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Urban_Redneck

Hoping for a quick and lasting recovery.

We don't always agree, but, Ezzy is never disagreeable.

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When I looked into the the procedure a couple of years ago, I was able to find a vet through www.parsemus.org We spoke on the phone and I learned my pup was a poor candidate because she has false pregnancies. The vet explained that despite the uterus and cervix removal, the dog still "cycles" to som...

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There is also a tremendous sense of what my Mother would call "Catholic Guilt" among many when it comes to buying a puppy. I've seen it firsthand fostering. Its a shame too, because despite what some would have you believe, there isn't an epidemic of homeless dogs, there's an epidemic of homeless p...

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Between 5-6mph in heavy or mixed cover, never hunted the prairie.

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The AKC stopped publishing total numbers of registrations around 2010 I think since it was becoming too obvious that they were in steep decline. Now they only publish a list of breeds in order of popularity (I think that the actual numbers may be available in the year end report issued to members.....

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Thanks Steve, the percentage change is interesting. I wonder why the AKC doesn't seem to post the actual numbers?

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I'm curious as to the total number of registrations. I've heard the growing "rescue" business has severely impacted AKC registrations.

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Additional raw animal fat the night before is the best source of energy for a dog. Adding fish oil for additional Omega 3 helps to balance the Omega 6 found in most animal fats. Capsules are best as Omega 3 are fragile and rapidly oxidize once exposed to air. Glucose "energy packs" provide a sugar r...

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Having the dog walk in (on command) with handler for the flush is common in Europe. Obviously that's not going to get you a ribbon in a trial or test but, hunting I can see the merit. One thing I've noticed in Brad's video's is the dogs often seem to be creeping on, or crowding the bird. A follower ...

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He posted some video yesterday on FB

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I really wanted to love mine, but, I wore it once and sold it. While comfortable and seemingly well made, the shell pockets end up at 3 and 9 o'clock which make moving through thick cover tiresome and they can be difficult to close completely. The gun rests are useless and unnecessary. The final nai...

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First aid kit with vet wrap, quick clot and Israeli bandages, leatherman,TQ, 2- 22oz water bottles, and a reload for my pistol.

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Having been mauled by a pitbull and needing facial reconstruction I tend to take heresay on breed aggression very seriously. I just don't have any interest in a breed that has an aggressive or sharp tendency anywhere in its recent history. I am also acutely aware of the liability assumed if you hav...

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I think either will serve you well. I've seen quite lot of variation in coat (length, density) especially with the PP.

While sharpness exists, I think much of it can be moderated through dedicated socialization and exposure starting before pup leaves the breeder.

Good luck!

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Mine is 4x7 with one solid long wall 4' high and the other 5' high, it is about 2' off the ground. I've had 30 birds, ideal capacity is probably closer to 20. I'm contemplating an 4x5 addition for quarantine and or, shooter bird housing. A bigger coop allows for plenty of ventilation and perches, bu...

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All you need to know about autoloaders is buy one that begins with a B Benelli, Beretta, Browning. Whatever you do, don't buy a Mossberg semi.

I killed a few ducks with my nephew's Beretta A300 Outlander last weekend, it's nice gun that should make your budget if you shop carefully.

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I imagine you are in over $2000 for the dog + training, I'd make the drive and go see where the puppy is at, training and healthwise. I think it's a red flag for trainer to discourage an owner from seeing their dog. Especially when they ask for more time/money- I don't like the smell of that.

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I see the cue to flush as similar to what is practiced in France- once the hunter draws even with the dog, they walk in to the bird, together.

The retrieve/bird sharing thing is a little touchy feely for me, but, to each his own.

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The ideal point for most continental dogs is tail, back, and head, in a straight line. The OP said his dog was from German lines, his point sounds perfect.

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If you are even remotely interested in minority breeds, Craig's book is amazing.

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prime bow strings I hope this hasnt been overly discussed already. Seems simple enough,anyone use it? I agree with retrieve means chaseing,so the steadiness factor is desireable. Can one not gain the same thing by by steadying the dog at a released and shot bird which is returned to the dog? I hate...

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Since dogs digest food much slower than humans, there is nothing you can do for a quick pick me up, although that myth still persists. From your comments it appears you already understand that, and want to supplement his nightly food intake with something will help him over the long-run. I always f...

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I've used my own version- brushed out, 3' tall wire fence with 3 launchers inside. I don't know about the "magic", but, I found it useful for keeping my dog steady as I flushed another bird whenever she took a step (no shot) without being released. In my opinion, it's something you only should do 2 ...

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I'd find a kid that's crazy about hunting and give him away. That's me, filling my kharma bank. How romantic. You'd better first make sure the kid's father is willing to pay all food and vet bills, that the mother wants the dog in the house and figure what's going to happen to the dog when the kid'...

