Everyone, meet Tate

Clayfish · July 11, 2006, 10:23 PM

Hey guys, just got my new hunting buddy yesterday. He's a Chestnut belton Llewellin Setter. Ain't he cute. The breeder (who I hunt with) says he be hunting by december. Well, he'll be in the field learning to hunt. I know many of you have probably seen Hunting with Hank on OLN. Well, Hank is Tate's grandfather! I can't wait to get him all grown up and after birds.

hoghunting · July 12, 2006, 07:24 AM

Sounds as if you got a dog with a good bloodline. Congrats and hope the training turns out as you expect.

FrontSight · July 12, 2006, 11:45 AM

Makes me wanna say "awwshwawwayaaaawaaaaaaa...gooooood boyyyyy"

Desertfox · July 12, 2006, 02:25 PM

Nice lookin speckled pup! Purdy! I hope you give him plenty of time in the field. From the sounds of his bloodline, he will reward you for it.

**Rich Lucibella** · July 12, 2006, 02:45 PM

Damn fine looking pup, Clay.
Very best of luck.
Rich

FirstFreedom · July 12, 2006, 03:11 PM

Lucks like a hunter-to-be to me, too. Congrats!

Charles S · July 12, 2006, 03:30 PM

Nice looking dog. I hope you enjoy training him, and he makes a great hunting companion.

Charles

Scorch · July 12, 2006, 04:22 PM

I had a Llewellyn setter (lemon and white) for 15 years. She was the best dog, best friend, and best companion I could ever had hoped for. Had a good nose and unlimited go. Ya dun good!!

Not to argue with your friend, but if you get any hunts with the pup this year, make them short and fun. A pup will go until it drops if you let it, and they can get burned out if they get cold or tired. Just go until you get a bird or two in hand, then take a break. Save the excitement for a bit later. But you got a real bird dog!

jhgreasemonkey · July 15, 2006, 03:51 PM

What a beautifull puppy.

July 12, 2006, 02:25 PM	#4
Desertfox Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2006 Location: Arkansas-Oklahoma Line Posts: 336	Nice lookin speckled pup! Purdy! I hope you give him plenty of time in the field. From the sounds of his bloodline, he will reward you for it. __________________ Teach a kid to respect wildlife, then teach a kid to hunt and fish.

July 12, 2006, 02:45 PM	#5
Rich Lucibella Staff Join Date: October 6, 1998 Location: South Florida Posts: 10,130	Damn fine looking pup, Clay. Very best of luck. Rich __________________ S.W.A.T. Magazine Weapons, Training and Tactics for the Real World Join us at TFL or at AR15.com or on Facebook

July 12, 2006, 03:30 PM	#7
Charles S Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2002 Location: North East Texas Posts: 914	Nice looking dog. I hope you enjoy training him, and he makes a great hunting companion. Charles __________________ "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -- George Orwell

July 12, 2006, 04:22 PM	#8
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 11,039	I had a Llewellyn setter (lemon and white) for 15 years. She was the best dog, best friend, and best companion I could ever had hoped for. Had a good nose and unlimited go. Ya dun good!! Not to argue with your friend, but if you get any hunts with the pup this year, make them short and fun. A pup will go until it drops if you let it, and they can get burned out if they get cold or tired. Just go until you get a bird or two in hand, then take a break. Save the excitement for a bit later. But you got a real bird dog! __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Taylor Machine

July 15, 2006, 03:51 PM	#9
jhgreasemonkey Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2006 Location: 46.199ºN 122.188ºW by way of Tacoma Wa Posts: 2,235	What a beautifull puppy. __________________ S&W 5906 9mm, FN commercial Mauser .270 win, Winchester 94 .30-30, Ruger Redhawk .44 mag, Ruger 10/22 .22lr, Ruger P-95 9mm, Savage 110 .30-06, Marlin 983 .22wmr I support our constitutional right to arm bears.

July 12, 2006, 07:24 AM	#2
hoghunting Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 2006 Posts: 1,236	Sounds as if you got a dog with a good bloodline. Congrats and hope the training turns out as you expect.

July 12, 2006, 11:45 AM	#3
FrontSight Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2005 Posts: 1,711	Makes me wanna say "awwshwawwayaaaawaaaaaaa...gooooood boyyyyy"

July 12, 2006, 03:11 PM	#6
FirstFreedom Junior member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: The Toll Road State, U.S.A. Posts: 12,452	Lucks like a hunter-to-be to me, too. Congrats!