The Whoa Post
A podcast about birds, people, and the dogs that bring them together. It covers topics from upland to lowland hunting, yard training to tests and trials, and everything in between, including some hunting talk.
Episodes
43: An Unfortunate Update, Some Politics, and a Veteran's Day Message
Episode 43 - don't worry, it's a short one!Get your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=66364&userID=4132006&productID=1323463481Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhoapost Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhoapost Become a Patron:https://www.patreon.com/TheWhoaPost Warm Duck Shuffle by arnebhus | https
42: Boykin Spaniels with Michael Barnes Valley Way Kennels
Episode 42 - inspired by a stray and developed from a mix of retrievers and spaniels, the Boykin Spaniel is a great alternative to some of the more ubiquitous retrieving dogs. Michael Barnes from Valley Way Kennels tells us all about his love for and work with these fine little brown dogs. Get your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=66364&userID
41: English Cocker Spaniels with Jessica Cannon Dirt Road Dog Company
Episode 41 - Finally, FLUSHERS!!! I love me some pointing dogs, but honestly that versatile pointing breed series was getting old. It's time for some new stuff, and some new dogs!Jessica Cannon of Dirt Road Dog Company joins me to to represent the first of the flushers, the English Cocker Spaniel. Contact Jessica at 229-400-0871, but only if you want to learn more about her awesome cockers an
40: Wrapping Up the Versatile Breeds with Craig Koshyk
Episode 40 - Craig Koshyk, author and photographer, saves me from failing my quest to discuss the 31 versatile breeds by covering the elusive Portuguese Pointer, Braque St. Germain, and Stichelhaar. Check out Craig's Website and the Hunting Dog Confidential podcast.Get your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=66364&userID=4132006&product
39: Cesky Fouseks with Anna Artz
Episode 39 - Cesky Fousek North America Club President and small animal veterinarian Anna Artz discusses her over twenty year history with this rare breed and: -The Breed's unique approach to breeding-Her trip to the Czech Republic for the Cesky Fousek World CupFind the Cesky Fousek North America club hereGet your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?mercha
38: Porcupines, Moose, and Wolves...Oh My!!! U.P. Grouse Camp with Jake Perry Superior Upland
Episode 38: Jake Perry introduces me to some of the most remote ruffed grouse hunting in the lower 48, and I run into what he calls the Upper Peninsula Holy Trinity!Find out more about hunting with Jake hereGet your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=66364&userID=4132006&productID=1323463481Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewho
37: Wirehaired Vizslas Kata Miller Cave Canis
Episode 37 - Kata Miller of Cave Canis, shares her love for the Wirehaired Vizslas. Get your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=66364&userID=4132006&productID=1323463481Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhoapost Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhoapost Become a Patron:https://www.patreon.com/TheWhoaPost Warm D
36: Slovakian Rough Haired Pointers Glen and Stacey Koffler Dakota Sky PPs and SRHPs
Episode 36 - Glen and Stacey Koffler talk to us about the rare and new Slovakian Rough (or Wire) Haired Pointers and-How they got into Slovaks-The challenges of breeding a very rare dog-The creepiness of ferretsCheck out Faith in the Point's Training Seminar 4-6 October Get your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=66364&userID=4132006&pr
35: Responsible Breeding with Laura Reeves Pure Dog Talk Podcast
Laura Reeves, host of the Pure Dog Talk podcast and lifetime responsible and ethical breeder of dual purpose, champions German Wirehaired Pointers, talks about: -Good info for first time breeders-Why it's important for a dog to have a good foundation AND be able to hunt-Who should breed their dog-Line breeding and the importance of the dam's side of the pedigreeGet your Embark Breed + He
34: Small Munsterlanders Pam Robinson Robingun Kennels
Episode 34 - Pam Robinson takes us through the ins and outs of small munsterlanders, including: -Why she raises, trains, and breeds small munsterlanders-The importance of a gun dog mentor-Blood tracking with her dogs-Where the best imports are from-And we determine that my pudelpointer deserves a German Hardness CertificateGet your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.c
33: Spinoni Italiano with Rebecca Koch from Mountain Valley Spinone
Episode 33 - Rebecca Koch from Mountain Valley Spinone talks about: -Spinone Field Work-The Benefits of Conformation Evaluation-The Importance of a Breeder Network, and How You Can Help Yours-Considerations for Planning Hunt Test Training-And, She Threatens to Give Me a Heart Attack in the Mountains of Eastern Idaho!!!Get your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cf
32: Bracco Italianos with Ron Boehme
Episode 32 - Ron Boehme shares his experience with dozens of years breeding, training, testing, and hunting over the big, hound-like Braccos and tells us: Why you don't want one (even though you really do!) Why he wanted them (and still does!)What he looks for in a breederWhy he likes VHDFA little about his training programAnd how much he likes my beard!Check out Ron's training videos he
31: Vizslas with Bridget Nielsen Wall Canyon Vizslas Pt 2
Episode 31 - Bridget Nielsen and I continue our conversation where we left off talking about: -Her goals for the vizsla breeder alliance-How breed standards are important and why we should stick with "type"-Her hunting plans for the fall-A little more about NAVHDA-DoodlesGet your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=66364&userID=4132006&
30: Vizslas with Bridget Nielsen Wall Canyon Vizslas Pt 1
When Bob Farris recommend that you get someone on your podcast, you get that someone on your podcast. Bridget Nielsen is not just another breed ambassador. She's a quality cooperative breeder, professional trainer, and a NAVHDA judge. In this episode she tells us: All about vizslasWho vizslas are for, and who they're not forWhy there are different dogs for different folksHow she assessed
29: German Shorthaired Pointers with Bob St. Pierre
Host of the On the Wing Podcast Bob St. Pierre joins me to talk about German Shorthaired Pointers and a little about conservation and what you can do financially and in right in your back yard to support habitat. Get your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=66364&userID=4132006&productID=1323463481Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
28: German Wirehaired Pointers with Liz Dixon
Episode 28 - Liz Dixon is the President of the German Wirehaired Pointer Club of North America, co-owner Backwoods Bird Dogs, and breeder of show, trial, and hunting GWPs that have achieved Dual Champion titles, passed the NAVHDA Invitational, and filled many hunters' game bags. Hear her talk about Wirehairs, and a bit about her kennel, in this episode! Get your Embark Breed + Health test kit
27: Weimaraners with Camille Rice Timberdoodle Weims
Episode 27 - Camille Rice, Weimaraner veteran, tells us all about the grey ghosts of German aristocrats, plus: Balancing structure with temperamentThe role of conformation in breeding good hunting dogsWhy it's important to test your dogsGet your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=66364&userID=4132006&productID=1323463481Follow on Facebo
26: Large Munsterlanders with Stephanie McNeal and Paul Randall
Episode 26 - Talking Large Munsterlanders with the Large Munsterlander Club of North America Secretary Stephanie McNeal and certified Maine Master Guild Paul Randall. A little bit of breed history, temperament, and aptitude; Large Munsterlanders are some of the best and least appreciated cover dogs out there. Get your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchan
25: Pudelpointers with Bob Farris Cedarwod Gun Dogs Pt 2
Episode 25 - Picking up where we left off with episode 24. Saving the PudelpointersRole of breed clubsImproving versatile hunt testsWhat's the best grouse dog? (It's not what you think, but it is what I think!)Shoutout to Kris HillHow Bridgette Neilsen saved vizslasWhy breed clubs need responsible mentorsWhy women are better handlers, and trainers, than menGet your Embark Breed + Health
24: Pudelpointers with Bob Farris Cedarwood Gun Dogs Pt 1
Episode 24 - I said it in the podcast and I'll say it again here: If you don't know Bob Farris, then you don't know bird dogs. Bob has been an ambassador for the Pudelpointers for over 40 years. Hear his story and why he loves this great breed in part one here, then come back in a couple days and listen to the rest!Get your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale
23: German Longhaired Pointers Jeff Obrecht
Episode 23 - There are currently only 459 NAVHDA-registered German Longhaired Pointers! I had no idea they were that rare. Jeff Obrecht, President of the GLPCNA, tells us all about the Longhairs and why he switched from Viszlas. Get your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=66364&userID=4132006&productID=1323463481Follow on Facebook: https://w
22: Drentsche Patrijshond Brian O'Connor Two Gun Kennels
Episode 22 - No matter how hard I try, I still can't pronounce it. But Brian can. Hear him pronounce the breed name and more right here!Get your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=66364&userID=4132006&productID=1323463481Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhoapost Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhoapost B
21: Wirehaired Pointing Griffons Charity and Charles Upchurch Bluestem Kennels
Episode 21 - Not quite ubiquitous, but not rare, the Griffs were the blue-collar dog in post-revolution France (or Holland), when hunting privileges were no longer limited to the aristocracy. Charity Upchurch and her husband Charles are ambassadors of the breed, and are not only breeders, but breed club board members and authors as well. Get your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.sh
20: French Spaniels with Paul Fishenich Minnesota French Spaniels
Episode 20 - I probably could have ended up with a French Spaniel instead of a Small Munsterlander; the two breeds are almost identical. In this episode, Paul tells us how he ended up with them and how he provides the best bird dogs that he can to his patrons. Get your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=66364&userID=4132006&productID=1323463
19: Blue Picardy Spaniels with Mark Staloch
Episode 19 - It's either a unicorn, or a Blue Picardy Spaniel. I'm not sure which, because I've never seen either. Whatever they are, Mark Staloch is going to tell you why you need to trade in your corvette for a versatile dog!Get your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=66364&userID=4132006&productID=1323463481Follow on Facebo
18: Braque Francais with Keith and Bridgette Leyendecker, Great Lakes Gun Dogs
Episode 18 - Yup, France. Still. But hey, I didn't realize that there were so many great bird dogs from France. Interested in a Braque Francais? Check out www.greatlakesgundogs.com!Get your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=66364&userID=4132006&productID=1323463481Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhoapost Follow on Insta
17: Picardy Spaniels with Mike Yashko, Bird Dog of the Day
Episode 17 - Yup, we're still in France. Have you ever seen a Picardy Spaniel in person? Me neither, but Mike has, and he's going to tell us all what we've been missing. Get your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=66364&userID=4132006&productID=1323463481Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhoapost Follow on Instag
16: Braque d'Auvergne with Gene Maylock, Ironmaster Kennel
Episode 16 - Gene Maylock, long time dog breeder, hunter, and versatile dog handler, discusses his experience with several versatile breeds including a deep dive on the Braque d’Auvergne. Get your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=66364&userID=4132006&productID=1323463481Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhoapost Follow on Ins
15: Brittanys with Deb Meline
Episode 15 - Deb Meline from Otter Creek Brittanys tells us about the American Brittany, NSTRA, and a little about her kennel. Get your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=66364&userID=4132006&productID=1323463481Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhoapost Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhoapost Become a Patron
14: Braque du Bourbonnais with Steve and Amber Kielman
Episode 14 - Steve and Amber Kielman from Sioux Ridge Pointers tell us about one of the oldest pointing breeds, the Braque du Bourbonais. https://www.siouxridgepointers.comGet your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=66364&userID=4132006&productID=1323463481Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhoapost Follow on Instagram: https://
13: Perdiguero de Burgos with Ted Ingram
Episode 13 - The eighth part of our series on the 32 NAVHDA versatile breeds, Ted Ingram of Ohio Valley Burgos Dogs, one of just a handful of burgos breeders in the US, tells us all about a dog that few, if any, of us have ever hunted over. Get your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=66364&userID=4132006&productID=1323463481Follow on Faceboo
12: Irish Setters with Kelli Aitken
Episode 12 - 2022 National Amateur Field Trial Champion Kelli Aitken tells us about the Irish Setter, or Red Setter, or whatever you want to call it! To support the Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management go to: https://www.savethehuntcolorado.comGet your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=66364&userID=4132006&productID=1323463481Foll
11: Irish Red and White Setters with Bob Devlin
