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Bill Bolyard PGCA Member 
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Parker Waiting for Spring. Attached Image (viewed 661 times): |
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Jay Gardner PGCA Member 
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Great picture Bill. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. |
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Bill Bolyard PGCA Member
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Jay, Parkers Mom Judy pointing fish with my sons dog Allie backing. Bill Attached Image (viewed 651 times): |
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Bill Bolyard PGCA Member
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Does this look comfortable? Attached Image (viewed 645 times): |
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Angel Cruz PGCA Member 
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My neck hurts Great picture. |
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Dave Noreen PGCA Member
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Three generations of Gene Mahoney English Setters in my livingroom last night. Attached Image (viewed 587 times): Last edited on Mon Mar 16th, 2009 03:14 pm by Dave Noreen |
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C Roger Giles PGCA Member
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Dave; Fantastic photo, such dog love and dog comfort evidence makes it much easier on my Dixie since my wife viewed this photo. Thanks for the photo; PTG Roger |
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Jay Gardner PGCA Member
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Nothing looks warmer than a pile of English Setters. I just wish I could get half as comfortable on the couch as my dogs do. Bill - if we put your setters in the bow of an AuSable boat do you think we could get them to point some nice browns for us? |
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Bill Bolyard PGCA Member
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Jay, Judy is staunch on all species of Trout, our only problem is I have not broke her on Ducks and Geese. This could be a problem. Pictures taken today, Trout season is not open yet, I could only watch. Bill Attached Image (viewed 538 times): Last edited on Mon Mar 16th, 2009 08:03 pm by Bill Bolyard |
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Jay Gardner PGCA Member
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Bill Bolyard wrote: Jay, That and "grassing-up" and AuSable boat. I do have a little marsh boat that is hell on AuSable river mallards. Seating is a little tight for two guys and there is no room for a dog, but it will put a quiet guy on a duck before they stop feeding. |
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Bill Bolyard PGCA Member
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Parker watching for Mr. Brown. Attached Image (viewed 535 times): |
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Pat Dugan PGCA Member 
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An oil painting of my two littermates, Bridger and Elizabeth almost 12 years old. You are not going to believe this ,but this was done from a photo of the Dogs on the front of a boat looking at a big bird. It was sent to China by a friend and the cost was $475.00. I had it copied on a digital scanner and had some made on canvis to give to friends. PDD Attached Image (viewed 524 times): Last edited on Mon Mar 16th, 2009 09:24 pm by Pat Dugan |
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Bill Bolyard PGCA Member
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Gentlemen, I started this post to hoping to see all the Dogs that share your lives. It has become obvious that not many of them live in a Kennel. Bill |
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Lon E. Morris PGCA Member
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This is last summers haying crew! Trish would bring lunch, and the labs in the mule. You will notice the neckerchiefs, whick signifies the "Pooch Caboose" has just left, after grooming all four labs. These labs are groomed monthly, at the ranch, and couldn't survive a night outside. We are down to three, as "Suede" has passed over "Rainbow Bridge". Stormy is the young chocolate female, "Silky" is the older black female, "Pinky" is the big male yellow. Lon Attached Image (viewed 478 times): |
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Fred Preston PGCA Member
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Long legged Ginny and Slammer getting it on on a mild March evening. Attached Image (viewed 474 times): |
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Bill Bolyard PGCA Member
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Fred, Is that a Bluetick? Bill |
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Fred Preston PGCA Member
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That's Ginny. |
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Bill Bolyard PGCA Member
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Fred years ago I picked one up for a friend in North Carolina. It was one of the greatest Dogs ever. Use to run rabbits that we hunted with our recurve bows. Bill |
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Fred Preston PGCA Member
