It ARRIVED !!! Evolution of a classic!!!

I LOVE the upswept tip on that. What great style!
 
Congrats all around on a fine piece of work.
Kismet, I'm glad you got something for that shoulder...
Take care with it.
 
Great looking knife, congrats.

Sweet pix. That a Wirehair poking its nose in there?
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Thanks for sharing.
 
Great looking knife. One of my favorite blades is an earlier Blackjack Trailguide. The blade of yours reminded me of it. I like the handle on yours. Seems to be a do all knife to me. What a beauty.
 
Helle said:
Great looking knife, congrats.
Sweet pix. That a Wirehair poking its nose in there?
Thanks for sharing.
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THAT is Young Bert, the not-right dog, a German wirehaired pointer, 10.5 years old, who tore his left rear cruciate ligament in February of this year and should be retired completely. But, he lives to hunt...no, really...lives to hunt. He's wearing an electronic collar to keep him at heel because he will hunt game birds, rabbits, raccoons (sigh), ground hogs, feral cats...to the point that he will be in agony for days afterwards. Surgery is prohibitively expensive and not guaranteed, and the anesthesia is considered hazardous for a dog his age. He and I will share pain pills after each hunt this year, it seems.
YB was to have been put down at 2.5 years because of the chronic barking he did as he was tied to a tree in a suburban backyard. He was a run-away (when the housewife was home with the kids--odd, eh?), once ending up going in through the electronic doors at a Walgreens in the Chicago suburb.

The breeder took him back, coerced me into taking him, and the rest has been the dream world of a dog of his drive, breeding, and goofy disposition. OUTSTANDING retriever...stuff of legends, superb pheasant dog, and pretty good creek and pothole waterfowl dog. It kills me that I can't let him hunt as he would like to. The crik-walk yesterday was an experiment to see if I could control his enthusiasm. So far, so good. He's limping, but not whimpering in pain.

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hey..you asked. :D
 
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the more I see this one, the more I want one. :o Great lookin blade!!:thumbup:

Nice side by side too. Stoeger? :)
 
j williams said:
the more I see this one, the more I want one. :o Great lookin blade!!:thumbup:

Nice side by side too. Stoeger? :)
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AYA Matador II, 20 ga, imp cyl and mod, 26 in, selective trigger, vent rib. Been mine since 1970. GB tie on forestock is to make sure it doesn't drop off in field. It has happened twice in 39 years...but simple insurance to make sure I don't lose it. Perfect for me.
 
Great pics of the knife and the dogs! I really like that knife, very good lines and great shape.
 
Love seeing pics of Bert as always Kismet.
 
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Yes I did, I love the breed, our dogs are the same age.:) They definitely keep things interesting in the field.:thumbup::thumbup:

Thanks for sharing the background story and pix.:cool::thumbup:
 
I love those pics of Bert, they should be in some game/hunting calendar !
 
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Turns out the hydrocodone w/ tylenol I got for the shoulder and ribs can be used for canines as well. YB and I will share a pain pill soon.

I'll add pictures later.
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Kismet, you may want to double check on giving the pooch the meds...here is some info:

"Tylenol: As little as two regular strength Tylenol tablets can kill a small dog. Dogs lack the proper liver enzymes to break down acetaminophen. Signs of toxicity include drooling, lethargy, and abdominal pain. If you suspect your dog has ingested Tylenol, call your veterinarian immediately."

I hope you see this before you give him the meds.
 
chewbacca said:
Kismet, you may want to double check on giving the pooch the meds...here is some info:

"Tylenol: As little as two regular strength Tylenol tablets can kill a small dog. Dogs lack the proper liver enzymes to break down acetaminophen. Signs of toxicity include drooling, lethargy, and abdominal pain. If you suspect your dog has ingested Tylenol, call your veterinarian immediately."

I hope you see this before you give him the meds.
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Chewbaca?

Thank you...I knew that under-dosing, or using aspirin was much to be preferred. I haven't "shared" my meds with YB as yet. Now, thanks to your help, I probably won't. Greatly appreciate your knowledge.

Here's a bit I found on the topic:

Both dogs and cats are at risk for acetaminophen toxicity, however cats are generally more vulnerable to this ailment due to their small size. A dog that weighs 50 pounds or more would have to consume more than seven 500mg tablets to experience fatal consequences, whereas an average-size cat need only consume 250mg of acetaminophen. Small dog breeds, such as Yorkshire terriers and Chihuahuas, are at an elevated risk because of their petite size and low body weight. Although smaller animals are at higher risk, it is wise to keep all animals, regardless of size, away from pills and medications that were not prescribed for them.

Young Bert is 70 lbs, and I was considering half of one 5mg/325 acetaminophen, so consequences would not have been dire. Now I will just avoid it..

Thanks again.
 
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