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by kumate
Wed Jan 06, 2010 3:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: puppy price
Replies: 201
Views: 51733

Re: puppy price

I never said over 500 was crazy, heck I have paid over 5 myself and am very happy with the dog, and I do not have any pups I am trying to sell first off. I did say I know a man who has a couple of litters he needs to sell due to a heart condition that is forcing him out of the business after over 5...
by kumate
Wed Jan 06, 2010 4:46 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New pup
Replies: 11
Views: 2611

Re: New pup

Really nice pup !

Jerry
by kumate
Wed Jan 06, 2010 4:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: puppy price
Replies: 201
Views: 51733

Re: puppy price

It appears that most of the people who are saying that over 500 or so is insane etc for a pupppy, are attempting to sell pups themselves and having difficulty even getting their 500 or so. One member said that they usually get 500 but a buyer wanted one particular pup so bad and paid 800 for it and ...
by kumate
Mon Jan 04, 2010 10:50 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Raw Diet?
Replies: 18
Views: 5347

Re: Raw Diet?

See the prev post above Bill

jerry
by kumate
Sun Jan 03, 2010 8:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: puppy price
Replies: 201
Views: 51733

Re: puppy price

Thanks for the vote of confidence Dennis, I try to spend as much time and do as much as possible with him. In general i think most people who spend upwards of 1000 on a gsp pup will at least treat them well. Brenda after speaking with you and telling you that i had a 10 yr old shorthair and was look...
by kumate
Sun Jan 03, 2010 12:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: puppy price
Replies: 201
Views: 51733

Re: puppy price

1000 seems to be the standard price, titled or not. Dennis has a 1/2 brother and paid the same. This was something i struggled with along with getting no pictures etc In the end the dog was all i could ask for, he only peed one time in the kennel, zero accidents at all in the house completely houseb...
by kumate
Sat Jan 02, 2010 7:02 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: puppy price
Replies: 201
Views: 51733

Re: puppy price

I came close to buying a pup from Brenda and am sure i would have been just as happy.. Some breeders dont sell pups to people who dont hunt test trial etc, but Brenda was going to make a exception and was great to talk with. I am really happy with my dog and money couldnt buy him he is the most inte...
by kumate
Fri Jan 01, 2010 9:30 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: puppy price
Replies: 201
Views: 51733

Re: puppy price

I have never even seen a field trial much less had a dog in one. I have had 2 GSP'S my first i bought from a hobby breeder in missouri i didnt know anything about breedings then he died of lymphoma at 10, When he was almost 9 i started searching for a new pup. The NAVDHA lines of gsp's seemed to be ...
by kumate
Thu Dec 24, 2009 2:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog weights, how much does your dog weigh?
Replies: 29
Views: 9134

Re: Dog weights, how much does your dog weigh?

gsp 50 lb male from kansas he is small
by kumate
Sun Dec 20, 2009 4:56 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Raw Diet?
Replies: 18
Views: 5347

Re: Raw Diet?

I buy my tripe from a raw supplier, she gets her tripe from here https://www.taylorpondfarms.com/URLrewr ... -s/127.htm Thru her i pay 1.60 per lb. she also gets beef trachea thru taylor pond. The tripe is from grass fed beef.

Jerry
by kumate
Sun Dec 20, 2009 12:56 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Raw Diet?
Replies: 18
Views: 5347

Re: Raw Diet?

Ill second the tripe, your dog will thank you. Just dont let him kiss you right away

Jerry
by kumate
Sat Dec 19, 2009 6:13 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: would a dog do this for kibble?
Replies: 12
Views: 2818

Re: would a dog do this for kibble?