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Bill, She came from NC; got her at our annual Bluetick Days hunt here in Ashalnd County for $100, last day of the event, the seller didn't want to take her back with him. She's gone now , but was a great hound and a beautiful personality. I don't competition hunt much, then only locally. I don't care if my dogs are a little trashy as long as they only work something that will climb a tree. Fred |
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Bill Bolyard PGCA Member
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Fred, Molly use to sit on the edge of the pool, and if my friends kids started rough housing to much, jump in after them and drag them out. The Dog would even retreave the shot bunnies. Bill |
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Jack Cronkhite Member 
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TAZ Now what the heck is in here FOXY Oh boy, opening day is just around the corner  MORGAN The neighbor's pet discovers her instincts and finds roosters day one  CHARLIE No pressure but training underway with high hopes for October  |
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Bill Bolyard PGCA Member
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Jack, I was hoping you would stop by with Pics of your new Pup. Here is a little white Dog you will recognize. Bill Attached Image (viewed 464 times): |
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Dave Fuller PGCA Member
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I thought we were going to lose this one when she took off into the surf chasing a seagull - whew Attached Image (viewed 443 times): |
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Bill Bates Member
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Here are a few photos of my pup Timber from his first season ... he just had his first birthday a couple of weeks ago. The start of his first grouse hunt ...forgive me but the shotgun is my little Fox/Savage AE grade 20 gauge.  at work in December    after a hard day  |
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james w van blaricum,III Member
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Bill: two things, the Turkey mount was exceptional, second damn it I see all of these setters in your pictures and I am afaid that I am going to have to get one. You mentioned a place the last tiime we were together whoops, a pheasant just flew by my window, now back to dogs, where can I get a setter pup. As you know from being at my place, my dogs don't live in kennels either. Best regards, Van |
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Jack Cronkhite Member
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Bill: FOXY, our little white dog became a bit of a legend in the pheasant fields. Those who saw her, at first chuckled that I had her along. After watching her find, flush and mark a downed bird, the chuckles turned to incredulity. The regulars were disappointed to not see her last season. Except for retrieves, she was as good as TAZ and sometimes picked off a bird he had over-run before he hit the brakes. So, if you haven't tried your Eskie in the field, you might be pleasantly surprised. I'll be uploading puppy pics in a day or so. Cheers, Jack Last edited on Wed Mar 18th, 2009 02:30 am by Jack Cronkhite |
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Scott Janowski Member
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I know of a great litter they are 12 weeks old, they have two females and a male left E-mail me at scottjano@yahoo.com if you are interested. |
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Bill Bolyard PGCA Member
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Bill, Timber Is one handsome setter.. Bill |
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Bill Bolyard PGCA Member
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Bruce Day's New Puppy is in this picture somewhere. Which one are you going for Bruce? Attached Image (viewed 360 times): |
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Bruce Day PGCA Member 
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The snarly one. |
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Bill Bates Member
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Bill Bolyard wrote: Bill, As are yours, Bill. What bloodline/background are your setters. Timber is from October Setters in Idaho. They are Ryman and Old Hemlock stock types with some crosses here and there to more field stock. Timber preformed well as a pup this year and I think shows a lot of talent and smarts in the grouse covert. I can hardly wait for next Fall. Last edited on Wed Mar 18th, 2009 04:46 pm by Bill Bates |
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Jack Cronkhite Member
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Bill Bates wrote:I can hardly wait for next Fall. Bill: At our tender ages, we really shouldn't "wish our lives away". That said, I wonder how many are thinking the same thing? Your pictures ensured the thought crossed my mind. It happens occasionally - during and between breakfast, lunch and dinner most days (October November and December excepted of course). On a side note, I spotted three nice roosters yesterday less than a couple miles from home. Normally, I drive two to three hours to see pheasant. We have had three good years and their range is extending. Never thought I would see them here in numbers.Cheers, Jack |
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Bill Bolyard PGCA Member
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Bill, Judy and Parker are Llewellin Setters, they are out of Lynnhill Kennels in Pa. Here's A picture of Judy with Parker 10 month'ss ago. Bill Attached Image (viewed 307 times): |
