Ruff Country Gun Dogs

09/12/2024

I've got some open dates for guided grouse and woodcock hunting in upstate New York. A few in the 2nd half of October and a few in November. We're finding good numbers of grouse and woodcock during pre-season scouting.

08/16/2024

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07/03/2024

Great training seminar in upstate NY coming up in 10 days

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05/23/2024

It was on the way to where I was going so I stopped by. Glad I did - Ginny place 3rd of 15 entries; she had a good run and 3 pretty finds on a warm day. Sandy Valley Bird Dog Club, Freeland PA, May 19, 2024. Thanks to Sandy Valley Birddog Club and all who helped, Judges Dean Avillion and Jason Williams, and owners & handlers.
Open Derby:
1st: MIA Star/ Robert Ecker
2nd: Ironstone Shenanigans/ Robert Ecker
3rd: Ginny/ Andy Weik

05/02/2024

Did a little bird work with Ginny this morning - she doesn't mind pointing a pigeon when no grouse are to be had.

04/19/2024

Ruff Country Simply Ginger "Ginny" had a great week at the National Red Setter Field Trial Club spring championships and trial at Pyramid State Park in Pinckneyville IL April 14-18. She placed 2nd in the Open Walking Derby on Sunday, and followed that up with 1st in the National Red Setter Futurity on Wednesday. Temperatures in the 80s all week were a real test of the dogs. Click the pics for names of dogs and handlers. Andy Weik

04/19/2024

Ginny enjoys a good swim in her down time!

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03/26/2024

Ginny sniffed a pigeon yesterday afternoon. The day before everything was under 3-4 inches of snow. Update: added pic from today (3/26), more pigeons, starting the steadying process, good day.

01/08/2024

Good article from Purina on finding the right hunting dog for you
https://www.purinaproclub.com/taxonomy/term/1451?fbclid=IwAR0T-NcCVBb1yOAd4vlCJ8PAMLtrf0fKccb_k8h7n6rgBwKAu5_Ah6VBJLE

Choosing a hunting dog can be a daunting task. Do you want or need a flushing breed or a pointing breed? A big bold brush buster or small pocket rocket? Male or female? A dog that runs big, or a close-in companion?