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- Tue Sep 01, 2015 8:24 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Breeding Question
- Replies: 25
- Views: 11033
Re: Breeding Question
When I run any event sponsored by the AKC, the results go to the AKC for approval first. They issue the titles.
- Tue Sep 01, 2015 7:51 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Breeding Question
- Replies: 25
- Views: 11033
Re: Breeding Question
AKC has no license to set the conformation standards and their only responsibility is to uphold the standards the breed club sets. Who mentioned a license? I was talking about AKC events and how every breed that I have seen would get excused for improper bite. I think I even mentioned that it would...
- Tue Sep 01, 2015 7:12 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Breeding Question
- Replies: 25
- Views: 11033
Re: Breeding Question
So im looking at upcoming breeding looking for a new gsp puppy. I came across one that looks pretty good both parents have hunting titles on them. Both come from well know kennels. I did some research and found the dam has a butt bite . My question's are 1. why would a well known breeder breed a do...
- Sun Aug 30, 2015 11:46 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Snake in the yard
- Replies: 37
- Views: 14292
Re: Snake in the yard
Umm, the OP lives on a Military Base so shooting a snake is a dumb idea unless you want your hubbies career ended. Putting up a barrier is also not an option and potions such as Lyme don't work. I'm sure that she could call someone that has experience to come out to check the area...
- Sun Aug 30, 2015 3:50 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Does anybody rotate formulas to avoid protein intolerance?
- Replies: 147
- Views: 70408
Re: Does anybody rotate formulas to avoid protein intolerance?
I would answer you but you wouldn't accept it anyway so just believe it as no one is trying to make a poor feed. I'll consider any scientific study you can provide as evidence that corn gluten meal is a superior protein source than the animal based protein concentrates. Most corporations do not set...
- Sun Aug 30, 2015 12:30 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: bird hunting literature
- Replies: 30
- Views: 11179
Re: bird hunting literature
Always check abebooks.com for reasonable prices on old books. Or pristine first editions at big dollars. If you enjoy Ruark ( and who doesn't?) check out the lessor known Bob Brister. Neil, are you talking about the Bob Brister from Texas? I shot with a name by that same name in Sporting Clays for ...
- Sat Aug 29, 2015 5:29 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Does anybody rotate formulas to avoid protein intolerance?
- Replies: 147
- Views: 70408
Re: Does anybody rotate formulas to avoid protein intolerance?
If that was directed at me, I have never fed Raw.greg jacobs wrote:A raw diet might work for you but some carbs might help a hard working dog. However that wasn't what the op asked.
- Sat Aug 29, 2015 4:59 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Does anybody rotate formulas to avoid protein intolerance?
- Replies: 147
- Views: 70408
Re: Does anybody rotate formulas to avoid protein intolerance?
You can get just about any brand you want shipped to your door from Chewy.com or Petflow.com. Orders over $50 ship for free and I find no harder to store 40lbs vs 18lb.
- Wed Aug 26, 2015 8:09 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Snake in the yard
- Replies: 37
- Views: 14292
Re: Snake in the yard
But it does reduce the effects. I do agree that an emergency visit is required but calling it useless is absurd especially since I have actually seen a difference. I don't know where this "95%" number comes from but Having had dogs bit in the face, some before having the vaccine and others after, e...
- Wed Aug 26, 2015 5:06 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Snake in the yard
- Replies: 37
- Views: 14292
Re: Snake in the yard
How about actual experience? Does that count? The actual experience shows about 95% of dogs who are treated for snakebites survive. The "vaccine" doesn't change that one iota. Either way, a snakebite means a emergency run to a vet. Bill But it does reduce the effects. I do agree that an emergency v...
- Wed Aug 26, 2015 4:37 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Snake in the yard
- Replies: 37
- Views: 14292
Re: Snake in the yard
How about actual experience? Does that count?Spy Car wrote:That is a "claim," but there is no evidence to support that claim.DonF wrote:What I have heard about the stuff is it won't actually work but will give you more time to get to a vet.
Bill
- Wed Aug 26, 2015 3:10 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Snake in the yard
- Replies: 37
- Views: 14292
Re: Snake in the yard
The main reason there are not any studies is because of public would go crazy if somebody was killing dogs to prove it worked. IE a control group I have friends that use it and have dogs that have been bitten and they believe it worked. I also have many friends and myself whose dogs have been vacci...