Episode 11 - The legendary Bob Devlin takes us through the history of restoring the beautiful dual champion Irish Red and White Setters to the United States. O'Dobhailien Irish Red and White Setters: http://www.odobhailien.com/To support the Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management go to: https://www.savethehuntcolorado.comGet your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.sharea
10: Pt 2 Gordon Setters with Debbie Petersen and Stephen Faust
Episode 10 - Part 2 of Gordon Setters with Debbie Petersen and Stephen Faust including more about their kennels, plans for 2024, woodcock banding and a bit about Pine Ridge Grouse Camp. Get your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=66364&userID=4132006&productID=1323463481Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhoapost Follow on Insta
9: Pt 1 Gordon Setters with Debbie Petersen and Stephen Faust
Episode 9 - Part 1 of Debbie Petersen and Stephen Faust discussing Gordon Setters and guiding for ruffed grouse and woodcock. Get your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=66364&userID=4132006&productID=1323463481Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhoapostFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhoapostBecome a Patron: h
8: English Pointers with Bob Konz from Hackberry Kennels
Episode 8 - We continue the versatile breed series with Vietnam Veteran and esteemed breeder Bob Konz from Hackberry Kennels in Shelby, Iowa. Get your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=66364&userID=4132006&productID=1323463481Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhoapost Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhoapost
7: English Setters with Scott Berg, Berg Bros. Setters
Scott Berg from Berg Brothers Setters talks all things English Setter, why they’re a great grouse dog, why you want one, and how to select a puppy. To support the Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management go to: https://www.savethehuntcolorado.comGet your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=66364&userID=4132006&productID=1323463481Follow
6: NAVHDA President Tim Otto
Lifelong hunter, NAVHDA Invitational Judge, three time VC handler, and current NAVHDA President talks about why test scores aren't the most important part of NAVHDA, the organization then and now, testing, the registry and database, and what's driving possible changes in testing. Get your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=66364&userID
5: Jake Perry, Superior Upland and Bird Dog Society Ambassador
Jake Perry, owner and operator of Superior Upland and the Michigan Ambassador to the Bird Dog Society talks about his new gordon setter puppy, Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic, and UP Michigan hunting. To support the Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management go to:https://www.savethehuntcolorado.comGet your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=663
4: Grouse Camp with Chris and Rose
Chris Wright and Rose Danaher join the podcast to talk about hunter recruitment, the Ruffed Grouse Society Grouse Camp, their hunting season, and Pyke Gear gets some free advertising. To support the Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management go to:https://www.savethehuntcolorado.comGet your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=66364&userID=413
3: Brush Dale Kennel Michelle Wilbers
Episode 3- Michelle from Brush Dale Kennel tells us about her kennel, breeding philosophy, puppy testing, line breeding, and genetic testing.Get your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=66364&userID=4132006&productID=1323463481Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhoapost Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhoapost B
2: Faith in the Point Bird Dogs Dave Stover
Episode 2- Dave from Faith in the Point Bird Dogs tells us about his kennel, training philosophy, hunting last season, and what's next for his growing team of shorthairs, pointers, and his cocker. Get your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=66364&userID=4132006&productID=1323463481Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhoapost
1: Introduction
Episode 1 - Thanks for checking in! I'm Bill, and this is my new podcast. Don't worry, this is a short one, but feel free to listen and shoot me a message with recommendations!Get your Embark Breed + Health test kit here: https://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=66364&userID=4132006&productID=1323463481Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhoapost Follow on Insta
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