Opening Day of Phez. - Page 2

C.O.B. · 10-25-2011, 07:22 AM

Larry I sure hope you hunting partner makes a full and speedy recovery. We live on a busy road and the first thing we did when we bought the house was to fence in the back yard. When the dogs go out to get in the truck they are always on a leash. A car/dog encounter isn't something I want to deal with.

In regards to breeds I have been fortunate to have been adopted by four very good GSP. I currently have two hunters with Gunner at 14 still haveing the heart but the hearing is about gone and Crazy Daisy who I'd put up against any dog. At the end of the day your not combing burrs out of them like you would a long haired dog. This may all change in a year or so as I have a friend with wonderfull English Setters and he is bound and determined that I'm getting a dog. It will be started and have a idea of whats going on is the only way I'd even consider it. We have four GSP now and three are over 11 and one is insulin dependent diabetic. The crowd will need to be reduced in number befor any new additions move in.

charlie cleveland · 10-24-2011, 09:52 AM

its a plus for sure if a fellows mate takes up hunting and the love of the outdoors...russ my wife never had any interest in hunting or fishing either..as you stated russ she never complained what i bought or collected either...i guess it was a good thing she did not have interest in my needed things we would not be able to get in the house for the colectables...very good pictures and hope the older dogs have several seasons left.... charlie

Autumn Daze · 10-24-2011, 09:56 AM

As with everything we all have our favorites. But for me you can't beat a Britt but I am developing an interest in the French Brittney line also.

Brush Buster · 10-24-2011, 10:30 AM

Larry ,the mother of my current dog Chip ,was the absolute best dog I have ever hunted over ,and the best family pet we ever had ! We had to put her down last Thanksgiving from Breast Cancer ,one of the toughest days ever in our home ! I had my heart set on an English Setter and we were at our local " Ligonier Days " a venue in Oct. for towns folk to sell and buy home made crafts , any way the Pa. Game commission had a booth and one of the Game Land Managers had a couple of Pups there out of his litter to sell. We were walking toward the Booth and this little Tri Colored Britt came tearing out of the little make shift kennel it was in and with people everywhere by passed everyone and jumped up on my little 5 year old Daughter and began licking her face and running circles around her ! Finally the owner caught the pup and after we laughed about what had happened ,he said it was for sale ,I balked at first but when those Little Girls Eyes started to tear up ,WELL........

You know , I gave in and we had a new Brittany ! The best thing that could have happened , when Maggie adopted us for her Family ! Great to live with ,smart ,very affectionate ,and even I can train one to a respectable degree!

Mike McKinney · 10-24-2011, 08:25 PM

From my point of view, Brittanies have trained me, at least as much as they can. Good ones love to hunt, have a great heart, and want to make their master happy. There are plenty of good dogs of all breeds, but in our mountains a good one is hard to not like/love.

Big D · 10-25-2011, 07:33 AM

Rich - There is a man near Grayling who has developed a line of grouse hunting GSP's. Mild, easy-going. Perfect for the foot hunter. PM me if you'd like to get his contact information. Doesn't always have pups, but has litters occasionally.

Brush Buster · 10-25-2011, 09:16 AM

Larry ,I am just getting back on line since yesterday ,and just read your post ,I am sure glad that all looks well with Brooke ,when we all start our days ,we just never know which direction they will go ! Please keep us all updated ! Russ

Double Play · 10-25-2011, 01:59 PM

I just heard back from the vet and everything is looking good and I may be able to bring her home tonight. She is going to be one very sore dog for a while but with a little TLC she will be back in the field before long. Obviously measures will be taken so this dose not happen again. One night without a dog in the house is one night to many.

John Truitt · 10-25-2011, 03:35 PM

Mr. Frey,

Your dog, wife, and your self are in my thoughts. I am glad things were not too bad. Hope all stays well and she recovers fully.

Dean Romig · 10-25-2011, 09:11 PM

Larry, I don't envy you that call from Deb... it would certainly make my heart skip a beat.

Brooke is a wonderful Lab and I know what it would do to your family to lose her.

Luck was on your (her) side this time and that's a very good thing.

Best to you and Deb,
Dean