Re: Winery / upland bird hunting trip
Having lived in the south Okanagan long while back, I can attest to the occasional rattle snake. However, my bigger concern is for the retriever. You see, that area has a abundance Canadian prickly pear cactus. The spines are long and sharp and have no trouble penetrating leather boots and rubber boots too. I have seen dogs with the cactus stuck in the feet and to a lesser extent the legs and body. They are not easily removed from a dog paw and if broken off will work their way in much deeper and could result in a trip to the vet for removal. If your dog is experienced in this type of field, fine, take him. If not leave him at home. Long hair dogs fair better.
And the irony is that chukar, quail, pheasants and doves seem to know the prickly protection afforded.
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