Bosco i feed kibble to my outside dogs, i still think it was a cool vid. If i was really tired of something or offended the quickest easiest way out of the pain is to backspace right back to a different topic

Jerry
by kumate
Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:28 am
Forum: Training
Topic: GSP sensitive to FF
Replies: 29
Views: 6775

Re: GSP sensitive to FF

Thanks for posting about this gsp retrieving stuff it is interesting to me. Although i am doing agility foundation stuff now, eventually i would like to do some retrieving stuff, my pup has a great natural retrieve at least on objects, on dead feathered ducks pidgeons etc, he has only had one exposu...
by kumate
Mon Dec 14, 2009 1:51 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: OL Roy high performance
Replies: 6
Views: 4163

Re: OL Roy high performance

I feed it to my 2 outside apbt's and feed abady and raw to my gsp The only reason i feed it is price it is pure junk imho. The high percentage of corn = poop everywhere

Jerry
by kumate
Sun Dec 13, 2009 6:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Top 10 Reasons For Getting that New PUP
Replies: 9
Views: 2716

Re: Top 10 Reasons For Getting that New PUP

She sure is cute Dennis
by kumate
Thu Nov 26, 2009 12:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Happy Thanks Giving all!!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 982

Re: Happy Thanks Giving all!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone, Its a beutifull day in central FL

Jerry
by kumate
Thu Nov 26, 2009 12:34 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My buddy is ready for a bird dog-line recommendations?
Replies: 13
Views: 3825

Re: My buddy is ready for a bird dog-line recommendations?

Howie your dog motion looks alot like my pup Dante

Jerry
by kumate
Thu Nov 26, 2009 11:17 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My buddy is ready for a bird dog-line recommendations?
Replies: 13
Views: 3825

Re: My buddy is ready for a bird dog-line recommendations?

I do not bird hunt, but love my GSP from Gary at http://www.westwindgsps.com/ He said he has produced more owner handled VC's then any other breeder, i called NAVDHA to confirm and the girl said he does have alot but didnt confirm numbers. He dosent register with NAVDHA

Jerry
by kumate
Tue Nov 24, 2009 4:34 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Pregnant Female Calcium?
Replies: 12
Views: 3631

Re: Pregnant Female Calcium?

Thanks for the info Morgan it is nice to have a vet on board to answer questions and get info. Dog Dr on here answers sometime but it is nice having another vet

Thanks Jerry
by kumate
Sat Nov 21, 2009 7:19 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hard times ahead...
Replies: 5
Views: 2202

Re: Hard times ahead...

I had to put down my 10 yr old gsp a few months back he was 10 and had lymphoma. I was a mess, where i live i had the vet come to my house it was only 35.00 more and money well spent, me and my wife was there with him on his blanket. It was a tuff decision for me but in the end i didnt want him to s...
by kumate
Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:58 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: dog losing weight on high performance food
Replies: 89
Views: 23553

Re: dog losing weight on high performance food

"Holy F&%k looks like things never change, still the same old same old. "

Same old people, pretending not to like the same old arguments, but continuing to post and rebut the same old same old . :lol:

Jerry
by kumate
Sat Nov 14, 2009 6:47 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: She's arriving TOMMOROW from Scotland!!
Replies: 15
Views: 4598

Re: She's arriving TOMMOROW from Scotland!!

congrats on your new addition!
Jerry
by kumate
Thu Nov 05, 2009 4:31 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Lost GSP Puppy in FL!!!
Replies: 20
Views: 7626

Re: Lost GSP Puppy in FL!!!

Good luck finding your boy, i know i would be devastated if i lost my mine. He is nice looking looks alot like Dante. If you keep it alive and some scumbag has him there is a chance someone would notice him and call you

Jerry
by kumate
Sun Oct 18, 2009 2:39 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Which E-Collar to Choose?
Replies: 13
Views: 3473

Re: Which E-Collar to Choose?

Depending on the level of the nick, the vibrate/page can be more of an aversive to the dog.

Jerry
by kumate
Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:10 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Dog collar
Replies: 11
Views: 2386

Re: Dog collar

i second the k9 comfort from lion country i bought 3 , no smell and hold up great

Jerry
by kumate
Thu Oct 08, 2009 3:35 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Mostly Garbage Dog food
Replies: 2
Views: 984

Mostly Garbage Dog food

A little humor to lighten things up

http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/ ... re_content
by kumate
Mon Oct 05, 2009 6:20 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog died
Replies: 32
Views: 12088

Re: Dog died

I am really sorry to hear that, you must be devastated i kow i would be.

