Gun Dog Forum

Elkhunter

There are plenty of wild birds in Utah to break a dog, I moved 17 coveys in 2.5 days of hunting two weeks ago. Just takes some boot leather and a little hiking! I personally dont like using pigeons, especially when we have wild birds.

Elkhunter

I read the same thing!

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Might also want to check out and talk with Judy at http://www.crystalkennels.com I've thought about it but I don't go for their "Seldom, if ever, do we allow people to "pick" their own pup." rule, if I'm paying you I'm choosing what I want, not what you want to give me! It's like going to the car d...

Elkhunter

Miendl Denali is my favorite.

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This topic comes up like every 3 weeks!

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The Woodster!

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Had a forum member Cody come up from NM to chase some chukars, had a great time! Big Country, even bigger in the snow! http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh138/elkhunter_ruger/Chukarhillssnow.jpg Like to tease ya a bit. http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh138/elkhunter_ruger/chukartracks.jpg Finall...

Elkhunter

I had my vet do mine, he cuts em on 45 degree back towards the puppy and then folds the tail over and sews it up. They all look great. Not one bald one.

Elkhunter

Hunting dog and trial dog are one in the same for me!

Elkhunter

Sweet Cody! Looks like a great time, flat ground would be a nice change.

See ya in a few weeks.

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Good Looking Hound Andy!

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Had a great Thanksgiving week,hit the hills with some decent dogs and good company. Hiked our butts off and produced some birds! "bleep" chuks make you earn em. No ditch banks or fence lines here..... http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh138/elkhunter_ruger/Chukarcountry.jpg A good hound goes a long...

Elkhunter

She looks great Doug!

Here is mine, brought him back one to carry around at the truck. He is going to be a lot of fun.

Elkhunter

I agree we have different venues, but the same dog that I trial is the same dog I throw in the truck to hunt wild birds. Here is a dog, standing steady to wing and shot on a WILD covey of chukars, the gunner did not do a great job at hitting the bird... This is how I want my dogs to handle birds bei...

Elkhunter

Nothing wrong with your method, I just dont want my dog acting like that. I want him standing tall and confident. Tail is not that much as of an issue, but lowering/crouching as I walk back is not what I want. I trial of course so I want as much style and confidence as possible.

Elkhunter

Its impressive for a young dog to stand at that age, I know you said no pressure was put on him during that process. But his body language IMO says otherwise. He looks brow beaten to me, and lets down as you approach him to flush the bird and as you are walking back with the dead bird. My dog respec...

Elkhunter

He is just a troll, ignore him. He will be booted soon I assume.

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I think this dude is a troll...

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Ted I agree that a dog should have some style, obviously a tail between the legs no intensity etc is not something I want in a hound. But a lot of posters seem to insinuate that you will never be competitive, or it will be harder to be competitive with a dog that does not have a 12 oclock tail. Whic...

Elkhunter

I have yet to hear tails come up in any conversation at a trial I have attended as far being the difference in someone winning or not winning. Usually race, finishing power and bird finding talked about significantly more than tails. My hound has maybe a 10-11 clock tail and has absolutely zero prob...

Elkhunter

+1 for Bugsy

So far everyone got a pup out of that litter has nothing but positives to say, super personalities, great looking and athletic!

I am excited to see where they are in a year.

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Doug that is a pretty strong resume!

Hopefully the hounds on the JV squad work out for us..

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Good job man!

Elkhunter

Even if you are competing, there is absolutely NOTHING wrong with that dogs tail......

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Trials are a performance game, my hound does not have a 12 o clock tail but he seems to get in the winners circle just fine!

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Congrats man!

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Sharon I cringe more when I see people telling a new person to grab a bunch of pigeons and start popping launchers. If he is in an area with wild birds the advice given was good IMO. A dog that wants to be honest on its own is significantly better than a dog that was "taught" to be honest.

Elkhunter

For a young dog, that is great advice.

