Craig, I thought you were going to get a long-hair as the next one?
We still intend to get a LH female. But we've had a run of bad luck in our search over the last few years....breedings that did not take, litters with only males, still-born pups etc. We've also been extremely picky about what lines we want a pup from.
So we found ourselves in a situation of having only 2 dogs to do all the work for us, one 8 1/2 years old, the other almost 5. We realized that we may not get a LH until next year at the earliest, maybe even 2 or 3 years from now: not an ideal situation for us since we do so much hunting and usually need 3 dogs to handle it all (I also like to run two dogs at the same time, I absolutely love watching dogs point and honour each other).
So when I heard about Henri's breeding, which I knew to be a repeat of a fantastic litter 2 years ago, we decided to get in line for a male. And this time lady luck was with us
Henri's pedigree is basically a who's who of the best field trial lines in the US. All four grandparents are national field trial champions as is his father. I don't expect him to set the show scene of fire, in fact I doubt he will ever see the inside of a ring in his life, but with the right exposure and training he should be an excellent worker.
Our search for the perfect LH continues.... _________________ facta non verba
taken on a preserve hunts last March by Gina Engler.
This one is Aspen in flight, taken at the 2007 ratings test.. Taken by Ed Lindsey
Taken from another forum. I was given permission to cross post if I made it clear that theydon't condone dogs leaping in the air for birds. Regardless of that I think the pics are cool! [/img] _________________ Fi 1 year old Weimaraner
Grace Weimaraner. Gone but not forgotten.
Harley Weimaraner. Much loved and sorely missed.
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 12:28 am Post subject: Back on the moor & Backing the point!
Opted to venture back on to our Grouse Moor today.
Delighted with Chester & Tia's performance, this picture shows Chester on point and Tia locked in on him, one grouse flushed on command, a 2nd flushed on the subsequent point. The birds were sitting tight so I called the dogs away, went looking around in the area and found fresh shells! A late brood - so cut the day short at that.
Recently attended a training day with Andy Cullen and we used it as a count for the keeper. Whistle had a really good day and thanks to Christine McDonald who was taking photos and managed to get this one of Whistle pointing grouse.
_________________ Hunting is natural, even foxes do it !
Whenever life hands you lemons, grab the salt and add the tequila
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