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I'd find a kid that's crazy about hunting and give him away.

That's me, filling my kharma bank.

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Thanks, that's a lot of good information. I have a 5 month old GSP/Lab pup. Shes kind of skinny in my opinion, and it seems like she gets tired quickly when I have her running around in the yard (Large yard and its hot outside). I just want to make sure shes getting everything she needs and more wh...

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Why are you looking to supplement your dog's diet? Just looking to add some variety or do you have a particular concern? You can supplement kibble with raw meat, raw bones, and raw offal, up to 25% without need for rebalancing. If you're looking for performance during periods of high exertion/stress...

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Living, hunting, and training in tick central, I've had mine vaccinated the the past two years, no problems.

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Nice to see you got sorted out some.... Back to the NAVHDA training issue. Look for pointer/setter clubs closer to home. They probably can't help much with tracking or water work, but, for the pointy parts of training, you'll likely find assistance. Weekend before last, I trained with 3 NAVHDA chapt...

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The most efficient bird baggers are found hunting the refrigerated cover at the back of the supermarket.

Hunting birds is an exercise inefficiency, it is a pastime. Embrace that or not, you cannot change it.

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At some point you just have to get off your "bleep", drive the roads, and walk the land. Mark the waypoints under your feet.

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I've never thought about heart shot doves. My bowhunting deer experience has shown me that a heart shot deer can run pretty far in the 10 or 12 seconds it takes them to expire. Take out one or two of the big vessels at the top of the heart and it's down in 5 seconds.

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How can a small company making $300K or so possibly afford to run studies on their products? I guess they could afford pay someone to read DogFoodAdvisor, and tell them what's in the highest-rated foods, then copy those ingredients :? Some articles of interest... http://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2018/...

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Good to hear things are getting better. Long term, a change in diet is probably best for your dog. High fiber vegetables like pumpkin only make poop fluffier, not firmer. Digestible raw meat and bone produce the firm, compact, turds that allow the glands express naturally.

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Look into feeding raw, it's much easier on a dog's digestive system.

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In two years pet insurance has saved me almost $1000.

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I spent a few hours with an Irish Setter breeder in europe, her dogs hunt(requires passing the TAN test) and win serious bench shows. She refuses to sell pups to Americans :lol: Italy might be anyone's best bet for a real high powered, field Irish. I have a good deal of affection for the breed, my g...

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The decibel scale is logarithmic , the level increase of 10 means that a sound is actually 10 times more intense, or powerful.

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I have a dog in this one

Under pressure from investors demanding growth, Nestle (Purina) is looking to acquire Champion (Acana, Orijin) dog food of Canada. Estimated to be a 2 Billion dollar deal.

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I live about 150 miles from LCS. Twice I have ordered from LCS and GDS on the same day, both times the GDS order arrived at least a day earlier for the same shipping charge. I also appreciate the follow up emails from GDS customer service. I always check GDS first. I believe LCS has new ownership, l...

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Looks as if the results depend on the reference sample used for comparison and perhaps accurate going back 3 or 4 generations?

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Let me tell you about my latest invention... the Under and Over shotgun :lol: Naming something doesn't make it yours. Let results be your brand. From what I've seen, Brad practices essentially what I know as the Gibbons-West method. Bill West was always forthcoming, he learned the method from someon...

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Raining here.... I read here and there about some trials and NAVHDA events requiring DNA testing, I'm curious as to how much is learned from these tests. What is being looked at/compared to? How many generations back can an out cross be detected? If the sire and dam of a pup have never been tested, ...

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Due to early losses, I ended up mixing a few feral birds in with my few remaining homers, they have been reliable to 60 miles. I still can't consistently plant a pigeon so I use launchers and a Higgins releaser.

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Unless you are trying to get away from a specific allergen, carbs are carbs.

I feed raw, meat, bones, organs.

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I tried to give a guy squeakers last summer, he had a pup coming in the fall, he told me "I'll get back to you" twice. I saw him a few weeks ago and he asked "about them pigeons" I told him I didn't have any squeakers, he said he'd take "regulars" I said $7 each. He looks me in eye all serious and s...

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Sounds like you’re in a hurry to make some cash from your dog.... doodle him

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I don't know a thing about disease's birds get or really how to give meds. I did fool around with some meds I got from Foy's some years ago but didn't notice any difference, they mixed in the water. I've also fooled with putting apple cider viniger in their water, again didn't notice a difference. ...

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Urban_Redneck, you make an interesting point. The versatiles are supposed to do much more than be great companions, find, point and retrieve birds. I don't ask my dogs to be generalists. All I personally do is bird hunt with mine. As such, I expect a VERY high level of performance within this deman...

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