Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. It will be a busy one for me - working dogs as usual and hopefully I will get it done early enough to go out and relax shooting my flintlock rifle or fowler.
We have several up and coming young dogs that I will be getting ready for hunting in January - most of them are young but seem to be talented.
Keith - Posting from Under the Live Oaks
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Another Solid Weekend for Bootleather Gun Dogs
I just got back from running in La Grange, TX. I entered 6 dogs (5 llewellins and one irish setter) In Open Gun Dog - I ran Whiterock Jackaranda - She had a find at 5 minutes and was very nice looking - I rode up a bird it flew over her head and it was too much for her. She chased like a puppy. OH WELL.
In the Open Derby, I ran Celtiagh Magix Cullen (IS) and Bergs Collin. Cullen had 3 finds and a very nice hard driving race. Collin started slow but picked up well, had 2 finds and a strong race at the end. Cullen was awarded 1st Place. Both my scout and I thought Collin would have gotten a piece of it, but the judges saw it differently. Collin ran the best he has in competition and is putting it altogether well now.
In the Open Puppy - Streeks Lil Maggie ran a strong, hard driving race, to the limits of the country she had to work with. Copelands Dolly Parton ran a nice but immature race and finished well. I thought Maggie might have won it but was awarded 2nd Place - Hey, there is always next week. Dolly was awarded 4th Place.
So Bootleather trained and handled dogs wound up with a First Place, a Second Place and a Fourth Place. Not a bad showing.
Kudos to Georgia Brown - dogs from her breeding program dominated the placements. And special thanks to Molly Brown for scouting my dogs - something the program really needs to continue to succeed.
Keith - Posting from Under the Live Oak Trees
In the Open Derby, I ran Celtiagh Magix Cullen (IS) and Bergs Collin. Cullen had 3 finds and a very nice hard driving race. Collin started slow but picked up well, had 2 finds and a strong race at the end. Cullen was awarded 1st Place. Both my scout and I thought Collin would have gotten a piece of it, but the judges saw it differently. Collin ran the best he has in competition and is putting it altogether well now.
In the Open Puppy - Streeks Lil Maggie ran a strong, hard driving race, to the limits of the country she had to work with. Copelands Dolly Parton ran a nice but immature race and finished well. I thought Maggie might have won it but was awarded 2nd Place - Hey, there is always next week. Dolly was awarded 4th Place.
So Bootleather trained and handled dogs wound up with a First Place, a Second Place and a Fourth Place. Not a bad showing.
Kudos to Georgia Brown - dogs from her breeding program dominated the placements. And special thanks to Molly Brown for scouting my dogs - something the program really needs to continue to succeed.
Keith - Posting from Under the Live Oak Trees
Friday, November 20, 2009
Its field trial season
I just got back from judging the Region 8 Amatuer All Age Championship. We saw some good dogs and I had a great time.
Champion - Resters Pro Line O/H Cecil Rester
Runner Up - Barnhills Jake O/H Jim Michaletz
I stayed on after the championship to run some dogs. I ran Misty Valleys Marvel (Chewy) in the Open Derby and although I was pleased with his performance it was not quite good enough to place.
In the Open All Age Classic (A National Championship Qualifier) I ran Blizzards Bomberstone Diva - She was not performing up to standards and I elected to pick up at 30 min.
This was a major step up for our program - I was running against a who's who of major all age championship quality dogs including at least 7 dogs that were at Ames Plantation in 2009
It was great fun overall.
The previous weekend I ran in the Texas Coastal Brittany Club trial at Wortham, TX. I placed Maggie 1st in the Open Derby and Cullen 3rd in the Open Derby. This was the exact opposite of the last time we ran them. This weekend I am running 6 dogs in a trial at West Point, TX.
So, far it has been a great year for the program.
Keith - Posting from Under the Live Oaks
Champion - Resters Pro Line O/H Cecil Rester
Runner Up - Barnhills Jake O/H Jim Michaletz
I stayed on after the championship to run some dogs. I ran Misty Valleys Marvel (Chewy) in the Open Derby and although I was pleased with his performance it was not quite good enough to place.
In the Open All Age Classic (A National Championship Qualifier) I ran Blizzards Bomberstone Diva - She was not performing up to standards and I elected to pick up at 30 min.
This was a major step up for our program - I was running against a who's who of major all age championship quality dogs including at least 7 dogs that were at Ames Plantation in 2009
It was great fun overall.