- Fri Aug 21, 2015 4:14 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Mile Post 9 Trial Grounds - Idaho
- Replies: 39
- Views: 28009
Re:
You must not be doing it correctly. Like I said before. It's mother nature and not the end of the world. Dumber words have never been spoken. Odds are very high that Mother Nature has nothing to do with this. If you can prove she did than I will eat my words but its usually a human that starts thes...
- Fri Aug 21, 2015 3:21 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Crayola Labs are getting out of hand
- Replies: 33
- Views: 14552
Re: Crayola Labs are getting out of hand
How do you know the AKC wants it to continue? I see no possible reason for them to want that since all they do is keep the studbook for the breed club. Take a look on AKC website ezzy in the classifieds or whatever it is. There is a litter on there of silvers, champagnes and some other weird colour...
- Fri Aug 21, 2015 2:28 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Hunter's Dog
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4212
Re: Hunter's Dog
Gotcha Brother. I guess I mis-read you also.
- Fri Aug 21, 2015 1:37 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Hunter's Dog
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4212
Re: Hunter's Dog
Sometimes people become unable to take care of their pets. I have a GSP that I took from a dying man and someone took my Sisters dog when she stroked out. Its not always because of bad ownership.... I might have agreed with that statement years ago but now there are so many resources to take a dog ...
- Thu Aug 20, 2015 8:18 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Crayola Labs are getting out of hand
- Replies: 33
- Views: 14552
Re: Crayola Labs are getting out of hand
I haven't heard that the AKC recognizes the diff between yellow and "fox red". I cant tell you how many AKC events that I have been to including several Westminsters and never saw a Red Lab. I guess I will stick to black. Sorry you haven't seen one. They used to be quite common years ago when yello...
- Thu Aug 20, 2015 7:14 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Crayola Labs are getting out of hand
- Replies: 33
- Views: 14552
Re: Crayola Labs are getting out of hand
I haven't heard that the AKC recognizes the diff between yellow and "fox red". I cant tell you how many AKC events that I have been to including several Westminsters and never saw a Red Lab. I guess I will stick to black.
- Thu Aug 20, 2015 6:01 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Crayola Labs are getting out of hand
- Replies: 33
- Views: 14552
Re: Crayola Labs are getting out of hand
Huh? How is Fox Red Yellow? Fox yellow is referred to in the breed standard. Silver is a disqualification, at least according to the breed club who is suppose to set the standard, AKC feels differently and is giving the middle finger to the breed club. "Yellow - Yellows may range in color from fox-...
- Thu Aug 20, 2015 2:49 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: what is best energy suppliment for your dog?
- Replies: 134
- Views: 60241
Re: what is best energy suppliment for your dog?
Bill[/quote] Once again you are talking about a different subject than what is being discussed. You are talking what to feed to build muscle while the maltodextrin is used immediately after exercise to aid in recovery so the normal diet will work quicker. I do not think and have never heard an argum...
- Thu Aug 20, 2015 2:21 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Crayola Labs are getting out of hand
- Replies: 33
- Views: 14552
Re: Crayola Labs are getting out of hand
This got fired up again because a judge, at an akc show, gave a silver lab a placement and a ribbon instead of a dq for not meeting breed standards. That "judge" should be removed. Fox Red is not a recognized color...Black, Yellow or Chocolate. Fox Red is Yellow. The silver they are talking about h...
- Thu Aug 20, 2015 1:55 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Crayola Labs are getting out of hand
- Replies: 33
- Views: 14552
Re: Crayola Labs are getting out of hand
pato y codoniz wrote:This got fired up again because a judge, at an akc show, gave a silver lab a placement and a ribbon instead of a dq for not meeting breed standards.
That "judge" should be removed.
Fox Red is not a recognized color...Black, Yellow or Chocolate.
- Thu Aug 20, 2015 1:42 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Hunter's Dog
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4212
Re: Hunter's Dog
Sometimes people become unable to take care of their pets. I have a GSP that I took from a dying man and someone took my Sisters dog when she stroked out. Its not always because of bad ownership....
