farmers saving money by not spraying, that causes the burrs to spread and get worse. sand burrs and buffalo heads are 2 separate animals, the smaller, prickly burrs are worse, they stick to everything, get in between the dogs pads and quickly rub them raw.....i don't see that many buffalo heads, those are the ones with the sharp, elongated double points, hence they look a lot like a buffalo head....both, not good....rubber boots are the answer, they will turn the burrs, which is most of what you will have to deal with.
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Shadow
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gsh- could be right- they wanted back out- were ready-
was just showing that in a pinch a motorcycle tube works quite well-
hunter94- some spray, some don't- some dics the sandburr/boarshead into the ground- field was thick with the plants- a dog couldn't go very long before being a mess and flat standing- problem is- when they disc those little burrs end up everywhere- something about those tumble weeds also-
as someone said- dry sandy soil- left alone grass stuff seems to be the places they're thick- it's all good though- pheasants seem to like them- saw it so bad roosters dropping had them all over-
was just showing that in a pinch a motorcycle tube works quite well-
hunter94- some spray, some don't- some dics the sandburr/boarshead into the ground- field was thick with the plants- a dog couldn't go very long before being a mess and flat standing- problem is- when they disc those little burrs end up everywhere- something about those tumble weeds also-
as someone said- dry sandy soil- left alone grass stuff seems to be the places they're thick- it's all good though- pheasants seem to like them- saw it so bad roosters dropping had them all over-
kansasbrittany
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Thanks for sharing the inner tube idea. I think I might try that one.
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Gove County Britts
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KB I have an extra set of dog boots if you want to try them I have never used them but my buddy found them at an auction and got 2 sets for 2 dollars I am going to put them on the dogs today to see how they like it but if you need a set you are more than welcome to use /have 1 set no brand name on them they look more or less like innertubes black rubber but they slide on the foot
Yeah, I really want to try them. I have a couple of pastures that have a bunch of quail in them but I never hunt it b/c the dogs just don't last long in it. I'd be happy to buy them from you.
Yeah, I really want to try them. I have a couple of pastures that have a bunch of quail in them but I never hunt it b/c the dogs just don't last long in it. I'd be happy to buy them from you.
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kansasbrittany
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Wow, I wasn't paying attention. Looks like I edited your post to include my response. Sorry bout that!
Gove County Britts
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no need to buy I don't know how well they will work or how long it will take to wear them out think of it more as a trade you get a pair of dog boots and we set around the wood stove and drink a few after a long day of hunting
shadow is correct, get a couple motorcycle inner tubes, they work great,
you can cut about 3-4 pairs (of 4) of boots from each tube, leave them open on the bottom, make sure they extend beyond the dogs toe nails, any sand or debris that works in through the opening, will fall right back out at they run, don't tape the bottoms shut, the dog's foot needs to breath.
the tops should be split just like a shoe, 2 cuts, make a tongue, slip the dogs' foot in the dry powdered tube, the foot slides right in, lap over the tongue, tape with duct tape and go....at then end of the day, just throw them away.
tubes are $8-10 each, duct tape is cheap, easy solution, if they are muddy or nasty at the end of the day, you don't waste time cleaning them up, cheap, cheap, cheap.....and very effective!
you can cut about 3-4 pairs (of 4) of boots from each tube, leave them open on the bottom, make sure they extend beyond the dogs toe nails, any sand or debris that works in through the opening, will fall right back out at they run, don't tape the bottoms shut, the dog's foot needs to breath.
the tops should be split just like a shoe, 2 cuts, make a tongue, slip the dogs' foot in the dry powdered tube, the foot slides right in, lap over the tongue, tape with duct tape and go....at then end of the day, just throw them away.
tubes are $8-10 each, duct tape is cheap, easy solution, if they are muddy or nasty at the end of the day, you don't waste time cleaning them up, cheap, cheap, cheap.....and very effective!
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Just a small piece of advice here. If you haven't used boots and/or tubes, please be careful when taping them on. You want the boot to stay on, but if wrapped to tightly, you'll cut off the circulation to your dog's feet....a disaster.
Best way to do it is to reverse a piece of athletic tape just above the foot. Make sure the reversed tape is not tight (snug, but you should be able to spin it). Put the boots on, then attach the duct tape (or whatever you're using) to the boot and the top side of the reversed tape. Will stay on all day.
Personally, I prefer the Lewis boots, but have used the tubes with good success. As stated above, if you use tubes, you absolutely should not tape the ends!
Only two down sides to boots (and tubes) 1) Time/hassle to put on (specially if you have multiple dogs) 2) Prickly Pare still goes through them (and stays).
Burrs and goat heads are VERY prevalent the further SW you go (specially from Pratt west). You'll find fewer burrs in the northern part of the state but they'll be any place with sandy soil Although more prevalent in the SW, I've actually seen them as far northeast as Marshall county (very dang few).
Best of luck (Point!)
Best way to do it is to reverse a piece of athletic tape just above the foot. Make sure the reversed tape is not tight (snug, but you should be able to spin it). Put the boots on, then attach the duct tape (or whatever you're using) to the boot and the top side of the reversed tape. Will stay on all day.
Personally, I prefer the Lewis boots, but have used the tubes with good success. As stated above, if you use tubes, you absolutely should not tape the ends!
Only two down sides to boots (and tubes) 1) Time/hassle to put on (specially if you have multiple dogs) 2) Prickly Pare still goes through them (and stays).
Burrs and goat heads are VERY prevalent the further SW you go (specially from Pratt west). You'll find fewer burrs in the northern part of the state but they'll be any place with sandy soil Although more prevalent in the SW, I've actually seen them as far northeast as Marshall county (very dang few).
Best of luck (Point!)
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Shadow
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better or best is subjective
I really like the GDS nylon- very tough
motorcycle tubes- yea- you'd think the burrs would stick thru- thing is they don't- something about the dog moving pretty quick brushes them off- plus they aren't like thin bike tubes- I didn't cut slots- just cut 11" doubled them over and taped the top- couple hours my Britt's feet sweat in them- some holes in the top could solve that maybe- I wash mine- still have them- they are tough- thing is- if someone wants to try boots- they are pretty simple and you can pick up old tubes sometimes at cycle shops
meaning- you don't think you'll need boots- but just in case you toss in a cycle tube and tape- besides- that tube comes in handy for a few things
I get any of the boots out and the Britt's are all attention- seems they could care less if they have boots or not