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My female Brittany just turned 9 years old. Still runs and plays like she is 2 or 3. Recent health check at the vet and all was well. She has always been quite the jumping dog. She'll jump up on my patio table and in & out of my SUV with no problem. She has run of the house and jumps on the...

I try to keep my dog in good condition year round. Mainly get her out running in the fields for a half hour or more most every day of the week. I'm fortunate there are fields next to the walking/bike trail near my house. I try to maintain her weight within a couple of pounds throughout the year.

My friend in the Fergus area is not a hunter.

Maybe we can plan a day this fall to meet around Canby. I have a friend from the Fergus area that lives on Ottertail Lake. My father worked for Ottertail Power Company.

Welcome to UPH. I'm originally from Canby, MN and still do a little hunting around there but currently live in Watertown, SD. Where are you from in West Central MN?

Check out Steve's review on the GunDog Supply web site about the TEK 1.5 collars. There are also some reviews from people that are using the collars. https://www.gundogsupply.com/sportdog-tek-1-5lt.html

I know that SportDog has some issues with their early models of the TEK but I haven't heard of any issues lately. Maybe they got those resolved with the TEK 1.5.

Hard to beat a Blue River pup. Ken Hanson has great Springers.

If you google "Garmin 550 plus holster" you will get quite a few options. Or take a look at these options from Gun Dog Supply. https://www.gundogsupply.com/garmin-pro-holsters.html

Well said. (y)

The Alpha has a lot of features, many that you will probably never use. The 550 Plus is simplier and would likely do everything you need. The only downside I see is the larger transmitter. Have you looked at the SportDog TEK collars?

Here's another in Nebraska. https://wunderbarweims.weebly.com/

Are you still located in Rapid City? There is a Weimaraner breeder in SW Nebraska that you might call. I personally know nothing about this breeder, don't even know if tthey are still in business. But you might try giving them a call...

The Ultimate is one of the new A5's that comes in 12 or 16 gauge. They will handle any of the loads you listed with no problems.

Anyone try these boots from Danner? https://www.danner.com/element-8-brown.html Actually the reviews on them don't look that good. :(