Registered: Jun 2004
Location: Greenbackville, VA
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We've got a 5 mo. old walker male that we're wanting to give away to a youth hunter. Want to make things interesting though and would like to have an essay contest.

Plan on having a "panel" of judges to decide on the winner, want to start soon but need some topic ideas. Want to have at least 3 or 4 possible things they can write about, and need questions that are practical for all age groups.

Suggestions please?

If you know of a youth wanting a dog (with parents permission of coarse...) then please let them know about this. I'll post bloodlines and all on the dog at a later date. Try to get some current good pictures of him as well. NICE male with a pedigree to match.

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Why is this 5 month old going to youths? Is there something wrong with it? I'm not trying to be a jerk, but if it's going to a youth it should be a great dog. Anything less will push them away, not draw them into the sport. I think a puppy, 8 to 12 weeks is a better prospect for a youth, just my opinion.

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What Coon hunting means to me.
What place dogs have in peoples lives.
How coon hunting can bring friends and families together.
What it takes to train a dog.
Why I want this pup.

I'll try to think of others later good luck. Thanks for helping out a kid.

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SUZANNE!!! This is a great idea. Mr. Glista did a contest for the kids also. Let me know if you need help with the 'panel'.

There are many differant subjects to write about....not only hunting but showing also.

~~Why kids should carry on the 'right to hunt'.

~~What coon hunting means to me.

~~What I've learned from my coon hunting buddies.

~~What are and why are there "breed standards".

~~Pro's and con's in differant hunting styles.

OHHH the possibilities.....

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This boy was our pick of the litter from a July 4th birth. Since we moved and can't keep all the dogs, most of the younger ones are being sold. Figured we might as well find a youth who wants a dog and may not be able to afford one rather then just sell him.
There is no way I would have parted with this dog at a younger age, circumstances have changed though.

Whoever ends up with this boy will be happy with him.

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OH, forgot to mention that this dog has almost all GRCH bloodlines with nice looks and we're looking for a DUAL PURPOSE home for him preferably. Would like some show questions as well as hunting. I know, some of you just cringed! LOL.

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