Another German in the house!

Four weeks ago we added another birddog to the family. I went with a DD this time around. He is meant to be my "succession plan" for my current 8 1/2 year old GWP "Kaiser". Meet "Carbon"...
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/f...ps65wfezmw.jpg
He is a schwartzshimmel from Vom Nobel Spirit kennels in London ON. I am pleased with him. He is showing all the signs of being a good birddog so far. He has seen birds (cotournix quail) which he found by nose and briefly pointed, been in the water, and is going through all his socialization and housebreaking. Kaiser at first was none too pleased...
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/f...pszo6us3xv.jpg
Now they are getting along fine and the old boy is keeping his obnoxious puppy behaviour in check. Gun intro probably fairly soon...then some field work this fall.
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/f...psodi7ofwo.jpg
He will do his VJP in the Spring, so I want to get him as much exposure as I can before the snow shuts everything down. :)

Great looking pup. I love the black color phase. Quite a few bearded dogs where I hunt, nice working dogs. My plan is also to bring in a pup when mine gets to be 8-9 years old so its started and useful by the time mine gets up there age wise.

What a beautiful pup

Great looking dogs!

You are so lucky! :) Great looking pup and so lucky to have such an experienced owner. :thumbup:

Nice looking pup, love the black and white coat.

DILLY , I envy you ! Your KAISER resembles my last German-Wirehaired-Pointer (BUDDY) . --- Unfortunately we had to bury him in Florida . I've been visiting his grave many times and sat beside him (reminiscing) . My current PAL (Schnauzer) will soon be 16 and is in his last "throws" . I am already dreading that day . --- Since you are a "dog-man" yourself you probably understand . --- I'd love to get another pup but it simply wouldn't be fair (to the pooch) because of my age (almost 78) . The dog would "outlive" me and my kids and grand-kids aren't really "dog-persons" . --- Just looking at your puppy gives me a "heart-ache" . --- You'll never have a more honestly unselfish friend in your life . --- Congratulations !!! --------------------------------------- It "sucks" to get old !

Congrats on the new addition, two great looking dogs!

Thanks for all the kind words folks. I have never had two dogs at once and so far, it's been good. I think the little dog is more confident with the old guy around. The old dog seems rejuvenated around the pup too. Win win!

Great looking pup, i'm sure he will be a good one.

Good luck with him Steve

congrats!!

the Kaiser looks annoyed with the photo shoot ..... Cute pup!

Beautiful dogs! Shure is easyer to train a pups with an older dog around!

It can be , but I also found with the beagles that if you run the pup too often with an older dog , it will lose its independence and become a follower.

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Good luck with him Steve

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Thanks Don. Question, can you run a DD in NAVHDA tests?

If you register him with NAVHDA

Check with the breed warden or Adam b4 registering . There was something about the VDD bylaws and I do not know the out come at this time .

Love the black ones! I think our next one will end up being brown due to the breeding we have our eyes on, but if one pup comes out black (slim chance) I will try to snag it. Have fun, hope its an extra bad one, they always end up the best in the end.

Here's some pics of my monster:

http://i.imgur.com/EIzx8k0.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/PQsc2hH.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/kw5juot.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/NaGv4Tp.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/K90ffzd.jpg

Thanks Seadog. I remember reading about that. I just thought it would be a good opportunity to test, never intention to breed outside the DD program.
PG, he is a little "handful" right now. Seems to be pretty driven and has that characteristic "problem solving" intelligence. Keeps us and Kaiser busy.
nice looking dogs too.

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Love the black ones! I think our next one will end up being brown due to the breeding we have our eyes on, but if one pup comes out black (slim chance) I will try to snag it. Have fun, hope its an extra bad one, they always end up the best in the end.

Here's some pics of my monster:

http://i.imgur.com/EIzx8k0.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/PQsc2hH.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/kw5juot.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/NaGv4Tp.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/K90ffzd.jpg

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Beautiful pics! Thanks.

Congrats on cute looking pup from Vega. Contact Adam on VJP test prep next spring:

http://www.vdd-canada.ca/public/the-...ing-the-dd.htm

For sure I want in on that test. Gotta get the boy out this fall for lots of exposure.

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Originally Posted by PGidley

Love the black ones! I think our next one will end up being brown due to the breeding we have our eyes on, but if one pup comes out black (slim chance) I will try to snag it. Have fun, hope its an extra bad one, they always end up the best in the end.

Here's some pics of my monster:

http://i.imgur.com/EIzx8k0.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/PQsc2hH.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/kw5juot.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/NaGv4Tp.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/K90ffzd.jpg

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Wilma is looking good!

Hope things are going well! look forward to the next time you're back in town, or I may have to pull the rig West to your place!

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For sure I want in on that test. Gotta get the boy out this fall for lots of exposure.

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You got the WiFi down there? Somebodies gotta pay for that you know :D How's the weather?

Hot! Really hot!