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3 Popular Sporting Breeds

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 Popular Sporting Breeds

The sporting group is among the most versatile of dog breeds, spanning all forms of spaniel, retriever, pointer, and setter, as well as the vizsla, griffon, Lagotto Romagnolo, and Spinone Italiano.  These dogs are both athletic and friendly, and NuVet Productsare able to adapt quickly to any hunting or field activity.  Three of the most popular breeds from this well-loved group are described below.

Labrador Retriever

The Labrador Retriever is not only the most popular sporting breed, but is the most popular breed of dog worldwide.  In the field, this dog is an intelligent, eager to please, and reliable gun dog.  The water-loving nature of Labrador Retrievers (as well as their water-repelling coat) makes them great companions for waterfowl hunting.  Outside of the field they make wonderful family pets as they are especially tolerant of animals and children and are commonly described as having a friendly and outgoing personality.  Labrador Retrievers are large dogs, with the ideal size being 65 – 80 lbs for males, and 55 – 70 lbs for females.   Owners should beware that these highly food motivated dogs are prone to obesity, so a strict diet and exercise routine should be closely followed.  Many Labrador Retrievers live to be 10 – 12 years old.

Brittany


Another popular sporting dog, one that is smaller in size than the large Labrador Retriever, is the Brittany.  Known for its up-beat and loving personality, as well as its characteristic floppy ears, the Brittany excels as a waterfowl and small game retrieving gun dog.  The Brittany is also a great family companion when well socialized, as it has a gentle spirit and is eager to please.  However, families that are considering purchasing a Brittany should know that these dogs require regular exercise, as they are quite energetic.  This breed suffers from few health problems, is relatively low maintenance, and has a lifespan of 14 – 15 years.  With an ideal weight ranging 30 – 45 lbs, the Brittany is the perfect mid-sized companion dog.

German Shorthaired Pointer


The German Shorthaired Pointer is a quick and athletic dog known for its versatility in the field.  It is bred to be bold and independent, yet is also extremely affectionate with its owners.  In the field, German Shorthaired Pointers excel at every gun dog task, including trailing, pointing, retrieving, and flushing.  They generally love water, and can also be used for hunting waterfowl.  Unlike some dogs in the sporting group, German Shorthaired Pointers can even be used for hunting larger and more dangerous game, such as bears.  As family companions German Shorthaired Pointers are exceptionally compassionate dogs that get along well with other pets and children if properly trained.  They have extensive exercise requirements, however, and need regular and vigorous exercise in order to avoid being too hyperactive in the house.  German Shorthaired Pointers vary in size from 45 – 70 lbs.  This breed is also relatively healthy, suffering from few common health complaints.  Typical lifespan for the German Shorthaired Pointer is 12 – 14 years of age.

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Tips for Choosing the Best Kennel for your Hunting Dog

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Crating your Dog for Safety and Travel

Hunting and sporting dogs need a safe home away from home when traveling or confined in the field.  However, choosing the proper kennel can be a difficult task when many low-quality options exist on the market, not suitable for the unique needs of a hunting companion.  Listed below are considerations that must be made when choosing the best crate for your hunting dog, and why the Ruff Tough Kennel is one of the best options.

Size
Dogs are den animals, which mean that they feel safest in small areas.  Choose a crate that is just large enough for your Ruff Tough Kennelsdog to stand up and turn around in.  If your dog is between sizes and the crate is only used for traveling or field work, choose the smaller option.  Ultimately, if you were ever to be in a car accident while transporting your pet, the less open space for him or her to be tossed around inside the kennel the better.  Ruff Tuff Kennels are available in small, medium,  intermediate, large, and extra large sizes, practically guaranteeing the perfect size will be available for your dog.

Quality
High quality materials are important when purchasing a dog crate.  Look for a kennel that is designed and molded from a single piece of material, like the Ruff Tough Kennel which is comprised of a single piece of PE plastic..  Avoid crates that consist of multiple pieces put together, as this type of crate will be more likely to come apart in the event of an accident.

