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Unread 06-18-2018, 05:03 PM   #1
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December 27 2017 was a bad day here as we said goodbye to our little girl Daisy. The house was empty and lonely without a dog. Ike was in the wings so to speak but wasn't ready to come home. There were several delays in getting him and Audrey was beginning to wonder if he was ever going to make it. Well 173 days later he has come home This was the first time in over 40 years I haven't had a dog so it was a very very long 173 days.

I got him as a started dog (due mostly to Audrey's fear of competition between Daisy and a pup and the fact that sometimes she didn't play well with others) and he definitely has the hunting instinct. After the shoot in Medford WI we drove south of Green Bay to the breeder/trainer. We took Ike into a field where three birds were planted. It was hot, muggy and the wind swirling but he pointed each one and went to the dead birds. He's not finished by any means but is off to a good start.

Ike isn't Daisy and Daisy wasn't Gunner but as he matures and comes into his own he will grow into a fine companion and a good bird dog. The spoiling has begun
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Congratulations Rich!

I can't wait to see "Ike's Parker"!





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Your reading my mind Maybe a VHE 28 skeet that I have and it's been redone so it has no "collector" value. I'm already thinking an extra couple of weeks in the U.P. this fall so maybe I can catch a Woodcock flight for training purposes.
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Nothing better for a pup - woodcock hold so well!





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Beautiful Shorthair Rich...
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Rich, I wish you many fun days with him not only in the field but at home...Good Luck!
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Beautiful dog Rich. Best of luck with the dog and the birds..
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Yes sir, certainly a handsome pup. Lots of fun to be had with him. Congrats and good luck!
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Congratulations Rich , gotta Love a new pup !
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Ike has definitely learned the meaning of NO! He's adapting to his new surroundings quite well.
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