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Joe, I watched that whole litter come up. The whole litter was really nice! But I was always partial to your pup and one that went to South Carolina I think. That litter has a TON of potential to be really special. Mike really has some nice animals that represent the breed to its fullest at his pla...

Thank you. The kids are enjoying her. We should have alot of fun with her. I hope to take her out to the club for some running around this weekend and play with some birds.

Joe

Great pics. I might have to come out some time and hunt. It looks like a fun time.

Joe

So, Heather from GDE dropped off our new pup around noon today. She was packed full of energy from her time on the van but a trip to the football field did the trick. She has no problem running. The kids were extremely excited when they got home and haven't left her alone since. She is now crashed o...

My point was you gave percentages. I don't give a "bleep" what you feed. Don't even care to know the cost. Once again, we are 121 posts into this conversation and I am currently and will continue to feed PPP. My dogs do great on it. I don't care if there is beet, pineapple or possum. If my dog perf...

My point was you gave percentages. I don't give a "bleep" what you feed. Don't even care to know the cost. Once again, we are 121 posts into this conversation and I am currently and will continue to feed PPP. My dogs do great on it. I don't care if there is beet, pineapple or possum. If my dog perfo...

GrayDawg - have you any thoughts on the question regarding you choosing to feed a kibble that is plant based rather than one which is animal based? Not plant based. Chicken based. Do you even know what brand of feed I give my dogs? If not, then how would you know what percentage of each ingredient ...

In PA we have deer hunting the entire Grouse season, its just a fact of hunting in PA. The grouse season does close for the two weeks of rifle deer season (you would be crazy to try to hunt a dog in the woods around here then!) You got that right! A lot of times, in the State Game Land anyway, it's...

While there are some legitimate concerns here, I really hate to see hunters, who hunt one type of game, bashing and/or generalizing about hunters who have a different venue. We all need to support each other's sport, standing together against groups that are pushing to bring all hunting to an end. ...

Go for it. I know of a few guys that use a lab with a pointer. There pointers are broke and trial and they don't allow them to retrieve. They do exactly what you are talking about. They keep the lab with them until it is time to flush and then they release the lab, shoot, and the lab retrieves. I ha...

I just went back and read all the posts in this thread... Not that any of it is 100% impossible, but this thread is amazingly entertaining. 1. Light liver that looks lemon 2. Switched semen 3. Radioactive semen 4. Lemon alien abductions 5. People that think its a secret most GSP's have pointer in t...

All the people that have puppies from that particular female are aware that she is a carrier. I informed them several years after the fact, as sable was not an issue when the puppies were produced, and there was no genetic test at that time. But I still felt it was my duty to do so. Yes, I do DNA t...

When my pointer was young she would run from pile to pile and grab a chunk at each one. You always knew when she found one that tasted good. She stopped and had a quick lunch. It helps them run the tree lines better. :D :wink: The pup will grow out of it. Just don't take kisses, but when your wife i...

Doug, I truly feel sorry for you. Such horrible places to hunt and run dogs. I sure hope you find better places to hunt. No one should be treated so poorly. :roll: Beautiful pics as always. Byrdgirl, As usual, amazing pics. The pup sure is getting big. I have a new one that will be here next week. W...

You need a longer checkcord. (ecollar) I tried the ecollar but he doesn't seem to get it. I had it on low stim. and he stopped, sat down and started scratching it :roll: He just has no clue what I want . I've started teaching 'here' in the house and will move it to the back yard and eventually to t...

I am not in a position to comment on GSP's or Lab's, as they are not my chosen breed. That being said, we have a color pattern issue in Epagneul Bretons as well. It is called "sable". It is a coat that has black hairs intermixed in the orange hairs where they should not exist. It is caused by the A...

I think it's funny that some here feel that the mods have some sort of agenda against members. Here's one for you to remember, that some of you that have been warned or talked to many times is because of another member feeling attacked and coming to a Mod. It's funny how some feel it is ok to attack...

Hanshaw, I am sorry you had to find this out the hard way. It sounds as though you are going to do the right thing and I hope you do. Unfortunately, you are not the first or the last, and it doesn't just happen because a GSP was bred to a pointer some generations back. There are plenty of guys out t...

I grew up in OK with a family that ran dogs and hunted every season that came around. It wasn't about the birds it was about just being together. We followed those dogs everywhere and told and heard tons of stories. As young men we had our first beer and sometimes our first cigar on those trips. It ...

jcbuttry8 wrote:There are others here that feed different feeds and most likely this will be another debate that will run 40 + posts, but in the end,

Joe

See, I told you this post makes 40.

Alright, so this is the first chance I have had all weekend to update the hunting trip on Friday. She had six finds and two UP's. unfortunately, the six finds were all carcasses left over from the Hawks. There are way to many here. Had a few close that I could have laid out but can't afford the fine...

Let's see: leaving trash littering is already illegal but let's ban target practicing just in case?????? NO I DON'T AGREE WITH YOU! I think target practice and shooting on public lands is part of hunting. But respect and safety are part of that. I guess following your thoughts that we should outlaw...

There is no timeline. I am just going to have fun with her. She will stay with me for a month just to gain more trust in me. She is currently curled up next to me asleep. I think the bonding started well. She doesn't really seem to like the boxer but they will hash that one out. She will go back hom...