Protection
Unfortunately, accidents sometimes happen, whether in the field or in the car.  A good crate for your hunting dog will protect your pet from even the most horrifying incidents, such as stray gunshots or a vehicular roll over.  Hunters should look for materials that have been rated for utmost protection for your dog.  In a “torture test” performed by the Ruff Tough Kennel manufacturers, the kennel was dropped four times from a height of 12 feet with no structural damage.  In addition, the crate was shot at from a distance of 15 paces and few pellets actually penetrated the crate.  Most were simply lodged within the crate walls, making this kennel an excellent option for keeping your pet protected.

Safety
When a crate is primarily used for travel or for containing your pet in the field, additional safety features are important.  Durable Kennel CrateLook for a crate that can be easily tied down onto the bed of a truck or attached to a second (or third) crate in order to eliminate the possibility of the kennel sliding around during transport.  With the addition of the crate coupler kit, two Ruff Tough Kennels can be strapped together in any configuration.

Easy to Clean
Finally, sporting/hunting dog crates are bound to get wet, muddy, and dirty.  Look for a design that is easy to clean and water resistant.  Thanks to the one piece design of the Ruff Tough Kennel combined with the durable plastic material, crate cleaning is made easy!

Read More – Crate Training Your Gun Dog.

 Joe Scarpy – Owner / Trainer

 

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Health and Safety for your Sporting and Hunting Dog

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Keep Your Hunting Dog Safe in The Field

Would you know what to do in case disaster struck while out in the field with your hunting or sporting dog?  Despite the Dog First Aidresiliency of most hunting/sporting breeds, these pets often encounter a unique set of threats when out on a hunt or in the field with their owners.  Listed below are canine first aid tips, including how to put together a pet first aid kit.

Assembling a K9 First Aid Kit

What items belong in a dog first aid kit?  A good rule of thumb is that canine first aid is similar to human first aid, and many injuries or illnesses can be treated similarly.  The bare necessities of any good kit includes:

-a first aid guide
-hydrogen peroxide
-saline solution
-Styptic pencil
-thermometer/lubricant
-tourniquet
-gloves
-blanket
-tweezers
-scissors
-triple antibiotic ointment
-gauze
-cotton swabs
-veterinary self-cling wrap
-plastic syringe
-material for splint

Additional items specifically geared towards field dogs include:

-pad healing product to protect paw abrasions
-skin staples
-insecticidal ear wash
-Benadryl
-needle nose pliers
-super glue
-trauma shears
-knife
-canine aspirin
-salt
-sugar
-bottled water

There are also several excellent pre-assembled Dog Specific First-Aid Kits on the market.

First Aid in the Field

K-9 First Aid KitA field emergency requires immediate attention and quick-thinking.  Take the necessary time to stabilize your dog, but then seek professional help as quickly as possible.  Listed below are common emergencies and how to treat them.

Dehydration

Especially on warm days, dehydration can hit field dogs who are too excited (or too focused on their job) to stop and drink water.  Signs of dehydration include loss of elasticity in the skin, dry/sticky gums, and thick saliva.  In severe cases, the dog may collapse.  If you fear your dog may be dehydrated, prepare an electrolyte solution containing 1 liter of water, ½ teaspoon of salt, and 3 tablespoons of sugar.  Every 15 minutes, give your dog a ¼ of the solution, continually monitoring symptoms. 

Wounds

A common injury among field dogs is flesh founds, which can arise from any number of sources.  The best way to clean a wound is to rinse the area with saline solution (avoid harsh disinfectants, such as hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol, as these may damage the exposed flesh).  If no saline solution is available, you can make your own using 1 tablespoon of salt for every gallon of water.  Next, apply antibiotic ointment to the wound and cover with gauze and medical tape.  If stitches are necessary, do not apply antibiotic ointment to the area but simply clean the wound, cover the injury, and get your dog to the nearest veterinarian immediately.

Broken Bone or Sprain


It can be impossible to tell the difference between a sprain, strain, or broken bone without an x-ray, so each injury should be treated similarly until a proper diagnosis can be made.  If your dog is limping, unwilling (or unable) to put weight on the affected leg, or has a visibly broken bone, the best course of action is to carefully immobilize the area by making a splint.  Common emergency splint material includes cardboard or a rolled up newspaper.  Next, tape the splint and then carry your dog (if possible) to the nearest veterinarian.  If your dog is in pain, administer the recommended dosage of aspirin.  Owners of hunting/sporting dogs may also want to ask their veterinarian for a prescription for Tramadol, which will not only relieve pain, but also induce drowsiness in the dog.

