Opal Pups Chillin'

The Opal/Tie pups are growing. They slept most of the day. We put ice bucket in their insulated kennel and they keep cool as cucumbers all day!

Cub Rolls Again

Went to an estate sale last Saturday. This cub had not run in 5 years. Only took a while to get her humming again. Excuse the shirtless rider! It is really hot here.

Sigrid Says Pop Can't Count!~

Sigrid came over yesterday and helped take the stitches from the pup tails. She counted the boys and girls and found there are 3 males and 4 females. Pop had said 2 and 5. The little male in the top photo is her favorite she said. We kept them inside about an hour and they were perfectly happy, not even whimpering for their mother. We think they enjoyed the cooler temperature of the house. These are Opal/Tie pups and some are still available. Price $350.00

Sarge Looking For Sigrid

Sigrid came over today and worked and played with Sarge and Layla. She sure misses Mollie. When she had to run inside, Sarge watched to see where she had gone. Finally, Sarge just howled in sadness wanting her to return!

Moll To Mississippi

Dennis Goins came by on his way to Missouri and picked up Mollie. We will miss her. Sigrid was here to oversee the deal. Dennis has a Feist from another Kennel. Sure hope Moll turns out to be a good one for him. Dennis' main residence is in Waterford, Mississippi, he has a place in south Missouri too. He has 1100 acres where Mollie can hunt squirrels.

Dog Trainer Coming Home

Sigrid will be home tomorrow. I know Sarge, Moll and Layla will be glad to have their friend home.

Moll

Our dog trainer, Sigrid, will be home from Captivia Island Monday. Sarge will be glad and also Moll if she is still here. We are keeping a male and female for fall training. Siggie likes Layla so we are selling Moll. Someone is supposed to come Monday for her. If they don't she is for sale. Her mother is a female feist out of Opal and Shooter and her father is Tie. She was born the last day of Feb. so she is 4 month old. She has had all her shots, etc. Price $400.00

Sambo

Sam is out of a daughter of Opal and Shooter and Tie. The Stewart Malone family own Sammy. They are getting a pup from Opal and Tie (female) so he will have a partner. They already own one Feist. You can see her in the picture. She actually caught this squirrel on the ground as it ventured into her territory. She shared her catch with Sam. Angela Malone sent us these pictures and we are glad to see Sam. He is really gorgeous! We have his sister, Mollie!

Here is the Malone's email to us:

Larry & Betty

These are some older pictures my niece took of Sammy and forwarded to me so I could share with you. Sammy's coloring does not show up well in these because he is actually more buttermilk colored than when we picked him up. I will send newer pictures soon. (Waiting on tech support).

The larger dog is our Frankie. Frankie actually caught this squirrel sneaking across the yard and was willing to share with his little friend. The Malones

Rhoda AKA Sugar

We called Sugar "Rhoda" as she went back to ole Rowdy. Rodney Bowen Family calls her Sugar. Her sire is Ole Dan out of Romeo. Rodney is bring Sugar and we will be bred to Spud. Spud is Romeo's half brother. Can't wait to see Rhoda again!

Richland Creek, AR

Yesterday we went to Richland Creek. Richland Creek flows north into the Buffalo River. It is a beautiful area. The road there has been blocked by a rock, tree slide for over two years. Just recently the Forest Service fixed the block.

I used to squirrel hunt along this Creek, but the road is poor now and will almost knock you out of your truck by holes and rub broading. I hunt more south of me now as the roads are lots better.

Opal ~/~ Tie Pups at a Week old!

Yes, some of the pups are still available!

Our Opal pups are ONE week old and man, have they changed. They are growing like my watermelons are! The top picture I captured all 7 and the one the one below I got 6 of them in the picture. I think there are 2 males and 5 females, but I have hardly handled them and could be one off on the males.

Layla

Our pup from Sadie Belle and Tie, Layla.

Don't want to wear you out!

