Recent content by murphya

There a various ways to explain the genetics of the silver lab. It does exist but how did the genotype that produces it come to exist. Some say it was done through selective breeding of the individuals that had the desired characteristics. How where these chosen? That question puzzles me and I...

This is the quote from the article concerning coat color in Labs, "black from a yellow x yellow breeding indicates a misbreeding" I agree. Yellow/chocolate breedings have bad pigmentation, I disagree. If the parents of the proposed chocolate to yellow mating have the desired physical and...

2 3/4 inch, 1oz, 5 or 6 size shot. If nontoxic shot needed, Tungsten matrix same size shot Gun is a Win 101, imp cylinder and modified. Hunt over pointing dog. Most shots are close to medium range, not usually more than 35 yards.

I believe a beeper could be mounted on the T15 collar. I was never comfortable with the beeper when I used them. The beeper sound being close to the dog's ears. I would not care for such near my ears, hence I felt good when I was able to replace the beeper. When I first obtained a beeper I was...

The garmin will take you to the dog. I quit using a beeper when I purchased an Astro 220. Later I began using the Alpha 100.

Nail trim As above, Dremal, excellent.

Track dog Garmin Alpha. Wish I would have had one 60 years ago when I had two English pointers. I now have a GSP who does not have the range of the pointers but I feel it is invaluable.

Pointer pup Good looking pup. Nice straight tail, good conformation. I like the intense manner it demonstrates viewing the camera.

As always outstanding pictures. Deer appear to be in good shape.

lineage cross If the parents and grandparents on both sides did not have any noticeable problems or known genetic defects I would consider a pup if they offered what I wanted in a gun dog.

Powerball My actions would follow those that many of you have listed. I would also include several charities that I felt offered sincere help to those in need. Wounded Warriors would be at the top.

Lost Dog I am glad your dog was found. A very good a present.

Gsp Krystal Creek Kennels, Cedar Grove, WI http://www.krystalcreekkennels.com/

non toxic load I have used tungsten matrix, 5 or 6 shot 1 oz loads, with good success. I use them in an older Winchester 101. This works well on pheasants but could be costly if used on ducks. Cost is about 30 dollars per 10 shells.

3 collars I agree with Setternut. The alpha does it all. Using it you have the e collar and locator all in one. Expensive, yes, but using a good quality beeper e collar combination will cost about 1/2 the price of the Garmin. I feel the added cost of the Garmin is justified since you know the...