tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423815608168342684.comments2024-03-13T02:57:59.591-07:00Pointing Dog BlogCraig Koshykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00551849205683278959noreply@blogger.comBlogger646125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423815608168342684.post-32070013144510505072016-05-27T18:06:32.529-07:002016-05-27T18:06:32.529-07:00I would love updates on this as well!I would love updates on this as well!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10393576242713456892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423815608168342684.post-83913016523756352512016-05-21T05:04:16.677-07:002016-05-21T05:04:16.677-07:00Simply a lover of guns and firearms, loved your bl...Simply a lover of guns and firearms, loved your blog for sharing something in such a detail. Shotguns has always been one of my favorites. This can always make things really safer for you and all. You can also give a try to the <a href="http://www.bostonfirearms.com" rel="nofollow">MA Gun License</a> to maintain safer and secured for your loved ones.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12455779831351440576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423815608168342684.post-59453507021841167202016-05-11T09:05:51.160-07:002016-05-11T09:05:51.160-07:00Love reading your blog, thanks for the share. Grea...Love reading your blog, thanks for the share. Great article Jenniferhttp://www.bethayresveterinary.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423815608168342684.post-70282856706877388442016-04-29T04:08:58.815-07:002016-04-29T04:08:58.815-07:00Plan a Trip to France
I've just come back fro...<a href="https://www.routeperfect.com/italy/" rel="nofollow">Plan a Trip to France</a><br /><br />I've just come back from my first trip to France! And I loved it. We also went on a tour and it was wonderful. So good to meet all the provides and be able to communicate with them through the guide :)<br />ICS Cyber Securityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12656113840161990349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423815608168342684.post-44983248002320738492016-04-24T11:04:39.813-07:002016-04-24T11:04:39.813-07:00it is pitty that in the USA few years ago Britanie...it is pitty that in the USA few years ago Britanies were orange setters docktailed. The breed has gone a lot to another direction as it is common with any breed in the states. Personaly i am not a fun. It is interesting to note that this year Greeks and Greek Britanies won far ahead from any other European team at the championship.Game grey partridges. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10180596672580166998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423815608168342684.post-42433293512655467412016-04-18T14:29:42.256-07:002016-04-18T14:29:42.256-07:00Again, the goal of the article was to offer the in...Again, the goal of the article was to offer the insights of someone with a unique perspective. If you found some of Bill's insights to be of interest, great! If you disagree with some of them or find the tone not to your liking that's ok too. I ask questions and let the person I am interviewing answer them, without any editing or changes (other than typos). If you want to read another interview containing answers that may raise an eyebrow or two, check out interview with French pro trainer Xavier Thibault: http://pointingdogblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/interview-with-connoisseur.html<br /><br />P.S. thanks for the kind words regarding my book, the second volume is slow going at the moment, but I will soon pick up the pace.<br />Craig Koshykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551849205683278959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423815608168342684.post-63818900759193407852016-04-18T12:49:29.608-07:002016-04-18T12:49:29.608-07:00You're quite welcome, Mr. Koshyk. I appreciate...You're quite welcome, Mr. Koshyk. I appreciate your stated goal, and such insights are indeed valuable, especially for those of us who are unable to travel to France or participate in their trialing system. Mr. Kelley did offer some observations of interest. However, a large portion of the article contained what seemed to be a very thinly veiled attitude of condescension with a hefty dose of broad-brushing the growing number of breed enthusiasts in this country as "uninterested," not "ready students," and "summed up" by the words of one individual. So you will please forgive me if I think Mr. Kelley sounds a bit self-serving in his assessment. If the man's mission is "to produce the finest Epagneul Breton in the United States, equal to the finest found in France," why is he:<br /><br />a) not trialing his dogs in France?<br />b) not trialing his dogs in the United States?<br /><br />I respect the time he has invested as well as the experiences he shares, but to be honest, I've been involved with the breed in the US for quite some time and I've yet to lay eyes on the man. While I agree that we need to build strong relationships with the custodians of the breed (which we are), we also need to build strong relationships between the Epagneul Breton enthusiasts in this country. Those of us who are fortunate enough to bridge the gap of access and distance by traveling to the cradle of the breed (like Mr. Kelley) should be ready and willing to share the knowledge gained in positive and constructive ways instead of dismissing Americans as being "quite provincial... [thinking] that our styles, systems, and ways are superior to others around the world" (again, that broad brush). <br /><br />There might be one or two less than stellar EBs, Judges, or breeders in France - Conversely, there might be some pretty good ones here. Mr. Kelley's interview might leave some wondering.