- Thu Aug 20, 2015 1:25 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: West coast folks
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7266
Re: West coast folks
OP, you can go East to San Bernardino or North to Red Mountain. It is mostly Chukar and can be tough but is probably the closest to you. There is a pretty cheap "canned" hunt in Chino, CA if you just want to run your Dog. You can even do "clean ups" for less. (rpclub.com). PS, as long as your gun is...
- Thu Aug 20, 2015 1:07 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Crayola Labs are getting out of hand
- Replies: 33
- Views: 14552
Re: Crayola Labs are getting out of hand
The AKC doesn't want it to continue otherwise they would recognize those colors. Black, yellow and chocolate are the only colors and anything else gets dismissed.
- Tue Aug 18, 2015 6:46 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: New blank gun
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6869
Re: New blank gun
Many ATF laws come into effect pertaining to transport, possession and transfer that don't apply to non-serial numbered guns. You cant even let someone borrow it legally without it being transferred through a dealer....You don't have to worry about those things with starter pistols. Altering a real ...
- Tue Aug 18, 2015 9:26 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: New blank gun
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6869
Re: New blank gun
Does NEF have a lifetime warranty that goes to an actual Gunsmith if needed (independent)?
- Mon Aug 17, 2015 11:10 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: AKC Pointing HT?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5788
Re: AKC Pointing HT?
The AKC supports a Junior Handler Program but there is no age limit that I can find. I would call the Performance Division to make sure.
- Mon Aug 17, 2015 7:24 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Broken Lower K9
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1791
Re: Broken Lower K9
Not sure how it happened, but my 11mo GSP broke her lower left K9. Can't see any fractures running down the tooth. Going to the vet tomorrow for a look and options. What is everyone's experience with this, first time I've had it happen? If there are fractures and it has to be removed, how will it e...
- Tue Aug 11, 2015 2:15 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: New trainer questions
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7494
Re: New trainer questions
Hello Roe90, There is no way to make a dog like being locked in a kennel box for 8+ hours a day. She has associated you and the kennel box with abandonment and long hours of being uncomfortable. Any way you could create a dog yard outside and get her a buddy? Not true!!!! My dogs love their crates,...
- Sun Aug 09, 2015 4:24 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Foster Dog Frustration
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5744
Re: Foster Dog Frustration
Don, I totally get what you're saying. I'm talking about "reasonable" here. I get that things come up (cancer, major surgeries, etc.) that can cost thousands and that's not my expectation. I'm talking normal stuff like vaccines, regular check-ups, illnesses and injuries similar to what you just had...
- Sat Aug 08, 2015 2:44 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Wingshooting USA
- Replies: 25
- Views: 10548
Re: Wingshooting USA
Westminster is Political and takes a lot of money to win. I can predict which Dog will win every year if I care. Don't get me wrong, I loved my trips to New York. I loved taking my Dogs to local Parks only to have people question why I would take a "show" Dog to a public park... I simply reply, "th...
- Sat Aug 08, 2015 12:22 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Wingshooting USA
- Replies: 25
- Views: 10548
Re: Wingshooting USA
Westminster is Political and takes a lot of money to win. I can predict which Dog will win every year if I care. Don't get me wrong, I loved my trips to New York. I loved taking my Dogs to local Parks only to have people question why I would take a "show" Dog to a public park... I simply reply, "the...
- Sat Aug 08, 2015 6:08 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Wingshooting USA
- Replies: 25
- Views: 10548
Re: Wingshooting USA
1986? Marjetta's National Acclaim??? To my knowledge, no Britt has ever won Westy.
- Sat Aug 01, 2015 4:01 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Best Wife........Lucky Man
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2749
Re: Best Wife........Lucky Man
Grommet wrote:Good timing too. I just heard today that Ruger is discontinuing the Red Label again.
Who did you hear that from? I cant find where Ruger states this.
- Sat Aug 01, 2015 1:00 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Cecil the Lion
- Replies: 43
- Views: 21742
Re: Cecil the Lion
How many on here have actually hunted in Africa?
- Wed Jul 29, 2015 10:33 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Help me choose my forever friend :)
- Replies: 49
- Views: 27017
Re: Vote which puppy is cuter!! Help me choose my forever friend
In that case I would be up-front with the breeder and let them pick it.