The previous weekend I ran in the Texas Coastal Brittany Club trial at Wortham, TX. I placed Maggie 1st in the Open Derby and Cullen 3rd in the Open Derby. This was the exact opposite of the last time we ran them. This weekend I am running 6 dogs in a trial at West Point, TX.
So, far it has been a great year for the program.
Keith - Posting from Under the Live Oaks
New Pics
This is Celtiagh Magix Cullen - he has had a nice fall season placing in 2 of the 4 trials he has run in this fall. He was also bred to Celtiagh Magix Dot and we should have a bunch of little Cullens and little Dotties running around this spring and I can't wait to get them up to SD in the summer.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Back but Under the Weather
Hello, all - I just wanted to let everyone know we are back in one piece, and that all the dogs are missing their owners. I came back to a hot, humid day (84F) then the very next day had to work all morning day, in the pouring down and cold rain.
This has put me under the weather. I have a high fever (101F) and Daniel will have to meet you, as I don't want to get any sicker, until I am feeling better.
Very Sorry;
Keith Hickam Sr.
This has put me under the weather. I have a high fever (101F) and Daniel will have to meet you, as I don't want to get any sicker, until I am feeling better.
Very Sorry;
Keith Hickam Sr.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Field Trial stuff
Congratulations to the following dogs and owners
Blackhawks Dot - Bourke Harvey - 1st in Open All Age Derby
Fayeds Chewy - Fayed O Fayed - 2nd in Open All Age Derby
There were 7 dogs drawn for this wild bird stake on the prairies in Montana
Whiterock Mali - Chuck Wilson - 3rd in Open Shooting Dog. There were 18 dogs drawn for this stake.
Sunday, was also a good day for the dogs.
In the Open Derby (Shooting Dog). There were 8 starters in this stake.
1st Place was Celtiagh Magix Cullen -Teresa and Keith Hickam
3rd Place was Streeks Little Maggie - Donna Gibbons-Markey
These stakes are multiple course trials run on wild sharptail, huns and pheasants, every course has plenty of birds.
On a lighter note - Tucker waited to the last day to get broke - but he had 4 broke finds on wild pheasants on his last outing prior to coming with me to Montana for some more work - unfortunately we did not get into any more birds here.
Keith - Posting from the Banks of the Wide Missouri
Blackhawks Dot - Bourke Harvey - 1st in Open All Age Derby
Fayeds Chewy - Fayed O Fayed - 2nd in Open All Age Derby
There were 7 dogs drawn for this wild bird stake on the prairies in Montana
Whiterock Mali - Chuck Wilson - 3rd in Open Shooting Dog. There were 18 dogs drawn for this stake.
Sunday, was also a good day for the dogs.
In the Open Derby (Shooting Dog). There were 8 starters in this stake.
1st Place was Celtiagh Magix Cullen -Teresa and Keith Hickam
3rd Place was Streeks Little Maggie - Donna Gibbons-Markey
These stakes are multiple course trials run on wild sharptail, huns and pheasants, every course has plenty of birds.
On a lighter note - Tucker waited to the last day to get broke - but he had 4 broke finds on wild pheasants on his last outing prior to coming with me to Montana for some more work - unfortunately we did not get into any more birds here.
Keith - Posting from the Banks of the Wide Missouri
Monday, September 28, 2009
Cold blustery days - camp wrapping up
Well, we are packing up and winding down - we will still road the dogs and work a few dogs on birds every evening but for the most part - we are finished working dogs and wrapping up camp.
We have available for purchase a few puppies. These pups have been run on the prairie all summer - pointed many wild birds, and are running great. They have been properly exposed to gun fire and are some of the best bred llewellin setters in the country. They are for sale for $750 each.
#1 Mystra - female chestnut full masked tricolor. She is a top notch field trial prospect - she is out of Whiterock Mali by Whiterock Forever Knight, both her parents have numerous derby and shooting dog wins. Mystra is a solidly built female that runs with a merry cracking tail and points with a 11 oclock tail. Super nose, she has been run off horseback and makes 200 yd casts on a regular basis and has pointed and held birds for me to ride up and flush. She reminds me of her aunt Diva - and should be a top notch shooting dog prospect. She should go to a serious AF or AKC field trialling home.
