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199NT

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My son has a 1 year old Irish Setter male that has been neutered he is well behaved and house broke and retrieves. Dog needs to go to a hunting home that will be loved and well taken care of. My son is moving and can't keep the dog 913-775-1789 Leavenworth Kansas
 
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Here are pictures of the dog. He was just taken to the vet this Saturday for his monthly heartworm preventative tablet. So, he's current at this time on all healthcare.
 
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Maybe provide some more information (if you know). Has he been shot over, hunted, etc etc. Where did he come from?
 
A copy of the pedigree would be helpful. Also, how large is this Red Setter?

Was he out of field bred setters or show dogs? Unfortunately, because of the breeds great looks the hunting almost got bred out of them. Anyone wanting an Irish/Red Setter for hunting needs to make sure that their background was field bred.
 
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I'm actually the Jim's son, the dog's owner typing this message and I need to do a little level-setting here: This dog isn't from any sort of championship line or recognizable pedigree. I don't have copies of that to share. He's had no formal hunting training, but this dog points birds when I am walking him and when he is running around the yard. My living situation has changed significantly and he deserves better than a shelter.

He is of the field variety: he has the short coat, not the long flowing show coat like you see in many Irish/Red setters that are bred for show. His parents were hunters and the farm I got him from had English setters as well that hunted. The place I got him was a farm north of Topeka in Norton, KS. When being measured for his Trifexis (heartworm preventative medicine) he weighed 59.7 pounds. He knows hows how to sit, lay, retrieve, walk on a leash, housebroken and is kennel trained. He has never been shot over, however he is not scared of fireworks or thunder - I know it isn't the same thing. To be clear, he is not ready to hunt right now. He needs the training but he doesn't need the instinct.

That being said, I am wanting someone to give him a chance to live the life was born to live - and deserves to live, given that I am unable to provide that for him anymore.
 
I'm just North of Topeka. Can you bring him out to my place and we can put him on some pigeons this weekend to see how he does and maybe run him some as well?

If he points even for a little bit and can at least cover some ground and shows he wants to hunt I'll take him.

Also would want to see his shot record and negative heartworm test.
 
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199NT said:
I'm actually the Jim's son, the dog's owner typing this message and I need to do a little level-setting here: This dog isn't from any sort of championship line or recognizable pedigree. I don't have copies of that to share. He's had no formal hunting training, but this dog points birds when I am walking him and when he is running around the yard. My living situation has changed significantly and he deserves better than a shelter.

He is of the field variety: he has the short coat, not the long flowing show coat like you see in many Irish/Red setters that are bred for show. His parents were hunters and the farm I got him from had English setters as well that hunted. The place I got him was a farm north of Topeka in Norton, KS. When being measured for his Trifexis (heartworm preventative medicine) he weighed 59.7 pounds. He knows hows how to sit, lay, retrieve, walk on a leash, housebroken and is kennel trained. He has never been shot over, however he is not scared of fireworks or thunder - I know it isn't the same thing. To be clear, he is not ready to hunt right now. He needs the training but he doesn't need the instinct.

That being said, I am wanting someone to give him a chance to live the life was born to live - and deserves to live, given that I am unable to provide that for him anymore.
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Good job with your description. He's a good looking rascal. Good luck finding him a hunting home.
 
duckn66 said:
I'm just North of Topeka. Can you bring him out to my place and we can put him on some pigeons this weekend to see how he does and maybe run him some as well?

If he points even for a little bit and can at least cover some ground and shows he wants to hunt I'll take him.

Also would want to see his shot record and negative heartworm test.
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Nice offer, sir. I hope the dog proves out. He's intelligent looking and alert and looks biddable. Also he's sleek and narrow with a good paw print area to weight ratio.
 
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JMc said:
Good job with your description. He's a good looking rascal. Good luck finding him a hunting home.
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I agree. Good honest description. I'm sure with a little work he'll make someone a very nice hunting companion. Hope he finds his new "forever home" soon.
 
Email sent. Check your spam box, sometimes they end up there since its aol.

If he stays I can assure you he will have a great home. All my dogs live in the best of conditions with heat in the winter and fans and a water misting system I rigged up for them during the hot summer days. That's if he doesn't end up inside.

If he works out he will be a nice addition to hunt with my older pointer who can't go all day anymore.
 
I'd it doesn't work out, please let me know. I'm in Jefferson County. My dog sleeps in bed. We raise birds so my English setter spends his days pointing pheasants and he'd love to have a buddy. Between playing with my boys, running on the farm, and lots of hunting it's a good life for a bird dog. Can't beat a setter...well...I love Brits too. I hope it works out for everyone.
 
I sent Brent an email. I just don't want this dude going to a shelter and either being euthanized or going into a non hunting home (which isn't a bad thing but I'm sure he'd rather be hunting). Send him an email if your really serious about him. Sounds like you have an ideal home for him as well.
 
onealmck said:
I'd it doesn't work out, please let me know. I'm in Jefferson County. My dog sleeps in bed. We raise birds so my English setter spends his days pointing pheasants and he'd love to have a buddy. Between playing with my boys, running on the farm, and lots of hunting it's a good life for a bird dog. Can't beat a setter...well...I love Brits too. I hope it works out for everyone.
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Not to stray off the subject, but do you sell birds as well? I live very close to you and need some chukar quail or pheasant to train my 9 month old with. Sorry for briefly hijacking the thread lol..good luck with the setter duckn...beautiful dog
 
I'd sell a few birds if I had more but we had a rough summer with raccoons. I raise just enough pheasants so I can ensure my boys get to have some hunting success. We used to live in central KS and had access to pretty awesome hunting. It's a little tougher now. I started raising a couple of years ago when things were really tough. The way things are looking it should be a great year.

Duckn, I think we're in the same boat. I just want the dog to be in a good home. I don't want to take him if you want him. You have first pick. Just let me know either way. I'll be in KC today and could probably swing up and pick him up on my way home if it worked out.
 
Onealmck, stop and pick him up. You have the perfect setup for him. Lots of birds and some boys that will hunt him all the time! Sounds like a good life for a dog!
 
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onealmck said:
I'd it doesn't work out, please let me know. I'm in Jefferson County. My dog sleeps in bed. We raise birds so my English setter spends his days pointing pheasants and he'd love to have a buddy. Between playing with my boys, running on the farm, and lots of hunting it's a good life for a bird dog. Can't beat a setter...well...I love Brits too. I hope it works out for everyone.
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I just responded to your post via private message. Send me an email.
 
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