ATB: MAGNUM - Not Your Ordinary Bird Dog

To look at this photo is to witness the evidence of a miracle of

God's healing power. It is to understand the depth of faith and love poured out

upon Magnum by his loving family and so many friends.

 

 

Jamie said: "Magnums first time hunting and he did a wonderful job.

Very thankful that he can hunt at all after his accident. He is a pleasure to hunt with!"

 

Karen wrote: "He hunted Friday, Saturday, and Monday. Jamie said he did REALLY well. He pointed very well and retrieved great! In fact, the people he hunted with, didn't believe he ever had an injury! - It really is amazing! God is good!...."

Remember Magnum?  This is the beautiful young Brittany (Pippin and Chevy pup) that was critically injured this spring when he was run over by a dump truck. Immediately following the accident his chances of survival were quite grim indeed. But God! 

Indeed, God was in control of this entire situation (I've shared about Magnum's accident and updates since April 24, 2012 and they are listed in the archives.)  Seemingly at every turn the reports which should have been negative and discouraging were turned into multiple reasons to be extremely thankful.  His pelvis was fractured in several places and he underwent extensive surgery to hopefully repair the damage that was done. It was not known if he would ever walk again, let alone run.  I'm confident in saying that the prayers of so many wonderful, believing people kept Magnum safe in the hands of God. 

Magnum is loved by a lovely family of mom, dad, and their 3 daughters.  An extremely active and hunting  family, he was to be a family pet and a hunting companion. And if all worked out, also was going to be shown. (He did get out to a match last fall and did well.)  After his accident though the only thing that really mattered to anyone was having the health, vigor, and vitality of this handsome young pup fully restored.  Anything else would just add to the miracle of the fact he even survived. I remember hearing the reports about when Magnum first walked again, then ran, and then pictures of him swimming over the past year. All reasons to rejoice with his loving, caring family. A family that was touched by the anonymous generosity of a donation to help cover Magnums large veterinary bills. A family that sacrificed time and resources to devote all that was necessary for this young pup to recover.

So hence the caption above that Magnum is NOT your ordinary bird dog!  I am so pleased to be able to share with all of you the photo taken of Magnum and Jamie during a Columbus Day weekend hunting trip.  

Thought maybe in the wake of Hurricane Sandy and the seriousness of the upcoming presidential election we could all use something inspiring to lift our spirits!  Take care and God bless, John, Ann, and All things Brittany.

HURRICANE SANDY: When The Oceans Rise

(Pause PlayList to the Right before playing)
Still

Words and Music by Reuben Morgan

Hide me now
Under Your wings
Cover me
Within Your mighty hand

When the oceans rise and thunders roar
I will soar with You above the storm
Father you are King over the flood
I will be still and know You are God

Find rest my soul
In Christ alone
Know His power
In quietness and trust

When the oceans rise and thunders roar
I will soar with You above the storm
Father You are king over the flood
I will be still and know You are God

ATB Bird Dog: Bolt Puppy Does it Again

Kristie wrote: "Another Saturday...Dan got his limit, and Bolt pointed 7 birds for Dan
and the rest of the hunting party. Nice job Bolt!"

J&A's Double Barrell Bliss
Sire: CH J&A's High Caliber Harris Special JH
Dam: J&A's Dreams Come True of Acton
DOB: 4.11.12 

ATB Bird Dogs: The Superior Brittany Crew from CT.

Lori wrote: "The girls first prize of the season...Brandi & Jersie pointed, Nova backed!"

Pictured her left to right with Jim T.:

J&A's Superior Nova (Gibson/Treasure 2011)

J&A's Superior Jersie JH (Jack/Molly 2010)

J&A's Superior Brandi JH NA 108 Prize I (Gibson/Treasure 2009)

ATB Bird Dogs: Boog & Remi Poulin

Special thanks to our friends Nellie & Garrett Booth of Greys Outfitting in Cartunk Maine for releasing these photos to me for use on the blog.  They are long time friends with Bob P. and his family who own Boog (Treasure/Gibson 2009) and Remi (Jack/Chrissy 2008). Early in October Bob (bottom pix) and his daughter were up doing a little bird hunting and spending time with them. 

