Post by: beau6hunter on December 08, 2010, 02:08:42 PM
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Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 22, 2010, 12:04:48 AM
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Post by: beau6hunter on December 22, 2010, 01:25:22 PM
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Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 22, 2010, 03:52:34 PM
I'm all for people using dogs to find sheds but by far the best part of shed hunting, for me, is spotting them.
Spotting them in my Labrador's mouth would be even more exciting to me... (because they will hardly retrieve anything outside of water).
Post by: ladyelkslayer on December 23, 2010, 09:22:07 PM
Post by: bullrider97 on December 23, 2010, 10:16:32 PM
Training a Dog to Find Shed AntlersScatter the scented antlers around the woods where you are going to train your dog. The sheds should be at least 100 yards apart, and you might want to mark ...
www.born-to-track.com/our-writing/john/sheds.htm (http://www.born-to-track.com/our-writing/john/sheds.htm) -
Check it out
Post by: bullrider97 on December 23, 2010, 10:20:08 PM
There's lots more if you google it. :)
Post by: blacktail luv on December 26, 2010, 06:05:48 PM
Post by: Antlerking on December 26, 2010, 06:43:35 PM
Start em off early and they will surprise you
Post by: ribka on December 26, 2010, 06:50:39 PM
They seemed to be more attracted to fresh sheds though
Post by: Bean Counter on December 26, 2010, 06:53:47 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 26, 2010, 08:26:10 PM
We're not a family big on pets. But if I could get a shed dog that could also run upland birds... :drool:Sounds like you want a pudelpointer
Post by: Bean Counter on December 27, 2010, 11:59:19 AM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 27, 2010, 12:28:20 PM
a what? :dunno:A pudelpointer, not the best looking dogs (though some people would strongly disagree) but they are one of the most versatile gun dog breeds you can get your hands on. They win a lot of the versatility competitions. They are great upland game dogs with natural pointing and retrieving instincts, they generally love water and retrieving in water (can't hand the freezing water as well as a lab) and they have stamina to go all day. I know a lot of guys are using them for sheds over labs due to that stamina. There are several top breeders here in the NW; a couple in Oregon and one in Idaho that I know of for sure.
The breed is out of Germany and it's history spans back well over 100 years (before more popular breeds like the German Wirehair). They shed very little and are hypoallergenic.
Post by: Bean Counter on December 27, 2010, 03:30:59 PM
They shed very little and are hypoallergenic.
:yike: :yike: :yike:
Woah dude, now we're talking! I almost died from a dog dander induced asthma attack when I was five. Haven't had much of a love for dogs since.
Can they track cougars, too???? You may have just sold me a dog :o
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 27, 2010, 05:10:20 PM
I know German Wirehaired Pointers/Drahthaar (another versatile dog) have been used for Mt. Lions. They are a cross between a German Shorthair Pointer and a Pudelpointer. I have heard of people using them for sheds also.
I have never personally owned a Pudelpoiner but know several people that have and they are by far some of the best dogs I have ever seen. I will definitely own one some day when I have more time. I already don't have enough time for my Lab's.
I have no doubt a pudelpointer could be trained as a multi-purpose dog to hunt upland game, cougar and sheds.
Post by: Bean Counter on December 27, 2010, 05:48:56 PM
Maybe I'll wait until my kids want a dog... then I'll be a prick like Obama: "Ok, you have to pay for it, and I get to pick it" 8)
Post by: high country on December 27, 2010, 05:51:54 PM
Even hypoallergenic dogs can bring that out allergies in some people so I would be careful.
I know German Wirehaired Pointers/Drahthaar (another versatile dog) have been used for Mt. Lions. They are a cross between a German Shorthair Pointer and a Pudelpointer. I have heard of people using them for sheds also.
I have never personally owned a Pudelpoiner but know several people that have and they are by far some of the best dogs I have ever seen. I will definitely own one some day when I have more time. I already don't have enough time for my Lab's.
I have no doubt a pudelpointer could be trained as a multi-purpose dog to hunt upland game, cougar and sheds.
I have a draht, I have not tried shedding with it yet, but I am sure if they were fresh, she would point ahd retieve them......I hae not found anything they don't hunt.
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 27, 2010, 07:24:40 PM
Even hypoallergenic dogs can bring that out allergies in some people so I would be careful.
I know German Wirehaired Pointers/Drahthaar (another versatile dog) have been used for Mt. Lions. They are a cross between a German Shorthair Pointer and a Pudelpointer. I have heard of people using them for sheds also.
I have never personally owned a Pudelpoiner but know several people that have and they are by far some of the best dogs I have ever seen. I will definitely own one some day when I have more time. I already don't have enough time for my Lab's.
I have no doubt a pudelpointer could be trained as a multi-purpose dog to hunt upland game, cougar and sheds.
I have a draht, I have not tried shedding with it yet, but I am sure if they were fresh, she would point ahd retieve them......I hae not found anything they don't hunt.
I don't doubt it... I hear Draht's are great dogs on par with the Pudelpointer.
Post by: high country on December 27, 2010, 09:00:14 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 27, 2010, 09:13:48 PM