Damn Porcupines AGAIN, post 167... Nos decided to kill one... PICS POST 49
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Yup! Lots of good times with the dogs! And yes, memories of your pup Suzie sure bring back alot of smiles!
As for Nos, you are completely correct, he's a very hard driving dog that just won't back down! He's a little sh1t disturber, costs me $, but damn I'd miss him if I didn't have him with me! He's worth EVERY penny AND MORE! (Currently shopping for a beeper/shock collar for Monster-Nos...)
Oh ya, we've pulled an additional 49 quills in the last 17 days since surgery... We are watching Nos's eyes very closely, I can deal with quills, I can't deal with a blind hunting dog... And Nos is completely back to 'normal', he's even added to his vermin kill count, dispatching a squirrel on a walk this past week... Dumb squirrels, they should learn to stay in the trees and NOT tempt fate running on the ground where they are fair game...
Cheers
Jay
Well, its really unknown... The vet 'stopped counting' at 400... And we have removed an additional 49 as of today... I am amazed that there is no puss or signs of infection when we pull a quill as its worked its way out... Damn TOUGH dog!!!
Cheers
Jay
What you said 100 and I don't know JAY but would give anything I own
to have a friend like him,he is indeed a dogs best friend! And my NBF!
Bob
I miss my drahthaar. When I decided I was going to get one, I told my boss, who participated in field dog trials with his Shorthairs, and he rolled his eyes and said
"Every time there's a fight on the line, you can be sure that a Wire Hair started it. Are you sure you want trouble like that?"
My Lady-dog wasn't fearless, she was scared of plenty of stuff, just nothing with fur on it. She was famous around town here for chasing bears. That and showing-up at the back door of the pub's kitchen at closing time.
She had a great soft mouth, she would regularly bring me chickens, I mean as in laying hens... Problem was that they were the neighbour's chickens. We always returned the birds, she never killed any.
We waited a long time for the "brain fairy" to pay her a visit; but when she started to settle down she was the best dog I ever owned. When she died it was nearly 10 years until I got another; because I knew that the next dog just wouldn't measure-up to her.
I'm glad it's all working out for Nos. Good on you, Jay.
"Every time there's a fight on the line, you can be sure that a Wire Hair started it. Are you sure you want trouble like that?"
My Lady-dog wasn't fearless, she was scared of plenty of stuff, just nothing with fur on it. She was famous around town here for chasing bears. That and showing-up at the back door of the pub's kitchen at closing time.
She had a great soft mouth, she would regularly bring me chickens, I mean as in laying hens... Problem was that they were the neighbour's chickens. We always returned the birds, she never killed any.
We waited a long time for the "brain fairy" to pay her a visit; but when she started to settle down she was the best dog I ever owned. When she died it was nearly 10 years until I got another; because I knew that the next dog just wouldn't measure-up to her.
I'm glad it's all working out for Nos. Good on you, Jay.
Glad to see Nos is doing well, that's one of the worst case of porky quills I've seen for a dog. You can tell he has a off the charts prey drive, he obviously went in for more after the first quills, which would've driven off a dog with lesser drive.
Have you given a thought to pet health insurance? I know it sounds wierd to some but I bet a dog like Nos cost a good chunk of $$$$ up front, then add training, feed, misc bills and you have a dog worth $$$$$. I look at it as protecting my investment. With a hunting dog you can expect to see more vet bills in the future, it's inevitable.
Glad to see he made it out alright.
Have you given a thought to pet health insurance? I know it sounds wierd to some but I bet a dog like Nos cost a good chunk of $$$$ up front, then add training, feed, misc bills and you have a dog worth $$$$$. I look at it as protecting my investment. With a hunting dog you can expect to see more vet bills in the future, it's inevitable.
Glad to see he made it out alright.
Thanks for the concern for Nos, he is well & to date we have removed 55 additional quills following the surgery with the vet!!! He seems no worse for the wear & has recently set his mind to ridding the neighbourhood of cats...
I swear, he is the best hunting dog I have had to date, drive & determination should have been his middle names!!!
Nos certainly is hard on the head, heart & pocketbook, ha ha ha, BUT we love him!
Cheers
Jay
Polar Man
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
I am getting my first dog in a few weeks, 3/4 toller 1/4 golden lab,
I can't afford vet bills like that!
I hope she gets a lot of her dad in her (beautiful full duck toller), I find anything mixed with lab gets a lot of lab.
Unbelievable amount of quills. Nos will probably try to pull this stunt again. Mine did (Lab) although they were minor compared to that mess and I could pull them myself. A shock collar might not be a bad idea. I am wondering what my current pup will do when he sees his first porky. Good luck.
Then your choices are;
A: Watch her carefully and take excellent care of her. Train her well (get classes if necessary) and if she puts anything in her mouth that doesn't belong or can become a foreign object blockage get it out immediately before she swallows it. <<Why do I sence a "that's what she said" line coming out of that??
B: Pet health insurance.
C: Don't get a dog. Can't afford the time or money it takes to properly care for your animal it's probably best for you and her if you quit while you're ahead.
Otherwise I hope you enjoy your new animal. Dogs, especially puppies will teach you whole new levels of patience.
After reading this I've made my decision, I'll spend the $900. for a MRI on my ankle to find out what's wrong with it so I can get it fixed and be able to continue hunting.
Good thing my wife does not have a PAL. (my guns are all locked up)
MauserMike
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- SW Ontario
My worst nightmare for Molly (English Setter). I could only hope that she pointed instead of going for the kill! Its just not possible, nor desired to keep a medium-ranging pointer in close like a flusher.
You're lucky the porc didn't get his abdomen. I've heard stories of those quills migrating and causing big time life threatening complications.
You're lucky the porc didn't get his abdomen. I've heard stories of those quills migrating and causing big time life threatening complications.
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- The Conservative part of Ontario
So Jay, when does Nos get the acid test? Exposure to porcupine X2? 