Most trialers feed this due to them sponsoring trial events. I have had great results feeding this to my dogs. They seem to like it and the pointer I had kept great muscle even during rigorous training and trialing sessions. There are others here that feed different feeds and most likely this will b...

I am hoping that once I get her out by herself in a stress free environment that I can get a better look at where she's at. If we need to start over then that is what we will do, but by the end of the hunt on Friday I want to have a happy relaxed dog, what ever has to happen to make that possible I ...

I cannot give alot of information as to what happened while at the trainer. I can tell you that I trialed against this dog with Kona. She always placed at every trial had a decent run and was a very bold puppy/ Derby. One of my most memorable moments was when she pointer a small covey and stuck it. ...

No, Sharon, She won't blink them, she just gets nervous when she is the one that finds the bird. You can just see the fear as if something bad is about to happen. I am thinking along the lines as the others that she may have had electric on during birds and now has a bad association with them. So, I...

My pointer got to the point that she wouldn't even stop for the pigeons. Her momma was the same way. So, the setup we used was, tie down a quail and put it in the tall grass and put the releases behind the the quail loaded with pigeons. Had no issue getting her to stop on the quail and the pigeon he...

Thanks for the replies. It looks as though my thought process was right on. So, I plan on taking pics as she progresses. I will share them as I get them. We start liking birds again on Friday morning. No pressure and tons of praise and fun. heck or high water I am going to get her liking birds again...

So, I was at the walking trial this weekend and watch a friend of mine's shorthair run without any desire. She just seemed to follow the other dog around and back the other dog. Almost as if she didn't find the bird she didn't have to worry. She used to be one of the prettiest pointing dogs I have e...

So, I figure that when the avatar pic changes it will come out anyway so, I finalized the sale of Kona today. She has really turned into an exceptional dog and deserves a shot at the big times. She is definitely the right dog, just the wrong time in life for me. I have tried to play as much of the p...

Talked to my wife this morning. We lost 13 shingles on the house, but no water as of yet inside. So, after watching the news this morning, I will consider that as making it through this storm fine. Could have been alot worse.

Joe

So, still out in CA but talked to my wife all night and we seemed to have made it through the brunt of the storm with no damage and all trees intact. They have no power but all are sleeping and calm which is a first for the evening. The reason for the post is, my wife was nice enough to bring Kona i...

just my opinion, but if they have hunted together like this for years then you will only break the chain by hunting them separately for a while. They have a pattern and it has been fine for years, as it sounds. Now, all of a sudden you expect the change but the dogs have a way of finding the birds a...

I have had some great dogs over the years. Had a few shorthairs that tore up the country and flat out found birds, but this one is by far the it dog. She is all me all the time and when she runs it just puts a smile on my face that just won't go away. She finds birds and handles better than anything...

Here is an ad on Craigslist. It is in Newton, KS. Posted under Wichita so I am guessing not to far from you. I am posting this for a friend that does not have internet so no emails please. He has 300 pigeons for sale wich are the barn type homeing pigeons they are 5 dollars each unless you buy 100 o...

I am just passing along the great advice I had received from Doco on this site. I was told two a week and that is it. Anymore than that, and you are just filling your needs not the dogs. I ran on that advice and as much as it pained me for three weeks that is all I did. Took her out, popped two bird...

The point of using the launcher is to pop it when she moves after first scent. I always brought mine in cross wind and let her snap towards the bird. If she took even one step towards it, I popped the bird. You cannot let her creep to the trap at all. Putting the bird to sleep is only going to allow...

great lookin pup Tyler. Have fun.

Joe

Thanks Guys. She's come along way since the first stake you judged Doco. It's funny as I watched her stretch out on monday, I remembered her first horseback event braced with you. She spent the whole time trying to figure out how to get up on the horse with me. I really thought she was going to get ...

Glad to her it was nothing bad.

Joe

Thank you Karen. I was ecstatic when they called her. She looked amazing on Monday. Mike really put together a great run with her. Spent a little time last night talking to Jeanette about Chloe over cocktails. She sure is happy your little girl is back with her. She sure is a great dog. Cajun, You c...

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So, I am leaving in a few hours to head up for the Futurity. Hoping to make it in time for the drawing. I am looking forward to catching Kona on phez. I know Ross is running a few of his derbies this week but thought I would reach out and see if there were any others heading up to keep an eye out fo...

That's cool. Since my company is sending me to Cali for work they are paying the bills so, I will let them pay for my room. What is the nearest town to the grounds? I can find one from there.

Joe

Alright, your making it difficult to head up to the championship if several of you are going to be south at the brit trial. I may have a change of heart so, where would be the best place to stay if I was to come south instead? Also, will there be a wrangler there or possibly a horse to borrow for a ...

I have been looking at a few pop ups for me and the boys to go on trips with, but I heard that they are no good in the snow and Ice. I was told they won't hold up in those conditions. Anyone use them in the snow and Ice? I don't mean driving with them I mean when they are popped up.

Joe

I knew a couple of guys back in Oklahoma that ran hogs. They tried to use shorthairs and it wasn't pretty at all. While I agree that a bird dog has a better nose than most they are not built for that kind of punishment. You need a much tougher dog for that. The dogs mentioned above and I know that p...

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Joe

Sounds to me she did what I would expect her to do and would be disappointed if it didn't happen just that way except I would not have tried calling her back. She had more important things to do than listen. At least I hope she felt that way. The training and call back can wait. Ezzy +1...in my exp...

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