanks everyone for your comments. I can't wait to join the club and have the pleasure of owning and hunting with my EB. I will always have these dogs. They have been the best out of the box hunting dogs I have been around. Darius is a good looking dude They do have a shut off switch. They are just ...

Good luck with Sookie! Welcome to the forum.

That's exciting! Can't wait to see pictures.

All: Thanks for the welcome! I've learned a lot from your remarks and am excited to continue learning.

orbirdhunter: I would definitely be up for getting out and hunting with you! I mostly hunt Forest Grouse, Pheasant, and Chukar. When I can find them, Huns and Quail. I'll shoot you a PM.

I hunt upland game (pheasant, forest grouse, chukar, huns, and quail) mostly and occasionally waterfowl. I am very interested in the Epagneul Breton (EB) because of its train-ability, size, temperament, and versatility, and drive. I plan on getting a dog in a year or so and was curious to hear from ...

Gorgeous country and gorgeous points! Thanks for sharing.

All, Location: Corvallis, OR Age: 26 From: Northern Utah Have been following this forum for a couple of months now but just decided to join. I recently moved to Oregon and am trying to find as much info as possible on places to go. Oregonians, let me know if you need/want another person to hunt with...