Jerry
by kumate
Thu Oct 01, 2009 9:51 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Switched food while Exceed was not available; Observations
Replies: 58
Views: 13425

Re: Switched food while Exceed was not available; Observations

I see no problem in people hashing out their views as long as everyone is respectful, but that dosent mean aggreable. I always like the exchange of info, i can sort thru the bs as i see it and take what i think i can learn from and maybe use it. It is always interesting that the threads that get the...
by kumate
Sat Sep 26, 2009 8:56 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Switched food while Exceed was not available; Observations
Replies: 58
Views: 13425

Re: Switched food while Exceed was not available; Observations

Geez, Ezzy lighten up. Sub just stated he liked the fact of not having the carbs in food come from grains. You replied and just what source is it if it werent grains. Bosco stated Potatoes which is correct and in this instance the feeding less of it works out $$$ wise. Whats the prob with that as yo...
by kumate
Sun Sep 13, 2009 5:05 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Purdue Bloat Study....
Replies: 110
Views: 25099

Re: Purdue Bloat Study....

I stated this was just my oppinion and as far as speculation these were my obsevations after switching from kibble to a raw diet. II is my hope that maybe someone else may try it as i did and benefit. One does not have to worry about a less than honest marketing as i have no commercial interest. Man...
by kumate
Sat Sep 12, 2009 12:25 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Purdue Bloat Study....
Replies: 110
Views: 25099

Re: Purdue Bloat Study....

I have never had a dog with bloat and have had quite a few over the years. My last gsp died of lymphoma. I feed my newest gsp a 100% raw diet along with our 5lb chihuahua because i want the very best for them. Since swithching to raw aprox 4mths i have noticed a increased energy and lighter body wei...
by kumate
Fri Sep 04, 2009 5:06 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Gundogs Seized in SoDak
Replies: 95
Views: 23037

Re: Gundogs Seized in SoDak

Watching this makes me want to puke, while i wouldnt buy a dog from this person, the dogs looked perfectly healthy to me and she sure has a right to engage in business. This is gestapo tactics and i wouldnt donate a dime to this rescue. The young newborn pup in one of the clips was fat and healthy a...
by kumate
Fri Aug 21, 2009 7:23 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New electric Smoker
Replies: 34
Views: 12079

Re: New electric Smoker

I have a stumps with a digital bbq guru and love it, i also have a weber smokey mountain. The weber smokes just as good and it is amazing how that little smoker smokes and is stingy with the charcoal, plus the support and recipes for it are great. For the money the wsm is hard to beat teams all acro...
by kumate
Thu Jul 30, 2009 3:35 am
Forum: Training
Topic: A couple Videos...
Replies: 4
Views: 1248

Re: A couple Videos...

Technology sure has come a long way i have a cheap 49 flip video i bought from walmart that does surprisingly good for 49

Jerry
by kumate
Sun Jul 26, 2009 7:43 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: A couple Videos...
Replies: 4
Views: 1248

Re: A couple Videos...

what kind of camera rob?
Jerry
by kumate
Wed Jul 22, 2009 7:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: You guessed it--more puppy photos and video:)
Replies: 12
Views: 3045

Re: You guessed it--more puppy photos and video:)

Very cool vid, id say she took to the water

Jerry
by kumate
Wed Jul 08, 2009 7:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dock dogs
Replies: 23
Views: 6230

Re: Dock dogs

phermes where was this at? i am alwayas loking for a local place

jerry
by kumate
Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: tough situation
Replies: 10
Views: 4338

Re: tough situation

I recently had the vet come to my house to put downn my 10yr old gsp with lymphoma, it wasmwell worth the 35.00 dollars more. i lived pretty close to the vet though. I went to walmart to the craft section and bought one of the plaster of paris kit for baby footprint or handprints and got his foot pr...
by kumate
Sun Jul 05, 2009 8:53 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennel references
Replies: 14
Views: 5843

