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by Big River Beagles S
Thu Feb 01, 2007 4:15 pm
Forum: The Kennel
Topic: Doghouse Insulating
Replies: 24
Views: 9060

I live in SE Iowa, It has been below zero many nights,I have always used the plastic boxes lined with cedar and straw. 2 dogs per house and my dogs stay toast warm. Have a friend lives in the UP and he usses the same and says he has never lost one yet.
by Big River Beagles S
Wed Jan 17, 2007 12:23 pm
Forum: Just Talkin' Dawgs
Topic: How much time do you put into your pups?
Replies: 29
Views: 3772

mybeagles, I ussually don't even start pups till they are 8 to 10 months old then 99% they are ready and start very easily. It also gives me ample time to run my 2 young started hounds from the yr before I ussually have one or 2 litters every other yr because I love watching a pup grow and develop i...
by Big River Beagles S
Tue Dec 19, 2006 4:17 pm
Forum: Just Talkin' Dawgs
Topic: How's the hunting in Iowa?
Replies: 5
Views: 708

NO SNOW ANYWHERE IN THE STATE. BEEN MID 50s TO 60 HERE IN SE IOWA.
by Big River Beagles S
Mon Oct 09, 2006 5:34 pm
Forum: Results & General Field Trialing Discussion
Topic: You make the call
Replies: 16
Views: 2185

strike jump 40+
by Big River Beagles S
Sun Oct 08, 2006 7:48 pm
Forum: Searching for Information
Topic: Spicer's Hunter
Replies: 4
Views: 972

I SAW HER RUN ONCE VERY GOOD HOUND THOSE SPICER BOYS KNOW GOOD HOUNDS. I HAVE A FEMALE OUT OF HER AND BLUEBACK THEY SAY SHE RUNS ALOT LIKE HER MOMMA, SHE IS A BENCH AND A RABBIT CHAMP. IN LITTLEPACK. SHE RUNS THE FRONT AND KNOWS HOW TO DO IT. VERY GOOD CHECK DOG THAT USES HER MOUTH HONESTLY. SHE IS ...
by Big River Beagles S
Fri Oct 06, 2006 6:19 pm
Forum: Just Talkin' Dawgs
Topic: western Pa hunting
Replies: 1
Views: 515

western Pa hunting

Just wondering if there are any beaglers on here from around HERMITAGE PA. I am going to be there over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and was thinking ontaking some dogs along to hunt but didn't know if there was any public hunting grounds around there or if anyone would want to run. I was also wo...
by Big River Beagles S
Wed Oct 04, 2006 1:14 pm
Forum: Just Talkin' Dawgs
Topic: Iowa Beaglers
Replies: 10
Views: 1131

Here in south east iowa lots of bunnies, Just waitin for a couple good frosts and the crops to come out before carring the gun. Runnings been nonstop the last 4 or 5 times out even with the pups. Need some moisture again been dry and windy the last week or two haven't been running much do to that fa...
by Big River Beagles S
Wed Sep 20, 2006 9:26 pm
Forum: Just Talkin' Dawgs
Topic: I was lucky tonight
Replies: 9
Views: 1401

i was lucky also had my best female get her hind leg stuck in the top rung of a fence she was in bad shape when i found her. Just lucky I had a pair of pliers to cut her loose she was pretty freaked out I had to throw my shirt over her head to keep her from really tearing me up she was biting at any...
by Big River Beagles S
Wed Sep 06, 2006 5:04 pm
Forum: Results & General Field Trialing Discussion
Topic: ARHA Progressive Pack?
Replies: 5
Views: 1786

this is not the video i looked at the dogs in that video are a little slow for my test but are good dogs. But not knowing what the scent coditions where like can't really judge them
by Big River Beagles S
Mon Sep 04, 2006 12:05 am
Forum: Searching for Information
Topic: need advice
Replies: 1
Views: 715

seen alot of dogs that won,t run after dark, esspecially if they don't it very often I have a female that had a runn in with a yote after dark i think that was a year ago and she still won't run after dark but her litter mates will every dog has a different personality doubt if it is genetic
by Big River Beagles S
Wed Aug 30, 2006 5:22 pm
Forum: Just Talkin' Dawgs
Topic: how close would you consider inbreeding to be?
Replies: 8
Views: 1394

It is inbreeding but if you like the dogs, and want to lock in there traits good and bad mind you go for. It is as close to being a brother sister cross you can get without actually breeding brother sister.They are both out of the same gene pool almost the same exact genetics.
by Big River Beagles S
Sun Aug 27, 2006 10:00 am
Forum: Searching for Information
Topic: Line-Bred Gay Hounds
Replies: 4
Views: 1354

You are right gus alot of the old Boldstroke line goes back to alot of gay dogs
by Big River Beagles S
Sun Aug 27, 2006 9:57 am
Forum: Just Talkin' Dawgs
Topic: What seperates a houndsman?
Replies: 15
Views: 2594

AMEN ALABAMA JOHN!!!!
by Big River Beagles S
Wed Aug 23, 2006 6:02 pm
Forum: Searching for Information
Topic: Patch Hound ??
Replies: 6
Views: 828

Patch Hound ??

I have been researching the patch line for awhile, and I think I maybe ready to buy a pair, I would like to have a male and a female,preferably out of 2 seperate litters but the must be tight line bred. Then there are a couple ? I have for you all I have heard they are slow startin . what do you all...
by Big River Beagles S
Wed Aug 23, 2006 5:57 pm
Forum: Just Talkin' Dawgs
Topic: Patch Pup( Pictures Added)
Replies: 28
Views: 2819

I have been researching the patch line for awhile, and I think I maybe ready to buy a pair, I would like to have a male and a female,preferably out of 2 seperate litters but the must be tight line bred. Then there are a couple ? I have for you all I have heard they are slow startin . what do you all...