Look whats new !!!

[chris dawe]

He comes from good local stock,Dad is a big raw boned Gordon,Mom is a beautiful Blue Belton, and both great bird dogs...He'll go by simply " Ben " after an Orange Belton we had when I was a boy.

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[Tom Carter]

Chris, He's a beauty. How old is he? Tom

[Dave Suponski]

Great looking pup Chris! Congratulations....

[chris dawe]

Thanks guys,he's 11 week's...Setters in Newfoundland are first and foremost Ptarmigan dog's ,Ruffed grouse are thought of as a trash bird by most local bird dog people...but not me,not by a long stretch I'll have him on grouse soon enough.

Theres a certain feeling of shame I have about having bird dogs chase silly old Ruffed Grouse all by myself
...A well kept secret I intend to keep that way:whistle:25754

[charlie cleveland]

what a fine pup and named after a boyhood friend....charlie

[Phillip Carr]

Beautiful pup, what's the dog behind the pictures of the Grouse?

[chris dawe]

Oh sorry ,I should have mentioned ...thats Heiko a Drahthaar ,my current hunting buddy and a wonderful birddog ,
he's almost 9 so I figured it was time for a little buddy for him to pull along ,I actually had a deal worked out for another DD pup but it fell through...And setters ,well they've always had a spot in my heart

They have already made great pal's,theres not a mean bone in Heiko's body so that helps

[Daryl Corona]

He's got great markings on his face. Beautiful pup Chris, enjoy this fall with him and Heiko.

[charlie cleveland]

you ll have to keep us posted on this new pup and his ramblings with his new friends chris and heiko and parker.... charlie

[Angel Cruz]

Chris, what a beutiful pup!! First time I see one. How big is that boy going to be? He's almost the size of my Brittany.

[chris dawe]

Thanks guys ,I'm pretty proud...Angel ,if he turns out like his old man he'll be around 75- 80 lbs in hard shape.

[Angel Cruz]

75-80 lbs!!!??? One last question. What do you hunt which such a beast? A beautiful beast at that!! I can't wait to see him all grown up.

[Angel Cruz]

Chris I had to google the Blue Belton. Now that I see it is also a Setter it makes sense. I new the Gordon was a setter cause I have a print of one. Now that I seen the picture of the Blue. That's going to be a good looking dog, and a big dog.

[Patrick Hanna]

I'm so glad I stumbled into this thread. Ben is, indeed, a handsome little guy. But the thing that truly impresses me is that he seems like a CALM little guy. In both of your photos, he seems to be asking you: "Okay...what's next". No hyper-activity. No stress. Just a handsome young pup waiting for the opportunity to please you and do your bidding. I've got a hunch this little guy and you will share many, many long and rewarding days afield for many years to come. Sure, he'll goof up from time to time. Be kind and gentle with your corrections. That's all part of the fun of having a wonderful pup like this, and growing him into your hunting buddy. Man.... I just LOVE gun dogs! And I love to work with them when they are "little kids".

Now, all that said, I don't know a lot about Parker guns, but I DO know a lot about dogs and pups, and I like what I am seeing in these two pics. Please do post photos of Ben's development. I really hope you will do that.

[chris dawe]

Patrick ,good eye...he is very calm,now he's still a pup and loves to play, but from day one a little grunt on my part can put him on his bed for the night while I watch T.V ,or sit him down while I open his kennel door or walk first through my own...and he just sits and looks at me with that same expression and wag's his little tail.
He comes when called ,and follows me around faithfully

I had him point a grouse tail on a string yesterday...now ,like a lot of Newfoundland bred setters he actually tends "set" on his belly like his forefathers were bred to do across the pond, it's not as pretty I know but bothers me none at all..although he did point on all fours as well.

Funny story.the guy who bred them is an acquaintance of mine who was out to sea when I got the pup,when he found out who had bought him, he told his wife to call me back right away and return my money !!! so I went back down with my Brother in tow to pick up my cash ,the Brother took one luck at the remaining pups and said "Let her keep the money ,I'm taking one too!!!"

So now Ben gets to traipse the barrens and woods this Fall with his big brother and so do I !

[Patrick Hanna]

Chris,
I love true setters. I'm personally a versatile Lab man, but I've chased a lot of breeds around while hunting with friends. One of the finest quail dogs I ever followed was a true setter. I loved working with that dog. I think Ben's going to be a great hunting buddy. Be patient with him and in a few seasons, all of a sudden, it'll all come together wonderfully and flawlessly, and then your buddies will be talking about Ben for years to come!
Patrick

[Larry Mason]

Chris,
Get my Brittany a passport and bring some excitement in to that calm pups life!

[chris dawe]

Chris,
Get my Brittany a passport and bring some excitement in to that calm pups life!

Nice offer Larry,thanks ...but my hands are full of waggedy tails at the moment.

[chris dawe]

Well he's 18 weeks old now ,has great manners around the house ,but more of a "puppy " than the Drahthaar ever was, I've been mostly doing obedience and socilization with him ,but yesterday evening I introduced him to planted Pigeon...he walked on the first bird ,but the rest were rock solid and he even waited for us to flush .
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[Eric Eis]

Great looking Setter. Be easy on him, Setters are soft dogs, it looks like you have a real keeper there.....

[Patrick Hanna]

He was a great looking new pup and he's growing into an even finer looking little guy. Looks like he has tons of innate ability, too. You're going to have a wonderful time bringing him along and showing him how to work with you. I think you and he are going to have many fine years together. I really like nice setters.

[chris dawe]

Well the little knucklehead is close on a year old now ,he didn't pick up his old mans genes for size after all...none of that litter did apparently ,he's around 50 lbs and still a pup for sure,the second pic is him pointing on a pigeon that was just hanging around the field

[Patrick Hanna]

Hey...the kid's got real potential! I thought he would.
Patrick

[Bill Murphy]

Chris, puppies are individuals. My Wirehair is just getting over "puppy" at almost nine years old. Some day she will settle down. As much of a "puppy" she still is, she has always worked slow and close.

[chris dawe]

A day on the barrens always holds the hope of a few Ptarmigan ...but sometimes we settle for these,I could have taken a dozen but I wanted him to work and point them perfectly....he out found the old DD today ,kind of sad really,the old fella is still all business but is more full of piss now instead of vinager:whistle:

And yes ,I know it's not a Parker ,its a Beretta....it's my beater I don't care what I run through it (except steel ,I hate it )and seems when going on the barrens I always reach for it :nono: