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Would a bird dog be too weird?
22 February 2015, 09:26
HuviusWould a bird dog be too weird?
I have been thinking that when the day comes, and my GSP dies, would it be too macabre to have him mounted?
I know many men have a love for their dogs that transcends the usual love for any animal and thought how nice it could be to have your dog immortalized in this way.
I could see my dog mounted flushing a rising pheasant.
I have never seen this done. Not for everybody, thats for sure...
22 February 2015, 09:41
twilliThe ultimate tribute !!
22 February 2015, 19:31
1/2 slamquote:
Originally posted by Huvius:
I have been thinking that when the day comes, and my GSP dies, would it be too macabre to have him mounted?
I know many men have a love for their dogs that transcends the usual love for any animal and thought how nice it could be to have your dog immortalized in this way.
I could see my dog mounted flushing a rising pheasant.
I have never seen this done. Not for everybody, thats for sure...
I would never ever consider that. You asked so I'll answer. I think it's messed up.
Hunting is not a matter of life or death....It's much more important
22 February 2015, 20:31
Leopardtrackquote:
Originally posted by 1/2 slam:
quote:
Originally posted by Huvius:
I have been thinking that when the day comes, and my GSP dies, would it be too macabre to have him mounted?
I know many men have a love for their dogs that transcends the usual love for any animal and thought how nice it could be to have your dog immortalized in this way.
I could see my dog mounted flushing a rising pheasant.
I have never seen this done. Not for everybody, thats for sure...
I would never ever consider that. You asked so I'll answer. I think it's messed up.
I agree...creepy.
22 February 2015, 23:03
Scott KingA good bird dog has earned and deserves a proper burial. Wrap him in his blanket or your hunting coat, dig a deep hole somewhere he should lay and gently cover. He's going back to the earth that gave him the birds he loves to pursue, not jacked full of chemicals and stuffed full of foam.
Geez, I tear up just writing that.
22 February 2015, 23:15
FrostbitOur husky looked very much like a Black Wolf and when he was healthy, happy, and active we used to joke about getting mounted. Now that he's died I can truly say I couldn't possibly think of walking past his body it would just hurt too much.
23 February 2015, 00:56
Big Wonderful Wyomingquote:
Originally posted by Scott King:
A good bird dog has earned and deserves a proper burial. Wrap him in his blanket or your hunting coat, dig a deep hole somewhere he should lay and gently cover. He's going back to the earth that gave him the birds he loves to pursue, not jacked full of chemicals and stuffed full of foam.
Geez, I tear up just writing that.
Yes,
My brother in law is a Taxidermist in Colorado. He gets about 3 calls a week asking to stuff the family schitzu. He says it is never a noble dog, always a pocket pet and some old lady.
23 February 2015, 02:27
Jerry HuffakerNever
Jerry Huffaker
State, National and World Champion Taxidermist
23 February 2015, 08:41
Big Wonderful WyomingJerry what your saying is you don't stuff Fido?
My B.I.L doesn't either, he says: 1. they don't make a form, 2. the old nag will not be happy with how it will turn out, and 3. it gives him the heebie jeebies.
23 February 2015, 17:21
Jerry HuffakerI don't BWW, I guess I don't see anything wrong with it , I just won't do them myself.
Jerry Huffaker
State, National and World Champion Taxidermist
23 February 2015, 17:40
nobody2 23 February 2015, 17:42
p dog shooterquote:
Originally posted by Jerry Huffaker:
Never
+1
23 February 2015, 19:58
Big Wonderful WyomingYep, heebie jeebies activated. Going down the hall to puke my guts out.
23 February 2015, 20:53
EddieWalkerI wouldn't want to have a pet stuffed, but to each his own. One thing that I saw a lot with my taxidermist was people who dropped off their pet to have mounted after it passed away. Little lap dogs and cats mostly. He said that he doubled the price on those jobs because most of the time they never came back to pick them up. He required half down, which was what he would charge for something like a raccoon, but then after he finished, they had gotten over the grieving period and no longer thought it was a good idea and after several calls, he would give up.
Eddie
24 February 2015, 06:46
jdollarto answer the original question-YESS!!!!!!!!!
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24 February 2015, 06:46
jdollarquote:
Originally posted by nobody2:
RIP???
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24 February 2015, 07:42
JTEXNot me either! Never, ever.
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24 February 2015, 19:05
Ricardo Cnobody2
If you was the taxidermist , real nice work on the Pit . You captured the essence of that dog anatomically and visually .
24 February 2015, 19:50
nobody2Thanks Richard,
Done several, one of which was a lead dog of multiple Iditarod wins, for the museum in Wasilla.
Have always pointed out why their pet shouldn't be mounted ( too hard to capture the look ), but some will not take no for an answer.
Many reference pics required.
24 February 2015, 20:35
GrenadierWhy not? Roy Rogers "stuffed" both his horse, Trigger, and his dog, Bullet.
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24 February 2015, 21:35
GrumpaRicardo, You need to clean your glasses. I'm pretty sure that is a Rottweiler.
24 February 2015, 23:06
Ricardo CGrumpa
Your correct , but there are some tall Rottie looking Pit's in the getto where I live. Maybe crossbreds.
25 February 2015, 03:18
Idaho SharpshooterWhat Grenadier said, plus one!
25 February 2015, 03:40
Big Wonderful WyomingGrowing up my uncle had a dachsen-poodle type cross, that was a hell on wheels bird dog.
He wanted to get him stuffed standing on his rear legs with a Christmas light for his pee pee.
Would have been quite the magical conversation starter.
25 February 2015, 04:44
BigUglyManquote:
Originally posted by Scott King:
A good bird dog has earned and deserves a proper burial. Wrap him in his blanket or your hunting coat, dig a deep hole somewhere he should lay and gently cover. He's going back to the earth that gave him the birds he loves to pursue, not jacked full of chemicals and stuffed full of foam.
Geez, I tear up just writing that.
This.
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26 February 2015, 08:47
AntlersAgree with the never, ever crowd.
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26 February 2015, 22:37
Grizzly AdamsCould have the wife done, leading the dog.
Same kind of scenario, not respectful of either.
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27 February 2015, 03:59
TWLI was once told a story about a rancher in N/E New Mexico who had his favorite ranch dog cremated. When it was the rancher's time to pass, it was his wish that he, too, be cremated and his ashes mixed with those of the dog. Then he asked that the combined ashes be buried together along a stream that borders his property. The two best friends remain together forever at their favorite spot.
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05 March 2015, 07:35
lavacaMy best retriever was cremated. I have his ashes and he will be buried with me.
06 March 2015, 05:21
DB BillI can see it now - you want to remember your dog in a favorite pose - I'd rather have a classy photo taken by someone who knows what he's doing and hang it in my den.
The only hitch I can see is if it gave your wife an idea to have something similar done, in the way she'd like to remember you when you were doing something you both enjoyed together.
DB Bill aka Bill George
06 March 2015, 06:43
waterratIf it's trapping season and a dog dies it goes on the big bait pile.
I tend to use more than enough gun
07 March 2015, 03:49
Beretta682Equote:
Originally posted by lavaca:
My best retriever was cremated. I have his ashes and he will be buried with me.
i like this approach.
Mike
07 March 2015, 07:49
lavacaMike:
I couldn't thing of any other approach. I miss that old man to this day.
I can still see in my head a 500 yard blind retrieve with only two adjustments, and when he got there, the goose flew and at a dead run, he got all four legs off the ground and snatched it out of the air. Then brought it back alive. There will never be another.
08 March 2015, 22:45
raamwRoy Rogers used those animals as a way of making money at his museum. When he himself was dead for a number of years and the paying public quite showing up his heirs sold those trusted animal like any other investment or rubbish that no one wanted.
I personally have had all my pets cremated and placed in urns and they will join me when either my wife or I go as they would have little sentimental value to anyone else again a dog is considered as family by many people who have them....would you want to wake up each morning and look at your mother in law, JMO
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