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Bill Bates Member
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Here is a photograph of my Llewellyn setter Pepper. She passed away 2 years ago from cancer. It was a tough loss and I still miss her. She was my fourth setter. I'm not sure what life would be like without a setter to share my home and life with. It certainly wouldn't be as rich. |
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Bill Bates Member
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Jack, it hard not to think about Fall and hunting. Grouse hunting is just too much a part of what I am. I think about hunting and shooting at work ... I take pictures of firearms for Cabela's Lehi, Utah Gun Library four days a week. On weekends I'm out with Timber or in the field shooting wildlife photos. In another month or so I'll be wandering the coverts nearby listening for that low rumble you feel more than hear. Summer will be conditioning me and the dog and some shooting to get tuned up for Fall. See life revolves around Fall and these guys.   |
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Bill Bolyard PGCA Member
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Bill, Pepper was beautiful, I am sorry about your loss. Bill |
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Bill Bolyard PGCA Member
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Bill your Photo's are great. I also like taking Pictures, here is one I took yesterday in my livingroom. I had no problem sneaking up on him. Attached Image (viewed 294 times): Last edited on Wed Mar 18th, 2009 09:37 pm by Bill Bolyard |
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Noel K Curtis Member
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Bill Bates wrote: Jack, it hard not to think about Fall and hunting. Grouse hunting is just too much a part of what I am. I am sorry to hear about your last setter, as well. Spectacular pictures, Bill! What kind of camera and lenses do you use? Noel Last edited on Thu Mar 19th, 2009 03:08 pm by Noel K Curtis |
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Bill Bates Member
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I shoot mostly now with Canon digital SLR bodies. These days I'm using a Canon 5D and 20D. The blue grouse photo was the 5D with a Canon ef300 f/2.8 L IS lens with a 1.4x extender add. The more recent shoots of Timber are from the 20D with a Canon 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS lens. That package is about perfect for walking around in the field and taking candid hunting photos ... most of those were taken by my wife. The young ruffed grouse was taken a few years ago with a Canon 10D with a Canon 400 f/5.6L. I'm kind of a Canon guy. I do a fair share of wildlife photography. the Canon bodies fit my paws and the buttons are all in the right places for my fingers. I can make setting changes by feel without taking the camera view finder away from my eye. Also when I started shooting digital Canon had a larger selection of image stabilized lens at a better price than Nikon. I use a Nikon body at work. It takes a great photo by darn the buttons are in the wrong spots for my paws. |
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Noel K Curtis Member
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Thank you for the information, Bill. I will do some checking around. Noel |
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RICHARD L ANDERSON PGCA Member
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Bill, I have the exact same couch as you do  . Brown leather with a quilt/blanket on the cushions and it's covered with bird dogs. In my case there GSP. I had to buy an extra chair so I would have a place to sit .When I die I hope to come back as a bird dog for a Parker owner...a small bore Parker owner that is .By the way where is Curran, MI? |
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Noel K Curtis Member
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Richard, Bill shares his couch with Judy and Parker. I get the chair! Curran is in the north east part of Michigan. It is about an hour west and south of Alpena. Alpena is right on Lake Huron. Hope that helps! Bill absolutely loves and spoils his two girls. He almost never goes anywhere with out them. He would take great care of you when you come back as a bird dog and take you hunting with his Parker often. Take Care. Noel |
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Bill Bolyard PGCA Member
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Richard, Noel has never had to sit in the Chair, I have Pictures to prove it. Does this picture look like there is any room for me? Attached Image (viewed 491 times): |
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Bill Bolyard PGCA Member
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The rest of the couch that yo can't see in the picture. Where am I going to sit? Attached Image (viewed 486 times): |
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Bill Bolyard PGCA Member
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Richard, Noel is the treat lady, she shows up and the Dogs will not leave her alone. Here is a typical session. Bill Who!!!! Attached Image (viewed 481 times): |
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Jack Cronkhite Member
