Morning at Ruffwood

[Fionn]

I decided to take our Brittany to Ruffwood yesterday for a fall tune-up. He hadn't been in front of a bird (although countless squirrels and chipmunks) since last fall. We have stayed true to his training, and worked on several skill-developments throughout the summer.

I was a little apprehensive that he would be sloppy - not the case. We ran him around the property to blow off some steam, then got down to work. We had 5 Chuker put out, and 4 solid points. He began to creep on the very last point after it was shot and down, but before I released him. If this is the only transgression in a year, it is the least of my concerns. We took home 5 birds with some great shooting (if I may say so myself)!

My fiancé took the day off to see what all this was about, and she enjoyed herself (uh-oh!). She worked the camera and I worked the shotgun. This was the first time that she saw our little guy working; needless to say, we were both impressed. Most importantly, everyone had fun!

The fields at Ruffwood were in great shape. Mike was friendly as always.

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[yellow dog]

Very nice.

[terrym]

Well done. I have been to Ruffwood a couple times and Mike and Donna are great people with a really nice facility. Sounds like your dog is doing great. I took mine to a game farm also this Saturday and the little bugger did great after being off since last fall too. Gotta love those Brittanys.

[kickingfrog]

Too bad, it sounds like you might lose your camera person... and have to share some equipment.

[Grasu200]

Good job - Running around the property before the hunt is actually a good idea - i always forget that. Great job on the shooting (gun and camera).

[Sharon]

I decided to take our Brittany to Ruffwood yesterday for a fall tune-up. He hadn't been in front of a bird (although countless squirrels and chipmunks) since last fall. We have stayed true to his training, and worked on several skill-developments throughout the summer.

I was a little apprehensive that he would be sloppy - not the case. We ran him around the property to blow off some steam, then got down to work. We had 5 Chuker put out, and 4 solid points. He began to creep on the very last point after it was shot and down, but before I released him. If this is the only transgression in a year, it is the least of my concerns. We took home 5 birds with some great shooting (if I may say so myself)!

My fiancé took the day off to see what all this was about, and she enjoyed herself (uh-oh!). She worked the camera and I worked the shotgun. This was the first time that she saw our little guy working; needless to say, we were both impressed. Most importantly, everyone had fun!

The fields at Ruffwood were in great shape. Mike was friendly as always.

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Really nice post. Thanks.

[TurkeyRookie]

Great shots! both with gun and camera!

[Hawkman]

Really nice post. Thanks.

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I always love seeing Brittany pictures, especially if they are THAT good.

[fratri]

Looks like you guys had a great time, nice pictures and lucky you getting to share and enjoy the adventure with your future wife..

[kurt tealo]

Do you guys find that the hunt at Ruffwood is a little to easy?With the light cover and the chukar holding a little to tight.Have to kick some of them.And the pheasants in the brush piles bit a little predictable to.