20 Miles in a Slice of Heaven
Two weeks ago I posted the following to the Yahoo group Vizsla Walk:As I prepare for my attempt to do the Tahoe Rim Trail this summer, I want tostart doing regular 20-mile hikes in the local Bay Area...
View ArticleHonorable Scars
I am reading my copy of "Pointing Dog Journal"(a great magazine for those who love their Hungarian Pointer as a hunter)Pointing Dog Journal Subscription Link On page 14 there is Rick Smith's Trainin'...
View ArticleRudy's Tribute to Coppertopper
To all great MatesNone of mine were dogsSir Coppertopper what a go you gave 18 years of service and love you took my worst and loved me protected my child and served and hunted over 250 folks.Many...
View ArticleFive Pictures from Las Trampas Hike
Thanks Georg for the good shots of happy dogs and happy people enjoying nature. No better way to spend a Sunday morning.
View ArticleVizsla National Gun Dog Championship Entry
link to the:National Gun Dog Championship Calhan, Colorado April 5 to 10, 2013 Hosted by Rocky Mountain Vizsla Club, Inc. Grounds: Rocky Mountain Roosters, Inc.NATIONAL GUN DOG CHAMPIONSHIP: Open to...
View ArticleA Father, a Daughter and a Dog
- A true story by Catherine Moore"Watch out! You nearly broad sided that car!" My father yelled at me. "Can't you do anything right?"Those words hurt worse than blows. I turned my head toward the...
View ArticleGrandfather's Shotgun
Funny thing when you come upon sixty years old. You meet your mortality. Ten years? Twenty? No more that thirty and my life will be a memory of just a few people. Thing is: I am fine with that.I...
View ArticleHidden Treasure: Trinity Alps
A different kind of road trip we took last weekend. With just Chloe, traveling is much easier. Instead of the Jeep that gets 15 mpg or the RV that gets 9 mpg, we could take our little VW Golf two...
View ArticlePerfect 10! 60/60
OK, so Bailey and I have been playing the hunt test game for a couple years now. I started out going for a Master Hunter title after our field trial adventures. Realized after seven attempts that...
View ArticleChloe and Lily's Door
Just a dog door. But thousands of folks who have walked by our house has been greeted by two red bird dogs bounding through this opening to say: "Hi, we are Bailey and Chloe, and we live here!" I...
View ArticleEaster Viz Whizz - SF Bay Area
Easter morning. I couldn't think of anywhere else I wanted to be. Point Pinole was moist after an evening rain yesterday. Good group of dogs enjoyed the walk. We started with a dozen dogs and...
View ArticleHappiness outside
“The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as...
View ArticleRedwood Regional Park: Skyline Gate
Parking area for this popular Oakland regional parkBay Area Hiker review of Redwood ParkPenny on left: Chloe on rightFrench Trail: Deep redwood forestTess and Penny caught in the flash of the cameraA...
View ArticleRedwood Regional Park: Pinehurst gate
The much less used entrance to Redwood ParkRedwood Regional Park WebsiteChloe had the trail to her self back in the south east section of the parkOverlooking Upper San Leandro ReservoirWilderness...
View ArticleNational Gun Dog Championship Run
Thank you Ken for running Bailey at the Vizsla National Gun Dog Championships in Colorado. I too love that dog and will be glad to have him back with me. He gave you his all and that is what I truly...
View ArticleWirehair Vizslas
Heather in front, Fen and Spider behind herA picture of three Wirehair Hungarian Pointers posted by a friend on Vizsla Forum today. Outstanding looking dogs.From harrigab, who lives in the Lake...
View ArticleFirst Rattlesnake of the Season
Today was unseasonably warm here in Walnut Creek. As I walked Chloe in the foothills of Mount Diablo around 6 p.m. this evening, the temperatures were in the mid 80's. Two days ago it had been in...
View ArticleCesar Millan trains Cartman
http://www.cesarsway.com/newsandevents/cesarsblog/Cesar-Millan-vs-Cartman knew I made it big when South Park aired their “Tsst” episode in May, 2006, and Cartman’s mom brought in an expert to help her...
View ArticleOutFox Headgear 2013 Foxtail Season
I waited until this weekend to bring out the OutFox headgear for Bailey and Chloe. I brought them out for the first part of our walk in the Redwoods Regional Park in the Oakland Hills. On both sides...
View ArticleBailey's pups 1 week old today
The Bailey / Sophie pups are one week old todayFive girls and one boy.Sophie is doing wonderfully as are the pups.Pictures were taken at 2 days old"These guys had their tails and dews done and are...
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