This was taken June 16, Saturday. I will not bug you with another picture of the watermelon i am watching until June 23! I have lots of watermelons coming on now. I sprayed again with Bobbex last night. This one is bigger today, but I will not take a photo. Don't want to wear you out with all the melon pictures.

Opal Pups Here

The Opal / Tie litter were born late June 12th. Did not make it 'til my birthday. She had 5 females and 2 males. Line bred pups will usually be of uniform size and color if the parents are the same color. Opal is buttermilk colored and Tie is white with lemon trim. The pups had dew claws and and tails docked yesterday. Some are available if you are interested. $350.00 is the price of my pups.

My Girls Sing To Me!

Doubled Overnight!

Wow, did not realize how fast watermelons grow. This one doubled in size overnight. My vines are full now. Mouth is watering, too!

Watermelon Time Around The Bend In Galla Meadow!

Deer Scare

Betty thinks this might scare some deer away...I doubt it. A rifle is about all that will work.

Pheonix Squirrel Dog--Layla!

Layla meets the boss of Galla Creek Mountain Feist Squirrel Dog Kennel!

We traveled to Dumas, AR and met Lee Moore to get our breeding fee pup. She is out of Tie and Sadie Bell. Tie is out of Dobs and Shooter; Sadie is from Spud and Opal. Spud, Opal and Dobs are all pups of Spook with each having a different sire!

Sigrid named the buttermilk Mountain Feist Pup--Layla Limbleaner! Hope she bends some limbs over when she matures. She is laid back and a real mouthy pup.
Above is Lee and myself and below Lee's friend Jimmy is in the photo. Jimmy has some outstanding squirrel dogs.
Lee Moore calls his Kennel--Phoenix Squirrel Dogs! He has a sign on his truck to prove it.

Sigrid Leading

Sigrid has taught Moll and Sarge to lead. Here they seem to be leading her to Galla Lake!

Frog Giggin!

If you have never been 'frog hunting', you have missed out on a lot of fun. You can go in a small boat or just along a bank. Need a flashlight and quick hands. These photos are shared by Rev. Rutland. Photo above is of Lane with one of the catch and below Dylan shows one. Pictures are hazy because it is pitch dark. Rev. said Hagar went along on the adventure, but Ish 'Teddy" stayed at home with Mom, Torrie. Collin may not have went alone either!

The best part of frog hunting is the frying up of the catch. The legs will jump a little in the iron skillet, but it is the tastiest meal you can imagine.

Thanks for sharing with us Rev. Below is Hagar and Ish hanging out. Sorry, I could not get the picture to turn...just turn you head and look. You know I am hillbilly and lucky just to get this posted.

Sargent Zeppelin Takes The Plunge

Siggie took Mollie and Sarge to Galla Lake for a swim!

Wow!

I don't often check the Hunter's Horn at the bottom of our Blog to see how many have stopped by--This is our number of visitors as of today! Thanks to all of you who come here to check on us at Galla Creek! 278, 130 visistors as of today! That is over a quarter million folks stopping by to see us!

Hunters' Horn

Hannah's Roscoe

Hannah sent new pictures of her Roscoe--our Issy! In the bottom picture he is already checking out a squirrel. Hannah said she is positive he will make an awesome squirrel dog!

Heath Thomas' Has One Pup

Heath Thomas has only one pup left from the Zeke / Zoey litter. The bottom picture is Zeke and his pup. Heath lives in southern LA if you are interested in a Feist pup in that area here is

his email address! heaf75@gmail.com!

Next Tractor Project

This is my next tractor project. She hasn't purred in over 5 years but I think she will rise again! I am calling her Rusty!

Finally Got Rain

We got a good rain Sunday night and Monday, but it will only last a few days as it is so dry here that the rain disappeared quickly.

Betty Gets a Wagon Wheel for her Birthday!

Betty wanted this wagon wheel on a landscape timber to use to hang her bird feeders. I mounted it on this old iron pipe. She loves it!

Home Place

These photos are from Carroll County, AR on the farm where Betty grew up. Her sister took them. Bumper crop?