wncdeerhunter
Old Mossy Horns
Any one have any direct experience with this kennel in Greenville, NC? Thanks
Feather Point Retrievers?
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TH7
Eight Pointer
I got a dog a little over a year ago. Saw them run some dogs at training days and hunt test before hand. Blake is good to deal with. Did not use them for training but they have some nice grounds.
Fatkid
Eight Pointer
Feather Point pup. Love my dog. And I will second that Blake is really good to deal with. I also did not send my pup back for him to train but I’d recommend him 100%. He is dedicated to his dogs and always improving his place.
JONOV
Old Mossy Horns
I met him once and was really impressed with his dogs. He was working a tower shoot.
shurshot
Ten Pointer
Meet him several times years ago when running my pup in hunt tests. Really nice guy and always willing to offer pointers, etc. Still hear nothing but good things about his dogs and training.
Sportsman
Old Mossy Horns
I've known Blake for years. He's a great guy. I've never done "dog business" with him, but I wouldn't hesitate to do so.
kingsize
Four Pointer
I’ve talked with Blake a few times at hunt tests. Really nice guy with great dogs.
wncdeerhunter
Old Mossy Horns
We met her today. Staying the night here then grabbing her up in the morning and heading west to the mountains to bring her home.
“Katy”
“Katy”
Fatkid
Eight Pointer
Blake has some good looking pups!
Rescue44
Old Mossy Horns
Ahhh..hunting puppy!!! Pretty one, too. Looks like she has mama #2.
likemy16
Button Buck
And the fun begins.
wncdeerhunter
Old Mossy Horns
Katy is doing great. We are heading East tomorrow to drop her off at Feather Point for several months of training. It’s gonna be tough without her around. She’s off to a good start - is doing well with sit, quiet, kennel, fetch. She’s a retrieving tool and brings to hand most every time. She did some actual swimming today for the first time - did great and doing short water retrieves. I think she’s really going to be a solid duck dog.
wncdeerhunter
Old Mossy Horns
Got an updated photo from Feather Point today - our puppy is 
really looking like a dog these days. Headed down to see her and check on progress on the 13th - looking forward to it. Gonna be a long 5 months…
really looking like a dog these days. Headed down to see her and check on progress on the 13th - looking forward to it. Gonna be a long 5 months…
sheltod2
Four Pointer
Do you ever hunt the Brittany? I live in Black Mountain and have a Brittany pup
wncdeerhunter
Old Mossy Horns
Oh yeah, she’s a bird killer. Here’s a picture of her this September on the dove opener - picked up 18 birds that day. And one of her pointing a quail.
sheltod2
Four Pointer
sheltod2
Four Pointer
This is mine with some birds from this past NC goose and Dove. Vermont Woodcock. Just turned 1 year old fun dogs.
wncdeerhunter
Old Mossy Horns
Yes sir - if you ever want to try and kick some birds up locally, let me know. I know a few places
wncdeerhunter
Old Mossy Horns
Went down to Greenville to Feather Point to check in on and work with Katy a little bit. She’s progressing nicely (although still a puppy at almost 7 months) - her obedience is really coming along nicely and her retrieving drive is shining through. Very happy with her progress and look forward to the next trip. She’s getting big!
TH80
Eight Pointer
Good looking pup
wncdeerhunter
Old Mossy Horns
Thanks - we like her pretty good
Jimbob78
Twelve Pointer
Nice, are you going to run any tests or trials with her?
wncdeerhunter
Old Mossy Horns
Maybe. Hunt trials haven’t ever really interested me but maybe so
Jimbob78
Twelve Pointer
I get that. I wasn’t interested at first until I saw my first dog actually running them, then I wanted ribbons.
shurshot
Ten Pointer
When you do it and see what your pup can do, it’s addicting…..and expensive! I ran my pup (and mine) in his first Seniors at 6 months. We were not quite ready for that type of setup and failed to pass, however kept training and smoked the next one on what many pros said was a Master’s setup as only 4 other dogs made the grade. It honestly was one of the best feelings I’ve ever had!
wncdeerhunter
Old Mossy Horns
That’s cool -
It’s something that I may get into at some point, we will see how it goes. She will be in training through April it looks like
shurshot
Ten Pointer
I would suggest checking out a hunt test sometime. Most have wound down now but will start back up probably around March. There are several online sites where you can register or just see when and where they are being run. Believe me, you’ll want to be at the line in short order!
EntryExpress.net
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Jimbob78
Twelve Pointer
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There is a trial in watha in early December.I would suggest checking out a hunt test sometime. Most have wound down now but will start back up probably around March. There are several online sites where you can register or just see when and where they are being run. Believe me, you’ll want to be at the line in short order!
EntryExpress.net
wncdeerhunter
Old Mossy Horns
Katy is 9 months now (52 lbs) and has been at Feather Point Retrievers since 9 October. Went to see her today and I’m very impressed with where she is thus far not onl
y in obedience but also her retriever/gun dog training. We will be picking her up near the end of April to come home. I likely won’t be able to make it back down until then but look forward to getting her home and actually working her in the field. She’s gonna be a good one.
y in obedience but also her retriever/gun dog training. We will be picking her up near the end of April to come home. I likely won’t be able to make it back down until then but look forward to getting her home and actually working her in the field. She’s gonna be a good one.
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Good looking dog. The real work begins when she gets home.