- Wed Jul 29, 2015 10:00 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Help me choose my forever friend :)
- Replies: 49
- Views: 27017
Re: Vote which puppy is cuter!! Help me choose my forever friend
Thank you! That's what i'm saying! I don't know why they are making this about me, when all I asked was an honest opinion on which DOG they found cuter or more appealing... And these are all the negative posts I got!! Haha it was ridiculous honestly. Didn't think I would get so attacked by posting ...
- Wed Jul 29, 2015 9:50 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Record heat coming
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9695
Re: Record heat coming
Thanks Neil. I think I just miss read some posts.
- Wed Jul 29, 2015 8:52 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Help me choose my forever friend :)
- Replies: 49
- Views: 27017
Re: Vote which puppy is cuter!! Help me choose my forever friend
Yeah not as harsh as all these old people telling me I cant afford another dog when they obviously don't know how well my income is and my situation. people need to stop assuming and be kinder to strangers seeking for help. if yall are "dog people" after all, why are yall attacking me for doing a g...
- Wed Jul 29, 2015 8:40 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Record heat coming
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9695
Re: Record heat coming
The scientists and old dog trainers agree dogs acclimate in 5 - 10 days. It is of concern when relocating. Who are these so called scientist's? I have lived in East Texas for a lot of my life and the dogs have never adjusted to the heat. Sure they survive for the most part but if they are worked an...
- Wed Jul 29, 2015 8:12 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Help me choose my forever friend :)
- Replies: 49
- Views: 27017
Re: Vote which puppy is cuter!! Help me choose my forever friend
That seems a bit harsh... "low lives", Losers? I may not agree with everyone all of the time but I will share camp with anyone on here. We are dog people after all. I am glad that you are rich Miss Lovely but now I doubt why I went to war so you can sit on your "bleep" and make money while I visit V...
- Tue Jul 28, 2015 11:33 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Record heat coming
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9695
Re: Record heat coming
I have a friend who had a Lab die from heat stroke and I watched a Vizsla go into heat induced seizures so yes its a concern. We are running at 100-102 right now in Texas so the Dogs run early or late and come indoors during the hottest hours. Of course you can overheat a dog or yourself but they d...
- Tue Jul 28, 2015 9:35 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Record heat coming
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9695
Re: Record heat coming
I have a friend who had a Lab die from heat stroke and I watched a Vizsla go into heat induced seizures so yes its a concern. We are running at 100-102 right now in Texas so the Dogs run early or late and come indoors during the hottest hours.
- Sun Jul 26, 2015 12:19 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: picking a pup
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5539
Re: picking a pup
Sorry but if you are picking from a litter of 2, your chances are 50/50. The rest is up to its upbringing. Which is more important BTW.
- Fri Jul 24, 2015 11:02 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Puppy Has Pain In Testicle
- Replies: 37
- Views: 17672
Re: Puppy Has Pain In Testicle
Glad you found a possible solution.... Fingers crossed for your Dog.
- Fri Jul 24, 2015 9:24 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Puppy Has Pain In Testicle
- Replies: 37
- Views: 17672
Re: Puppy Has Pain In Testicle
Why not get a Credit Card? That way your Vet gets paid, your Dog gets taken care of and you can make payments.
- Sat Jul 18, 2015 9:26 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Teaching older dog to kennel
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4964
Re: Teaching older dog to kennel
Just feed it or treat it for the kennel command and if its food oriented, it will be easy. Hmmm, potty train first though. The kennel helps with that because most dogs don't like to stay in their own waste. Kennel.
- Sat Jul 18, 2015 7:40 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Running Mileage for GSP
- Replies: 38
- Views: 11581
Re: Running Mileage for GSP
I guess that I'm just glad that I live on a lake and can have mine drag my kayak around when its !00dg with 80 percent humidity In East TX during the summer and free run on other days. When things cool off, we will drag chains and free run but they all do better with days "off" though. I think the s...
- Sat Jul 18, 2015 5:54 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Good Vizsla bloodlines
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2659
Re: Good Vizsla bloodlines
OnPoint out of Canada also has litters but the wait can be long. It depends what your looking for, Trialing or Hunting. Most Hunt.