 

For Information on Pet CPR, visit our previous post.

 

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Wysiwash and your Kennel or Boarding Facility

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Wysiwash is a necessity for any animal related facility

whether you own a commercial dog boarding kennel, a doggy daycare or you are the average pet owner with dog kennel runs. Wysiwash is the complete animal facility sanitizing system; it combines an inexpensive and safe disinfectant/deodorant and the benefits of high pressure cleaning. The patented Wysiwash hose-end applicator delivers a metered stream of a chlorine-based disinfectant, calcium hypochlorite, which uses the same sanitizing principles as bleach but without the harmful side effects or the difficultyin use. We all know that, when used properly, bleach and other disinfecting products are very effective at killing germs, virusesand bacteria. But what happens when you or your employees do not follow the correct procedures?

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Did you know that bleach must remain in contact with the surface being cleaned for at least 5 minutes to effectively disinfect?

Did you know that once bleach and other cleaners are mixed with water they immediately begin to breakdown and lose their potency?

Did you know that when using bleach, the disinfected area must be thoroughly rinsed and dried before animals can return? Contact with disinfectant residue can give animals mouth ulcers, dermatitis, and blisters; cages still wet with bleach solution can burn little paws.

Wysiwash completely eliminates all of these worries!

A bucket is no longer a required cleaning tool; the Wysiwash applicator automatically mixes the correct ratio of disinfecting agent to water and sprays it directly on the surface. Because there is no batching mixing, the disinfecting solution is always at its most effective.

Wysiwash is safe around animals and people. It does not require rinsing after application, is biodegradable and environmentally friendly. EPA registered and USDA approved.

The Wysiwash sanitizer solution effectively kills germs and bacteria within seconds!

The Wysiwash system is truly the best kennel cleaning and sanitizing product on the market. It saves time, money and provides a clean and safe environment by killing animal pathogens, viruses, bacteria and fungi. In addition, Wysiwash is perfect for disinfecting dog and cat cages, play yards, portable kennels, animal dishes, kennel pads and storage bins! Wysiwash is utilized everyday by veterinarians, vet clinics, veterinary hospitals, animal shelters, dog boarding kennels, pet care centers, doggy day cares and animal breeders with extraordinary success. If you are an animal or pet care facility, let Wysiwash help to reduce your raw material costs, employee labor expenses, facilitate water savings and help to ensure the health and safety of all your animals!

 

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Testimonials on Wysiwash Product:

Gary Singley, Director, Cleveland – Bolivar County Animal Shelter

“We are located in the heart of a rural delta community in Cleveland, Mississippi and have a large population of stray dogs. As you can imagine, disease control is our main concern.

We purchased our first system in September and began using it only on our intake portion of the facility. We felt that we could then compare performance with other areas where bleach and other cleaners were being used. I guess in scientific terms, we created “test” and “controlled” sections within the facility. The results have been amazing for us. The “controlled” areas still continued to have small virus and smell issues; the “test” area results were quite different. We have seen only one virus incident and the area never smells like it has dogs in it.

Because of our experience, we are ordering another system to take care of the all other areas in the shelter.“

 

Alison Smith, Manager – Walker County Animal Shelter, Chickamauga, GA

Walker County Animal Shelter opened the end of July in 2006. During the first three years, this shelter, despite best efforts and reputable product, struggled with upper respiratory in cats and especially dogs!!! Two different Veterinary Clinic use WysiWash in their Boarding Kennels and had little occurrence of Bordetella. After visiting those clinics, WysiWash became the product of choice for WCAS. Due to the use of WysiWash, Walker County Animal Shelter maintains healthy animals for a longer period of time. There are rarely any animal sufferings with upper respiratory despite the overwhelming number of animals residing in the shelter! The simple choice to use WysiWash has boosted the morale of the staff, confirms to the public that the shelter does care about the well-being of the animals surrendered to the shelter and cuts the medical cost of treatment of sickly animals. For this small, rural, budget challenged deep south county animal control facility, WysiWash is most cost effective and very user friendly. Thank you WysiWash!