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Dear Bill who: Let's see, cozy warm couch with Noel and treats or... in the snow and woods with heaven knows what that might be available to eat chasing around with some guy and his gun - Bill who indeed. Here's CHARLIE on one of those rare moments she's not chewin', scratchin, diggin', jumpin', runnin', barkin'...........all said and done she's still not annoyin'. She seems very smart. Picks up on the basics quickly. Came to us at 18 pounds. Today, she's 24 pounds. I took her out of town and she is curious and cautious. She negotiates the snow well, whereas I left the snowshoes at home and just kept breaking through. Made for tough hiking. Can't hang them up yet. Cheers, Jack  |
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Noel K Curtis Member
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Thanks, Jack! Charlie looks very happy and right at home. I have no doubt she will be a loyal companion and an excellent bird dog. Noel |
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Bill Bolyard PGCA Member
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Jack, Charlie is adorable. I told my Son Pat about your American Eskimo. He was amazed. He is now rethinking his own (Caine). The only problem with his is the dog gets very territorial. Bill |
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Jack Cronkhite Member
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Bill: Here's a few of FOXY in the field to share with Pat. Images taken over the years. She passed last September at approx 14 years (she was from the humane society and guessed to be about 4 years when we took her in). She had one season before we took in TAZ and one season after TAZ passed. As well, one season TAZ had a cruciate ligament surgery, so he missed most of that one. Each, in their own right, was a good bird dog. In tandem, they were amazing. I'm happy to have been a part of a memorable team. CHARLIE has big paws to fill but no pressure. Most days are "off season" so it's more about enjoying life every day and having a ball during bird season. Cheers, Jack        |
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Bill Bolyard PGCA Member
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Jack, What kind of Parker are you carring in the picture? Bill |
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Jack Cronkhite Member
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"Tis a rare late version prototype that never made it to production. No one thought it would catch on. It remains my back-up but at that time it was my go to gun, while the search was on to replace my blown up family VH. I was 5 years Parkerless which was remedied last fall. Cheers, Jack |
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Bill Bates Member
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I heard from a guy, that his neighbors grampa worked for Remington as an accountant back in the day...the real reason Remington took over Parker was to keep that design off the market. |
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RICHARD L ANDERSON PGCA Member
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Bill, Noel reminds me of the wife Audrey. She sits in the middle of the couch and has a dog on each side of her and one usually wiggles onto her lap .Crazy Daisy and Gunner are at my side as I type, its as if they know I'm on the Parker site .With 4 GSP'S a place to sit that isn't being shared with a canine companion is a rare occurance....and a lonely one . |
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Jack Cronkhite Member
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Richard: Here's one of TAZ on the trail. His nose was often calloused and occasionally reddened because he just never stopped. During or off season, this was his typical look. Would love to see some pics of your GSP's. Cheers, Jack  |
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Bill Bolyard PGCA Member
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Here is a Picture from Kansas hunt with Bruce, Charley and Doc Van. Attached Image (viewed 305 times): |
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Bill Bolyard PGCA Member
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Today teaching Parker that we do not chase Deer. Attached Image (viewed 303 times): |
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Jack Cronkhite Member
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CHARLIE's growing up. She's now 35 pounds, double her weight from the humane society. According to her vet, she is also a full month younger than was estimated, which makes her now around 4 1/2 months. Just starting to lose a couple of those needle teeth. Most our walks have been in parks trying to socialize with people and other dogs. She is pretty well socialized now and has been getting some solo country hikes. We stumbled into this area when we went to an airshow. She got a break from the kennel and just got into checking out the good smells. I never saw anything but she wanted to hang around the area, so I just stood around watching her sniff the world.  I'm not sure if she can read but she stayed outside the fence here.  Cheers, Jack |
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Sante Giuliani BBS Member 
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Levi pointing fish........... Now where are them rascaly Pah'tridge?  |
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Jack Cronkhite Member
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CHARLIE - Taking a break on a 7 hour road trip. It's spring but when a girl gets her first blaze orange harness - birdiness follows.   |
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