He's doing it! He's pointing!

[m2244]

So, we went through some tough times with our Ryman Setter earlier this year but he's matured quite a bit over the past 6 months. I have been told that Rymans tend to mature a little bit slower than other breeds. He is about 1.5 years old now. I've been taking him out in the woods for a little pre-season work on grouse and woodcock.

Last night we were making our way back to the car when his bell stopped in a small clump of woods up ahead of me but he tends to stop a lot so I didn't give it much thought. As I got closer I could see him about 30 yards away from me, facing my general direction. Then i noticed that his head was moving slowly. He was following a bird that was running around right in front of him. At this point he had been pointing for a good 15 seconds. So I walked into the woods toward him when the woodcock finally went up about 3 feet away from each of us. Cooper had emergency surgery about 8 months ago which cost me $2000; Right after this point I told him to consider us even.

That was the coolest thing! I have wanted a pointer since I was a kid, part of me finds it hard to believe I finally have one. Now I need to get a good video of him pointing, friends and family want to see it.

[birddog1968]

Congrats, patience pays off with those type of Setters......continue to be patient and only shoot pointed birds and you should be golden.

[m2244]

Congrats, patience pays off with those type of Setters......continue to be patient and only shoot pointed birds and you should be golden.

Thanks for the advice. Patience is something I wish I had a lot more of. I am so into this dog now that he calming down at home (the pointing goes a long way too).

[High Voltage]

Awesome!

[Rod W]

It just gets better from here!!!!

[Carolina Gundogs]

That is great news!
I would have my shotgun and shells ready when the season comes in. Once he figured out that you shoot the birds for him, you will be set.

[big_fish]

awesome

[AZ Brittany Guy]

sooner or later it had to happen! Just like the guy who asked the farmer; "do you think it will rain?" and the farmer says, "it always does, sooner or later".

[m2244]

sooner or later it had to happen! Just like the guy who asked the farmer; "do you think it will rain?" and the farmer says, "it always does, sooner or later".

It's almost like magic. I feel like a 42 year-old kid.

[AZ Brittany Guy]

sooner or later it had to happen! Just like the guy who asked the farmer; "do you think it will rain?" and the farmer says, "it always does, sooner or later".

It's almost like magic. I feel like a 42 year-old kid.

Wow!! 42? Now were talkin !!

[m2244]

Wow!! 42? Now were talkin !!

I know, not sure how that happened. I woke up one day and i was the old guy in the office.