<br /><br />Thanks for letting me comment. I own and absolutely love Volume One of your book. I will eagerly await Volume Two. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423815608168342684.post-46647196133700307042016-04-18T09:27:42.952-07:002016-04-18T09:27:42.952-07:00Thank you for your comment Anonymous. My goal for ...Thank you for your comment Anonymous. My goal for the article was not to examine the current situation or stewardship of any particular breed in the US. I simply wanted to offer my readers some insights into how the French system of field trials and shows is viewed by outsiders, in this case, by an American. Since Bill Kelley is one of the very few Americans to make regular trips to France, asking him to share what he's learned over the years and the experiences he's had in that country was a no-brainer. The fact that he breeds Bretons is actually beside the point. I would have asked the same questions of any American breeder of any French breed if he/she had a similar level of experience with the French system as Bill. I just don't know any others. <br /><br />And thank you for your invitation to contact members/officers of the CEB-US. I may take you up on it one day. For now though, I am working on Volume Two of my book and most days, I am knee-deep in research into the British and Irish pointing breeds. <br /><br />Craig Koshykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551849205683278959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423815608168342684.post-16561824519999869332016-04-18T08:47:55.824-07:002016-04-18T08:47:55.824-07:00As an owner of an Epagneul Breton, and with all du...As an owner of an Epagneul Breton, and with all due respect, I would have to take exception to any implication or assertion that Mr. Kelley is an authority on the stewardship of our breed in the United States. <br /><br />Furthermore, I would extend a warm invitation to you to continue your research by talking with one or more of the members/officers of the CEB-US (the parent club of the breed in the United States) to find out exactly what we do and have done to preserve the standard and promote this wonderful dog in our country - especially in the last ten or so years since Mr. Kelley was an associate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423815608168342684.post-52172782183979535642016-04-17T10:12:15.003-07:002016-04-17T10:12:15.003-07:00Part two is here: http://pointingdogblog.blogspot....Part two is here: http://pointingdogblog.blogspot.ca/2012/01/breed-of-week-braque-francais-part-two_15.html<br />Craig Koshykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551849205683278959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423815608168342684.post-34354056096748132332016-03-31T19:42:02.492-07:002016-03-31T19:42:02.492-07:00AKC registers 500-600 English Setters per year rig...AKC registers 500-600 English Setters per year right now (about 100 litters though). This is down from a few years ago when they were consistently registering about 800-900 dogs per year.esheverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08853201547274397852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423815608168342684.post-20489890141144279112016-03-30T12:06:22.349-07:002016-03-30T12:06:22.349-07:00Hi Jeanene. Do you have a website or email list to...Hi Jeanene. Do you have a website or email list to stay updated on your progress? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423815608168342684.post-76234692766552096522016-03-22T13:18:19.665-07:002016-03-22T13:18:19.665-07:00Where can we find the "Part Two, Form and Fun...Where can we find the "Part Two, Form and Function?" I'm very interested in the breed and am looking for additional info from those who've had hands-on experience with the Braque Francais. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773185748808768887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423815608168342684.post-11277224269401948992016-03-12T12:30:25.622-08:002016-03-12T12:30:25.622-08:00I don't understand why they want to restrict t...I don't understand why they want to restrict the use of their software to the US only. You would think they would want a bigger customer base, not smaller. I have the same problem with my <a href="http://www.truckgpsreviews.com" rel="nofollow">truck GPS</a>Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14580280281448705414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423815608168342684.post-77277874753496204942016-03-05T12:10:31.625-08:002016-03-05T12:10:31.625-08:00We are in the process of bringing these dogs to th...We are in the process of bringing these dogs to the US. The first one should arrive here in the next few weeks! We are very excited to be one of the first to do so!Simply Serendipityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04913814358258545780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423815608168342684.post-69695250553939707002016-02-26T08:32:44.559-08:002016-02-26T08:32:44.559-08:00WE import around 12 puppies per year for the Bohem...WE import around 12 puppies per year for the Bohemian Wirehaired Pointing Griffon club (Cesky Fousek). We have a well established connection in the Czech Republic. We travel to view their dogs and tests. Their breed club has an International Secretary that helps with picking the puppy