#2 Tymora - female chestnut belton. She is another very good field trial prospect, littermate sister to Mystra. She is a very nicely built female, almost masculine build (reminds me of Diva). Runs with a merry tail, and this dog has been observed making 350 yd casts when run for horseback. Has pointed and knocked many pheasants and sharptail. Very enduring dog often running 8 miles while I road older dogs and making strong forward casts into the prairie to point birds. She should be a top notch field trial prospect. AF or AKC field trialling homes would be best.
#3 Xena - 3/4 masked chestnut tricolor - Strong dominant bitch. Littermate sister to Mystra and Tymora. She points with a 12 oclock tail and has a great nose - pointing countless pheasants and sharptail this summer. She has not the endurance of Mystra and Tymora but still has very good bottom. She makes 200 yd casts occasionally but mostly will run about 150 yds from horseback. She will be a very good AKC Gun Dog or a dog for a serious wild bird hunting prospect.
#4 Loki - Full sibling to Diva and Knikki - By Shoeleathers Tanner out of Sherrods Pretty Polly. This is a big male tricolor belton. He has pointed numerous wild birds and conditioned to gun fire. He is a strong male, and has good endurance. Points with an 11 O clock tail. And has a good nose. He works at 100-125 yds from horseback. He runs with a lively tail but a bit low. In workouts, he is not as serious as I would like to see, but still very attentive and trainable. He will be a great hunting dog I believe.
#5 Chester - This a a full masked chestnut tricolor. He is going to be a 60 lb plus dog. Runs big, have seen him make 400-500 yd casts, but needs to develop more endurance. He points with an 11 o clock tail and will be a fine dog for a serious wild bird hunter. While here on the prairie he has had lots of contact with wild pheasant and sharptail, showing a nose for birds. Should be a great hunting dog for a serious wild bird hunter.
Contact Chuck Wilson - 254-644-5207 if interested.
We have available for purchase a few puppies. These pups have been run on the prairie all summer - pointed many wild birds, and are running great. They have been properly exposed to gun fire and are some of the best bred llewellin setters in the country. They are for sale for $750 each.
#1 Mystra - female chestnut full masked tricolor. She is a top notch field trial prospect - she is out of Whiterock Mali by Whiterock Forever Knight, both her parents have numerous derby and shooting dog wins. Mystra is a solidly built female that runs with a merry cracking tail and points with a 11 oclock tail. Super nose, she has been run off horseback and makes 200 yd casts on a regular basis and has pointed and held birds for me to ride up and flush. She reminds me of her aunt Diva - and should be a top notch shooting dog prospect. She should go to a serious AF or AKC field trialling home.
#2 Tymora - female chestnut belton. She is another very good field trial prospect, littermate sister to Mystra. She is a very nicely built female, almost masculine build (reminds me of Diva). Runs with a merry tail, and this dog has been observed making 350 yd casts when run for horseback. Has pointed and knocked many pheasants and sharptail. Very enduring dog often running 8 miles while I road older dogs and making strong forward casts into the prairie to point birds. She should be a top notch field trial prospect. AF or AKC field trialling homes would be best.
#3 Xena - 3/4 masked chestnut tricolor - Strong dominant bitch. Littermate sister to Mystra and Tymora. She points with a 12 oclock tail and has a great nose - pointing countless pheasants and sharptail this summer. She has not the endurance of Mystra and Tymora but still has very good bottom. She makes 200 yd casts occasionally but mostly will run about 150 yds from horseback. She will be a very good AKC Gun Dog or a dog for a serious wild bird hunting prospect.
#4 Loki - Full sibling to Diva and Knikki - By Shoeleathers Tanner out of Sherrods Pretty Polly. This is a big male tricolor belton. He has pointed numerous wild birds and conditioned to gun fire. He is a strong male, and has good endurance. Points with an 11 O clock tail. And has a good nose. He works at 100-125 yds from horseback. He runs with a lively tail but a bit low. In workouts, he is not as serious as I would like to see, but still very attentive and trainable. He will be a great hunting dog I believe.
#5 Chester - This a a full masked chestnut tricolor. He is going to be a 60 lb plus dog. Runs big, have seen him make 400-500 yd casts, but needs to develop more endurance. He points with an 11 o clock tail and will be a fine dog for a serious wild bird hunter. While here on the prairie he has had lots of contact with wild pheasant and sharptail, showing a nose for birds. Should be a great hunting dog for a serious wild bird hunter.
Contact Chuck Wilson - 254-644-5207 if interested.
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