First hunt with Tilly

So Tilly has been home for a month now so I figured it was time for us to do a hunt. We went to Creekhaven Farm which is where she was started by Pro trainer Spencer Ray. I couldn't be happier with how it went. She has a beautiful stylish and solid point, casts beautifully and already retrieves to hand without even being recalled in. This pup who will turn 1 yr old next week already hunts as well as many middle aged hunting dogs. She has imbedded herself into our family big time and is an amazing little girl. If anybody is looking at getting a bird dog I would highly recommend you have a pro start it or assist you, it will lay the foundations properly and you will reap the benefits for years. I Love this pup.

Outstanding!

That's awesome Terry !

Great to hear but would love to see some pictures too.

We want pics!.......Better yet,..vids!!:thumbup:

It was so fricken cold out there yesterday that messing with a camera wasn't going to happen. Next time hopefully.

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Originally Posted by terrym

It was so fricken cold out there yesterday that messing with a camera wasn't going to happen. Next time hopefully.

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Damm Terry you're just a Setter tease.

Terry my brother has the sibling to your dog and Im amazed how mature these pups are.Tons of drive ,great noses and of course as you stated foundation training from Spencer Ray.
He also runs a hunting preserve along side his training facility .
I hunted with his setter in Saskatewuan and watched the dog bite a porcupine.As i rushed him to the truck he continued to hunt as we worked our way back.
Know that's a bird dog !!

It's all in the breeding and a great start. So glad you are happy Terry.

Here's her cousin: Uplanders Little Lady

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/...pscpp9z9b0.jpg

Excellent news Terry. I am happy for you. :)

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Originally Posted by Sharon

It's all in the breeding and a great start. So glad you are happy Terry.

Here's her cousin:

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/...pscpp9z9b0.jpg

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i agree. This pup has had an amazing training start on wild birds. The markings on her cousin are near identical to her.

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Originally Posted by Sharon

It's all in the breeding and a great start. So glad you are happy Terry.

Here's her cousin:

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/...pscpp9z9b0.jpg

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Gives me special happiness for you as Ugo and I bred Spencer's first setter, that started his breeding programme. He took that first setter ( 2002?) and has made a wonderful pro training /breeding programme from her. Hats off to Spence.

LOve to see pics of your new dog. Is the tail set the same?

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Originally Posted by Sharon

Gives me special happiness for you as Ugo and I bred Spencer's first setter, that started his breeding programme. He took that first setter ( 2002?) and has made a wonderful pro training /breeding programme from her. Hats off to Spence.

LOve to see pics of your new dog. Is the tail set the same?

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I'll make a point of carrying a camera next time. It's interesting normally has a bit of a curve in it but it sure straitens out on point.

That's great news Terry.

You are correct about having a pro help start your dog. The most important thing in a bird dogs life is their puppy development. Everything about the bird dog they will turn into starts there. Natural ability will never be what it can without a proper puppy development.

This is great. Congratulations sir.

Nice! Congrats Terry.


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Wow Terry, congrats on the pup. I missed the first thread re. Tilly's arrival.

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Originally Posted by terrym

I'll make a point of carrying a camera next time. It's interesting normally has a bit of a curve in it but it sure straitens out on point.

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Just saw your pic in the UPLAND thread. Very similar to my dog except for that big black patch on the neck. Beauty.:)

Good job Terry and glad you had Spencer work on her......he knows his stuff!