Elkhunter

I could care less what they did 100 years ago, we have the technology to find LOST dogs that are already out of contention using a simple tracking collar. You tell me what they did 100 years ago, you are the one advocating no tracking collars. So how should someone find a lost dog in a field trial ...

Elkhunter

......Would you much rather have the gallery and handlers spread out in a line and ride around looking for the dog. Don't know. What did they do before the advent of the tracking collar, seems like it worked for over 100yrs. cr I could care less what they did 100 years ago, we have the technology t...

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ust one JH pass (you need 3 more for a JH title). And even then, a JH title isn't something to be hangin' your hat on from a breeding worthiness perspective. Health certs are going to be a must (unless it's the owner of a puppy mill who is bringing their female to your male). Hips, elbows, eyes.......

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I never liked the idea of tracking collar's in a trial in the first place. Not sure if I've ever really understood this either. :? cr What about a dog that goes on point 100 yards off course in the bottom of a gully and no one can see him..... Hence the tracker collar allows the handler to locate h...

Elkhunter

Handlers do make a difference, I always read online of people intimidated to show up to big trials.

I figured, heck they are just dogs, I have a dog, might as well enter him!

We have had some good success the first year, hope to have more. I really enjoy them, great people and good times.

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cjhills you just dont get it!

There is a lot more to winning trials than just being broke. Especially in wild bird trials!

I love the classic internet post, I could win if I want, but I dont want to.

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I meant "open" as in All breed stuff, not the species stuff.

But yes the OPEN AA stuff is very difficult, I hope to through my hand in the ring soon!

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I know Favor's Bugsy dog did some winning in the "open" AA trials, and we have a couple of prospects we bred this summer that we hope to compete with. Time will tell.

Elkhunter

I hunted all of my dogs every year since they were old enough to hit the hills. I also have two CH. placements with the same dog that I let bump/chase flush you name it for his first hunting season. He is now one of the most honest dogs I have ever had. Congratulations, and if he is the one in your...

Elkhunter

I hunted all of my dogs every year since they were old enough to hit the hills.

I also have two CH. placements with the same dog that I let bump/chase flush you name it for his first hunting season. He is now one of the most honest dogs I have ever had.

Elkhunter

They dont need vests, and I think they look stupid.

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If they are thirsty, they drink. My pointer drinks like crazy, my GSP not so much.

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Lesters Snowatch had 3-4 inches removed also, and he won the Nationals..... Take that for what its worth

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Congrats!

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I could not be more proud of my hound, went up to Region 9 ASD this weekend (ran on wild birds) and snuck in another RU CH. Could not be happier, worked hard and pulled out a find at minute 58! Congrats to Jim Leddington on the win! http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh138/elkhunter_ruger/region9ASD...

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He will have had that done by the time he heads down.

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Had a buddy lose an entire litter of pups last week to parvo, horrible experience. I have a pup for him that he was going to pick up in about a month or so, the pup will be almost 3.5 months by then and will of had all of his vaccinations by then. My question is, will that be enough time for the vac...

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Karen wrote:Wow! I want to run under you guys!

Last I checked a dog carrying around a live bird could not have possibly had manners on his birds....if he did, the bird would not be in his mouth.

What if it was a dead bird that the dog found on course?

Elkhunter

I do not understand NAVHDA, as in all the rules etc, congrats! Seems like a lot of work!

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CDN_Cocker wrote:I think the proper thing to use is the breeder's kennel name as the prefix. You can always add your's as well ie. smokeys big john of cripple creek

Really?

Elkhunter

I would get him off those stinking pigeons!

He knows your looking for pigeons, thats why he is sneaking around the bushes. Take him up in the mtn and get him on some wild grouse, if thats what your gonna hunt. Dont waste time with pigeons.

Elkhunter

My bro in law has a GSP that his liver tail has changed color a bit. Its now like a bleached liver looking color. I have seen it before.

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