It's in the eyes!

[mstand]

Had a friend take a few pics of baja while I was training. She is coming along well and I think we may be done with FF. This weekend I hope to kill a duck on the water for her to see where she is with that.
The biggest thing I was wanting to concentrate on was the presentation. Max had scores of 190 HZP and 303 VGP and if you look at the score sheets, he took big hits in Manner. I do not want to make this mistake again.
I started her young with looking me in the eyes when she returned. I just never accepted the object until she looked at me.

 

[mstand]

And this is how you proof it!

 

[BleuBijou]

Looks like you have a fine partner!!! Good luck with your training. You have a very nice looking hunter right there!!!:thumbsup:

 

[Dakotazeb]

Very nice looking SM. Is that her natural coat or have you trimmed her? I've seen some really bushy SM's and some with quite short coats. I much prefer the shorter coat.

 

[mstand]

That is her natural coat. The coat should lay tight to the body as per the breed standards.

Thank you for the compliment.

 

[Tori]

To me, hunting with a dog is a partnership and that partnership is based on trust and confidence. The dog's trust and confidence in the human is paramount, I believe. As the dog swings by in his quartering, eyes meet even only for a split second but it is enough! It is that connection that I so enjoy with my dogs when we are out there in the rough. What they do by the fire is one thing, but connection when hunting is everything!!