 

Larry Page, Certified Pool & Spa Operator, Daytona Beach Shores, FL

I manage three condominiums with four pools, so health and safety is our biggest concern. We have over 200 owners and over 1000 guest and renters per year. Since we purchased 6 Wysiwash systems our pool areas have turned around 100%. We have found several uses for the Wysiwash: dumpsters, pool chairs, glass windows, concrete areas, walls, bathrooms, etc. We have posted the information about the Wysiwash on all our properties. We have had several comments on how clean the pool areas are and everyone loves that the properties are sanitized. Our maintenance men love how simple it is to use and how it makes their job easier. I recommend that everyone purchase a Wysiwash system for their business or home.

 

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Wysiwash – Patented chlorine delivery system for you kennel

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What is Wysiwash

Wysiwash is the ultimate cleaning solution. The Wysiwash Sanitizer is a handheld, low pH chlorine generator that operates on any standard garden hose. This patented chlorine delivery system used with solid calcium hypochlorite caplets (EPA registered), literally turns water into magic. Just attach the Wysiwash to any garden hose end, point, and spray the area targeted for cleaning. Your job is completed and concerns are washed away without any additional cleanup or rinsing! 

Wysiwash accurately delivers USDA-approved levels

Wysiwash Kennel System

The scientifically designed Wysiwash accurately delivers USDA-approved levels of active chlorine at the end of any water hose in a safe and easy to use manner. Wysiwash does not require the batch mixing of dangerous chemicals, is non-corrosive to equipment, is not hazardous to skin, and is extremely cost effective. The Wysiwash system is quite portable and easily stored, and there is no need to worry about harmful residual substances left on the sanitized area. Based in solid dispensing  technology, Wysiwash reduces shipping costs, reduces spillage risks, reduces environmental pollutants, reduces storage space requirements, and reduces the number of hazardous materials stored around the workplace and home. 

Most effective and affordable sanitizer available anywhere

Hypochlorous acid, which is contained in chlorine, is the most effective and affordable sanitizer available anywhere, and is the key sanitizing agent used in Wysiwash. Hypochlorous acid is highly effective against most dangerous pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, none of which become resistant to the incredibly effective hypochlorous acid. Household bleach solutions (sodium hypochlorite), however, the product traditionally used to sanitize businesses and homes contains little to NO hypochlorous acid, making it 80 to 120 times less effective than Wysiwash! Until the invention of Wysiwash, users of chlorine products faced two challenges: (1) gaining an understanding of its chemistry; and (2) finding a practical and safe delivery system. Wysiwash answers these challenges for its user by both simplifying the chemistry and providing a practical and safe delivery system.

Wysiwash System features:

  • Kills bacteria and viruses
  • Destroys Organic Contaminants
  • Controls mold and algae
  • Decreases the need for scrubbing
  • EPA registeredUSDA-approved levels of chlorine
  • One-step washSanitizes equipment and facilities
  • No batch mixing
  • No rinsing necessary
  • Environmentally friendlySaves time and money

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 Wysiwash Testimonials

Best Friends Pet Centers have used Wysiwash for years on hard surfaces and artificial turf. It performs exceedingly well on both. Wysiwash leaves a fresh, clean smell, eliminates odors, and has no damaging effect on the artificial turf.”

-Facilities Management

 

We are located in the heart of a rural delta community in Cleveland, Mississippi and have a large population of stray dogs. As you can imagine, disease control is our main concern.

We purchased our first system in September and began using it only on our intake portion of the facility. We felt that we could then compare performance with other areas where bleach and other cleaners were being used. I guess in scientific terms, we created “test” and “controlled” sections within the facility. The results have been amazing for us. The “controlled” areas still continued to have small virus and smell issues; the “test” area results were quite different. We have seen only one virus incident and the area never smells like it has dogs in it.

Because of our experience, we are ordering another system to take care of the all other areas in the shelter.

-Gary Singley, Director, Cleveland – Bolivar County Animal Shelter

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