Re: Kennel references

I only have a leg of his JH at 7 mo. I am doing alittle agility but dogs cannot compete in akc until 15mt and 18mo in other organizations. I joined a local retriever club to have some fun with my dog. It is so hot at present i am doing goo to run him if it is raining or swim him in the pool. I doubt...
by kumate
Sun Jul 05, 2009 7:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennel references
Replies: 14
Views: 5843

Re: Kennel references

I have spoken with Brenda she is a very nice Lady and even though i am not a bird hunter she was going to sell me a pup. I am very happy with my pup i purchased from Gary at Westwind. He is very knowledgable about the breed and breeding and if you tell him what you want he will try to give it to you...
by kumate
Sun Jul 05, 2009 7:21 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Best budget e-collar
Replies: 20
Views: 6598

Re: Best budget e-collar

I have a dogtra 2300 3/4 mile range waterproof reciever and transmitter, for 269.00. adjustable from 1-127. Dogtras customer service is great my battery wasnt holding a charge in the transmitter at the end of warranty. I sent in the collar and tranmitter and they sent them both back with new battery...
by kumate
Fri Jul 03, 2009 1:54 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Video Of Training Sessions
Replies: 3
Views: 730

Re: Video Of Training Sessions

Great video, what did you film it with ?

Jerry
by kumate
Wed Jul 01, 2009 4:34 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Force Fetch results
Replies: 1
Views: 598

Re: Force Fetch results

Nice Work, I am contemplating the force fetch on my pup

Jerry
by kumate
Sat Jun 27, 2009 3:24 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: prayers needed
Replies: 8
Views: 2109

Re: prayers needed

My prayers are with ya, i just had to put down my 10 yr gsp from lymphoma it was really tuff at fist the prednisone really gave hm a new lease on life all his glands went down, appetite improved then after upping the dose eventually the pred had no effect. I had a vet come to my house to put him dow...
by kumate
Fri Jun 26, 2009 11:22 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Dante Vd Westwind 10 mths vid link
Replies: 4
Views: 1117

Re: Dante Vd Westwind 10 mths vid link

Thanks Dennis, i wanted to vid a few sits from a down at distance and a rollover from a distance but forgot. I will try and get a few clips soon, he loves to blast under those hard plastic chairs i have 4 when i can get about 10 i will get a clip of him from a down at one end then releasing him and ...
by kumate
Mon Jun 22, 2009 3:46 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Another Walnut Hill pup...and new photos
Replies: 19
Views: 6501

Re: Another Walnut Hill pup...and new photos

Denise she sure is a sharp looking little girl, good luck with her

Jerry
by kumate
Fri Jun 19, 2009 6:07 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Dante Vd Westwind 10 mths vid link
Replies: 4
Views: 1117

Re: Dante Vd Westwind 10 mths vid link

Sharon, this post is a link to a vid, in general chat it is a link to pics

Jerry
by kumate
Fri Jun 19, 2009 4:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dante Vd Westwind pic link
Replies: 4
Views: 952

Re: Dante Vd Westwind pic link

Thanks he really did have fun. it was a great first exp
Jerry
by kumate
Fri Jun 19, 2009 3:49 am
Forum: Training
Topic: GSP TRAINING (STARTING ADVICE)
Replies: 7
Views: 3340

Re: GSP TRAINING (STARTING ADVICE)

You could start him on down pretyy easily, also you could start him on go outs by starting dixie cup drills and targeting , all with positive reinforcement stuff

Good luck

Jerry
by kumate
Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dante Vd Westwind pic link
Replies: 4
Views: 952

Dante Vd Westwind pic link

Dont know what happened to my first post, but here is the link again, it was of a central fl retrieving dog training day, Dante had never had a dead duck in his mouth, he loves water and once we through it in he got the picture he had the best water entry, and it was mostly labs and goldens http://s...