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 Small puppy
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03/30/10 06:38 AM
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Moonie Magnum
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I have a catahoula/ chocolate lab mix that is almost 8 months old and only 35 lbs. She is turning out to be a lot smaller than I would have figured. Vet is calling 50lbs max and I feel like that is a pretty good guess. She is smart and is learning quickly. I've been working with her and she knows how to retrieve but is she too small?
Texas is better. 
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 Re: Small puppy
[Re: Moonie Magnum]
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03/30/10 11:19 AM
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steel shot
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Will you be hunting geese or just ducks?
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Re: Small puppy
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03/30/10 04:06 PM
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Charlito
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Charlie is about 50-55 lbs and kicks arse.
the thing about baiting is, even a rookie hunter could have a 170 bird season if they bait holes
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Re: Small puppy
[Re: Charlito]
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03/30/10 04:57 PM
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txvarminter
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Gunner is only 55lbs and he will retrieve cranes and geese no problems
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Re: Small puppy
[Re: txvarminter]
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03/30/10 05:29 PM
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BarneyWho
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My female black lab is 45 pounds. She has no problem with late season greaters we shoot in KS.
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Re: Small puppy
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03/30/10 08:25 PM
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Duck Em' Woodie!
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my yellow lab is 85lbs and i wish he was about 55-60.... she'll do just fine, with any dog just, watch her mannerisms and don't over work her because a dog will do anything to please their master.... good luck with the training
I got a woodie! Whoo Hoo 
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Re: Small puppy
[Re: Duck Em' Woodie!]
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03/30/10 10:39 PM
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kdub
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When I get a duck dog I would prefer to have a smaller one, that way it will fit in the yak easier.
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Re: Small puppy
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03/30/10 10:51 PM
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Marley's_Fishing_Buddy
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I have three, Male 125, female 75, female 65, the 65lb female is the best by a mile and has never met a bird she couldn't handle. The 125lb quits on me b/c he gets tired and is a load in the blind.
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Re: Small puppy
[Re: Marley's_Fishing_Buddy]
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03/31/10 02:34 AM
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Moonie Magnum
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Well all of those responses give me a lot more confidence in my petite pup. It will be mostly for dove and quail with the occasional duck if I get a chance. Thanks again.
Texas is better.
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