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fonzie
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« on: August 17, 2014, 08:08:22 pm » |
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What are some of y'all's secrets on choosing pups?
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kerreydw
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« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2014, 09:30:34 pm » |
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I choose by going and watching the parent hunt, then its good wheels under them large lung compasity or deep rib cage. And I like them to resemble there parents in build and color.
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Judge peel
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« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2014, 10:34:37 pm » |
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If they come from good dogs just grab some no way of telling what they will be in a yrs time
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c dunn
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« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2014, 11:19:25 pm » |
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Mr. Orval Roberts always said "just close your eyes and reach down and pick one".
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Fixitlouie
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« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2014, 08:31:02 am » |
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Im verry shallow. .. I pick by looks
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bay, catch, barr, repeat...
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« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2014, 08:37:56 am » |
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We have always let our granddaughter pick so far so had done good.
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Gods gifts grandkids and puppies
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bolo
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« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2014, 08:45:44 am » |
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I have had good luck with these 2 things. The runt. Look under their bottom jaw,there will be some wart like bumps,count the # of hairs growing out of each bump.The more hairs , the smarter the dog.Try to pick one with 2 or three hairs growing out of one bump.This sounds like B.S. but it has worked for me.
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the old blue boar
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« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2014, 09:01:07 am » |
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lol old wives tales one and all . if they are my pups first one to figure it's way out of the pen is a keeper . anybody else's , me and '' ol '' Orval have the same system . a WHOLE LOT of it is what is done once that pup gets home !!!!!!
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ferris tx
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« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2014, 09:30:54 am » |
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Kerrydw if your watching the parents to pick then u better get the whole litter cause there all from same parents.
I usually look for bigger chest and take a chance. Bigger chest mayb bigger lungs will last longer at a bay if I can't get to them quick.
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ferris tx
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« Reply #9 on: August 18, 2014, 09:33:38 am » |
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Fonzie I got leapord pups 9 weeks today that look dam good. Big chest out of proven dogs. Got a couple left if interested
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justincorbell
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« Reply #10 on: August 18, 2014, 02:05:51 pm » |
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hah, I haven't had to deal with choosing in a while, when the man I get em from calls and asks if I want some pups I say yes sir or no sir, if its a yes sir I drive over and pick the ones he tells me I can have  |
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"stupids in the water these days, they're gonna drink it anyway." - Chris Knight
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Bowhunter1994
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« Reply #11 on: August 18, 2014, 05:48:44 pm » |
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I like the one that is alone and out wondering around while the other sleep/fart around.
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If you cant hang with the big dogs STAY ON THE PORCH.
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Reuben
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« Reply #12 on: August 18, 2014, 08:05:59 pm » |
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when buying a pup double or triple your chance of getting a good pup by buying 2 or 3 pup instead and cull down from there... if raising your own test them for winding and trailing and searching...take then to the woods at 12-14 weeks and see if one or more will range out naturally...testing is not training but looking for the pups with natural ability... my definition of natural ability in a hunting pup is one that is born with the genetic make that drives him to wind or to make that lap looking for game or to take a track and put game at the other end...of course we can not expect too much from a pup but a pup that leads a pack of pups will usually grow up and lead the pack... not all pups will be consistent but what would you rather choose? a 10 week old pup that plays like the average pup or one that is the best winder, finder, tracker and that pup that wonders off in the yard checking things out... for me it is a no brainer...I might not be right all the time but I feel better following my method rather than just picking one up as a luck of the draw...besides it gives me something to do with my ADHD mind... |
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Training dogs is not about quantity, it's more about timing, the right situations, and proper guidance...After that it's up to the dog...
A hunting dog is born not made...
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Reuben
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« Reply #13 on: August 18, 2014, 09:01:56 pm » |
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when raising our own pups we have the opportunity to watch and study all that they do...slowly cut down until we have what we believe to be the best 4 or 5 pups and then cut down another and by 1 year of age should be down to 2 or 3 pups...the pups that hang on the longest "should be the better pups"...
if we are breeding hunting dogs then it is most important to keep the very best pups...and if we are fortunate enough to keep those that are born to hunt then those traits should increase percentage wise per litter after each generation within a family of dogs...
if we are picking pups might as well do the best we can so that we can have the best possible hunting dog as well as the best possible breeding dog as well...
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Training dogs is not about quantity, it's more about timing, the right situations, and proper guidance...After that it's up to the dog...
A hunting dog is born not made...
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T-Bob Parker
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« Reply #15 on: August 18, 2014, 09:48:08 pm » |
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Get a bad bitch. Breed her to the baddest dog you can find, give the stud owner 2 pups of his choosing and whatever else she has stays. Whoever survives parvo, coccidiosis, fleas, skeeters, hungry curs at eatin time, county road in front of house, donkeys, cows, horses and eventually hogs, well those are the ones I pick.  |
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justincorbell
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« Reply #16 on: August 19, 2014, 01:02:30 pm » |
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Get a bad bitch. Breed her to the baddest dog you can find, give the stud owner 2 pups of his choosing and whatever else she has stays. Whoever survives parvo, coccidiosis, fleas, skeeters, hungry curs at eatin time, county road in front of house, donkeys, cows, horses and eventually hogs, well those are the ones I pick. LOL ain't that the truth Terry! |
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"stupids in the water these days, they're gonna drink it anyway." - Chris Knight
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kerreydw
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« Reply #17 on: August 19, 2014, 05:41:40 pm » |
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Kerrydw if your watching the parents to pick then u better get the whole litter cause there all from same parents.
I usually look for bigger chest and take a chance. Bigger chest mayb bigger lungs will last longer at a bay if I can't get to them quick.
that's why I raise my on pups usually don't get rid of many until there a few months old and your rite puppys are very hard to pick just grab one |
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kerreydw
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« Reply #18 on: August 19, 2014, 06:05:16 pm » |
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Fonzie I got leapord pups 9 weeks today that look dam good. Big chest out of proven dogs. Got a couple left if interested
never mind I didn't know we were talking about cats good luck with that |
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ferris tx
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« Reply #19 on: August 19, 2014, 09:30:41 pm » |
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Kerrydw yep I said cats. I can only imagine what u run let me guess curs. And good luck naw I don't need luck just got proven dogs.
But I still gotta know how u choose a pup by watching the parents. Lol
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