up from the breeder, getting all paperwork completed, and transfers the puppy over to the Pet Transport company. Many breeders speak only Czech so that making having a Czech Club member that speaks English important. We keep close tabs on the pups while in transit. We only have them shipped to airports where it is the first point of entry in North America.Dr. Laurie Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707158826742628435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423815608168342684.post-39335374813470080052016-02-22T19:14:17.287-08:002016-02-22T19:14:17.287-08:00Another interesting article about the spread of th...Another interesting article about the spread of the kit gene (see below). I took an epigenetics class 2 years ago too that said that methylation patterns could be turning off the kit gene. Methylation is something that isn't studied greatly at this point due to cost per sample but it's going to show up more and more as methods get cheaper. Epigenetics can be thought of as the punctuation marks of the genome.<br /><br />https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/jan/06/piebald-mystery-solved-scientists-discover-mutated-gene-animalsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03069634767371983832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423815608168342684.post-40402844564847123352016-02-16T10:48:05.656-08:002016-02-16T10:48:05.656-08:00Hopefully we can reverse the trend in the UK with ...Hopefully we can reverse the trend in the UK with all three breeds. Now with a pair from our first UK litter heading to North America, and another litter planned later in the year (and using a different sire) we are on the threshold of reversing the breeds dwindling numbers and raising awareness with potential owners. I also hope to mate our Pont Audemer Spaniel in the late Spring, and have a litter here in the UK and pups will also available to North America. For updates I will put information on your North America Facebook page in due course! Best wishes from the UKAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16091094998769694468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423815608168342684.post-79749067489700666952016-02-15T10:37:26.523-08:002016-02-15T10:37:26.523-08:00Congratulations on your new pup! Great news to hea...Congratulations on your new pup! Great news to hear Canada's gaining a Picardy! We own two Blue Picardys ourselves and although we don't hunt with them, they are amazing to watch go into a stalk and break into a nature set/point...maybe Leo needs a cousin? :-) http://www.brighthopekennels.blogspot.ca/2016/02/available-puppy.htmlKim Ratigan Fine Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068587540074980335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423815608168342684.post-19537433190628845802016-02-05T13:44:47.398-08:002016-02-05T13:44:47.398-08:00I enjoyed both your talks a great deal! The videos...I enjoyed both your talks a great deal! The videos you showed of the setters with the straight tails was very interesting. Wonderful job!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453099831462182395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423815608168342684.post-57518306707544113742016-02-04T06:31:31.356-08:002016-02-04T06:31:31.356-08:00I am sorry I missed the whole talk. The one you g...I am sorry I missed the whole talk. The one you gave to us in Idaho was so wonderful it actually changed the behavior of some club members and opened our eyes to the broader world.Dr. Laurie Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707158826742628435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423815608168342684.post-18533895691885267062016-02-02T17:51:33.198-08:002016-02-02T17:51:33.198-08:00Hi Clinton,
There is a 'subscribe' link ...Hi Clinton, <br /><br />There is a 'subscribe' link just under the box for recent/popular/random near the top of the column on the right side. <br /><br />Cheers! Craig Koshykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551849205683278959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423815608168342684.post-39595919970740760022016-02-01T17:11:25.145-08:002016-02-01T17:11:25.145-08:00Good stuff Craig! Is there a way to sign up to re...Good stuff Craig! Is there a way to sign up to receive notification of new posts? Apologies if I missed the link somewhere. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06607656984430425093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423815608168342684.post-60459643824187004512016-01-19T14:16:20.244-08:002016-01-19T14:16:20.244-08:00I'm glad to part of this with you Craig. I'...I'm glad to part of this with you Craig. I'll keep you posted with photo's for your blog. Best wishes, Ade MorrisAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16091094998769694468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423815608168342684.post-14098677533809791522016-01-14T11:24:02.220-08:002016-01-14T11:24:02.220-08:00This reminds me of our first first German Shorthai...This reminds me of our first first German Shorthair (Luke) he was an outstanding hunting partner as well as a family companion. That boy hunted hard his 13 years that he was with us. Luke really opened my eyes to what a bird dog is all about, he could do every thing great be it upland hunting or waterfowl hunting just a well rounded dog. That one dog changed our families life forever. We know he is still pointing birds in the sky above still to this day.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03807168911586166223noreply@blogger.com