So after much deliberation, I finally set the breeding for this spring. I had intended to breed Rose to her nephew LJ, but as of this season he hasn't really impressed me much. I've said for years the only dogs to breed are the two very best running dogs you can find, and it's time for me take my own advice. As much as I was hoping to produce a pure Redclay litter this spring, I have to take my own advice and breed the best genetics I can. Therefore, when Rose went into heat around New Years I put her in a breeding pen with Cole. Cole has definitely earned his right to be included in the breeding, but being just one year old on December 20th, he still hasn't figured out the birds and the bees. So after two days of no action, I removed him from the pen and sent in his dad, BG. Well within 10 minutes BG hung Rose, and then after he had I put him back in his pen and returned Cole to the breeding pen. Cole hung her once I think before she went out, around 2am I heard the whines and whimpers that indicate a hookup. So as long as everything goes well, Rose is pregnant with either BG or Cole's pups. Both Cole and his dad are very similar and two of the best dogs I've ever owned. BG has proven pups on the ground besides Cole, so I'm 100% positive he'd produce some great pups, as would Cole. Rose is one of the best female hounds I've owned, and I'm anxious to see what the pups turn out like. With BG at 17" and Rose barely 14-15", the pups should be a good size for deer beagles. I'll keep everyone updated as the pregnancy progresses, and pictures will be posted as soon as she drops. At 4 weeks of age when we give them their first vaccinations we'll start taking reservations for people who would like to buy a pup from the litter. Haven't yet decided on price, but will keep you updated.
Thanks for checking in and please come back soon!
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Monday, December 19, 2011
Curt Lytle - Our Idiot of the Year
Curt Lytle- former professional BASS fisherman has started a campaign against hunting with hounds in Virginia. You can read most of his lies and mis-information on his poorly designed website http://www.virginiacontroldeerhounds.com/ FYI he's included his personal email on the site,(curt.d.lytle@gmail.com) which I encourage you all to use to send him your opinions on his "solution" to hunting with hounds in VA.
I'm suprised PETA has not already attacked him for his threats to set leg-hold steel traps for hunting dogs, in an attempt to mame or injur them. This man is a spoiled rich boy who wants his cake and eat it too. I can't count the days I've been sitting on a peaceful river or lake enjoying some quality free time fishing, when 30-40 high speed bass boats came racing through at 90 mph, up and down, up and down, and running overtop recreational fishermen at fishing spots. Curt was one of them, and back then he could have cared less how his actions impacted the enjoyment of others on the water. Now that he has retired with his fat check, and bought himself a little hobby farm in the middle of hound-hunting country he wants everyone else to suffer so he can have ultimate enjoyment of his land.
Curt's "solution" is to limit hunting hounds to fenced-in enclosures, thereby completely outlawing outside running. Because his public support has been so futile, and his relization that throwing his big money at it doesn't work either, he's now looking for support from the Virginia Dept. of Game&Inland Fisheries. The same state organization that receives millions of dollars a year from hound hunters statewide.
This clown not only aims to stop deer hunting with hounds, but all outside hunting dogs including rabbit, fox, coon, bear, waterfowl, and upland birds. According to Mr. Curt Lytle dogs should know how to read POSTED signs, and therefore should stay off POSTED lands. I'd love to know his training methodology behind teaching them to read, I could make millions in the training business. ;)
If you research more into his previous statements and actions, you'll find this man is not someone who should be respected or involved in hunting law regulations.
Please contact the VAHDA, VADGIF, and Mr. Curt Lytle directly and let them know your opposition to his "solutions", and your support for responsible and ethical hunting with hounds in VA.
THANK YOU
I'm suprised PETA has not already attacked him for his threats to set leg-hold steel traps for hunting dogs, in an attempt to mame or injur them. This man is a spoiled rich boy who wants his cake and eat it too. I can't count the days I've been sitting on a peaceful river or lake enjoying some quality free time fishing, when 30-40 high speed bass boats came racing through at 90 mph, up and down, up and down, and running overtop recreational fishermen at fishing spots. Curt was one of them, and back then he could have cared less how his actions impacted the enjoyment of others on the water. Now that he has retired with his fat check, and bought himself a little hobby farm in the middle of hound-hunting country he wants everyone else to suffer so he can have ultimate enjoyment of his land.
Curt's "solution" is to limit hunting hounds to fenced-in enclosures, thereby completely outlawing outside running. Because his public support has been so futile, and his relization that throwing his big money at it doesn't work either, he's now looking for support from the Virginia Dept. of Game&Inland Fisheries. The same state organization that receives millions of dollars a year from hound hunters statewide.
This clown not only aims to stop deer hunting with hounds, but all outside hunting dogs including rabbit, fox, coon, bear, waterfowl, and upland birds. According to Mr. Curt Lytle dogs should know how to read POSTED signs, and therefore should stay off POSTED lands. I'd love to know his training methodology behind teaching them to read, I could make millions in the training business. ;)
If you research more into his previous statements and actions, you'll find this man is not someone who should be respected or involved in hunting law regulations.
Please contact the VAHDA, VADGIF, and Mr. Curt Lytle directly and let them know your opposition to his "solutions", and your support for responsible and ethical hunting with hounds in VA.
THANK YOU
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