Boog on point. Photo credit: Greys Outfitting



Remi (BBW) on point. Photo Credit: Greys Outfitting



Boog and Remi together on a woodcock. Nice point and honor boys. Photo Credit: Greys Outfitting

Owner Bob P. with his dogs and some of the crew working at Greys Outfitting (Photo Credit).




 









ATB Bird Dogs: Millie's 2nd Bird Hunting Season

This is  "Millie" also known as 'Sweet Pea' in our 2009
litter of Brittany bird dog pups from Treasure and Gibson.

Millie's owner Greg sent this photo to us yesterday and wrote:  "She still doing a great job in her third year. So far we gotten out every weekend and she loves it. Watched the video when she was a pup hard to believe she is three years old already."

Way to go Millie - keep up the good work!!!!!

ATB Bird Dogs: Jack Puppy - BIRD DOG

 

 

This is Bullet and Treasure's puppy, "Jack".  Although he and his grandfather share the same name, this Jack puppy is named in honor of a very special Brittany named "Jake" who has passed on to the Rainbow Bridge. We knew that little Jack puppy would have some pretty big shoes to fill but according to his owners, Dan and Joanne, he is more than meeting their expectations without taking the place of his namesake.  (Interestingly enough, Jake and Jack both share the same ancestry.  And I discovered the same is true with Dan and I!)   Anyway, Dan recently went to Newport ME with Jack grouse and woodcock hunting for 4 days...They put up 4 woodcock, 3  which he evidently pointed and the one that was shot Jack located.  Then, on another day, a mutual friend (who owns a a Brittany out of Treasure and Gibson) accompanied Dan pheasant hunting... The first pheasant Jack pointed was a runner.   "Phil helped direct Jack when the bird moved 3 times and he went on point each time he reached the bird. Phil said on Jack’s second point “that was a beautiful point.” On the third point Dan got beside Jack and the bird flushed and he shot. Later he pointed another cock pheasant, held steady and then found the bird after shot. Dan was very impressed with him staying close and on point. According to Dan, “Jack was amazing for a 6 month old puppy" and is doing well".  And Dan?  I understand he is very, very happy with his new puppy.  (Thanks Joanne!) 

 

And this update makes me very, very happy as well in consideration of the fact that this puppy (like several others we have posted here) are from our very first line breeding using Brittanys exclusively from our program - Treasure and Bullet.   Way to go little Jack, you're proving not only your own abilities, but the consistency of several generations behind you!! To God be the glory.  

 

 

ATB Bird Dogs: Bolt's First Birds !

I love seeing the tradition of hunting passed from one generation to the next in families.  I especially appreciate seeing the reality of the strong hunting heritage in our Brittany bird dog puppies !! This is "BOLT", who just turned 6 months old. His parents are Bullet and Treasure, from the Triple J & A spring 2011 litter.  You may also remember Boltie (as he is lovingly called by his family) won Best of Breed in the 4-6 month old AKC puppy classes earlier this year. Thank you to Kristie for sharing this awesome photo of Bolt with Dan and the boys. She wrote: "Bolty pointed his first birds in the field today.  Dan even got one of them! He hunted beautifully along side 2 other seasoned dogs."

ATB: Over the Rainbow - Celtic Woman



ATB Bird Dogs: Ranger's Pheasant !

Today so thrilled to receive this most recent photo of Ranger (Jack/Jasmine) from Tom Z. who is this year old pups breeder, trainer, and owner. I think Tom is having an awful lot of fun over in New Hampshire with his puppy, don't you?  He wrote: "Ranger pointed, held steady to wing and shot, and retrieved the bird on command. He is now pointing grouse and woodcock. He retrieved 2 more woodcock this past weekend."