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Today was a grand day. I have a Border Terrier that I do all the things with - AKC Rally, Scent work, and Earthdog events. These little dogs trace their origins to the Border Between Scotland and England in the 18th century. They were bred as working dogs. Today my little dog Rio would have made her ancestors proud.
Today I got five ducks - four in the water and one fell on land. She retrieved all four of the ducks in the water for me. Today was special because she’s young yet - and today the “light bulb came on.” She figured out what I wanted. The last two retrieves were done boldly and with confidence. This is pretty cool for a 16 pound dog.
The gun I used is a recent acquisition. It’s a pretty little 20 gauge Pedersoli SxS with browned barrels and checkered wrist and fore end. I was using 2 1/2 drams of Goex 2F and 1 1/8 oz of Bismuth #4 shot. I used a thick leather wad over the powder and a thin card wad over the shot. The barrels are imp cyl and modified.
I just thought it was pretty cool to be out hunting with an 18th century dog using a 19th century gun. Getting it done just like they used to do it.
She will turn 3 years old in April so I look forward to many good days afield with her.
Today I got five ducks - four in the water and one fell on land. She retrieved all four of the ducks in the water for me. Today was special because she’s young yet - and today the “light bulb came on.” She figured out what I wanted. The last two retrieves were done boldly and with confidence. This is pretty cool for a 16 pound dog.
The gun I used is a recent acquisition. It’s a pretty little 20 gauge Pedersoli SxS with browned barrels and checkered wrist and fore end. I was using 2 1/2 drams of Goex 2F and 1 1/8 oz of Bismuth #4 shot. I used a thick leather wad over the powder and a thin card wad over the shot. The barrels are imp cyl and modified.
I just thought it was pretty cool to be out hunting with an 18th century dog using a 19th century gun. Getting it done just like they used to do it.
She will turn 3 years old in April so I look forward to many good days afield with her.
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