Jack of all trades

[Toad]

BTW my vote is one of my small very fast Goldens! Did you expect anything else?

That is exactly the kind of unbiased opinion I was hoping for. :thumbsup:

Our golden passed away a couple years ago about this time. He was a great dog and a wonderful friend to pass the time with. My friends and hunting buddies still bring him up from time to time, even though he never did anything super spectacular in the field. I think that's proof of the way goldens spread joy and happiness to everyone they meet.
:cheers:

For me, personally, a golden would not be at the top of my list of dogs for an all-bird challenge, however I know it could be done. And, I imagine it would also be a heluva lot of fun travelling all over the US with the happiest breed of dog that ever lived.

 

[goldenboy]

That is exactly the kind of unbiased opinion I was hoping for. :thumbsup:

Our golden passed away a couple years ago about this time. He was a great dog and a wonderful friend to pass the time with. My friends and hunting buddies still bring him up from time to time, even though he never did anything super spectacular in the field. I think that's proof of the way goldens spread joy and happiness to everyone they meet.
:cheers:

For me, personally, a golden would not be at the top of my list of dogs for an all-bird challenge, however I know it could be done. And, I imagine it would also be a heluva lot of fun travelling all over the US with the happiest breed of dog that ever lived.

Toad, if you are ever in the market for a good hunting golden, let me know. I usually have a litter every other year. My female should be about ready next spring. The last litter was phenomenal! I sent them to North Dakota all over MN, (one is a guide dog for a goose and duck outfitter) and even one to Southern California to hunt in the mountains down there! I love surprising guys with the talent and abilities my "goldens" show to the hunting world.

 

[quail hound]

Toad, if you are ever in the market for a good hunting golden, let me know. I usually have a litter every other year. My female should be about ready next spring. The last litter was phenomenal! I sent them to North Dakota all over MN, (one is a guide dog for a goose and duck outfitter) and even one to Southern California to hunt in the mountains down there! I love surprising guys with the talent and abilities my "goldens" show to the hunting world.

Gb. We don't see many goldens in the field out here in Cali but I did notice one fine looking smaller golden last year a guy was running. I wonder if it was your pup?

 

[goldenboy]

Gb. We don't see many goldens in the field out here in Cali but I did notice one fine looking smaller golden last year a guy was running. I wonder if it was your pup?

He just get her from me last Nov. So I doubt it was her. He was going to take her to snake training first before he dropped her in the fields to hunt. He wanted a hunting golden but couldn't find a breeder in S. Cal. so he called me up and bought one over the phone. He flew up and picked her up a few months later. She lives in San Diego, swims in the ocean and has a great life! Maybe someday you will run into them.

 

[Uncle Buck]

Based on the fact I am getting an inquiry everyday for one of my pups, the versitle Pudelpointer is the one that truly does it all.

 

[94NDTA]

Jack of all trades? It's the Labrador retriever. Is it the ideal dog for every hunting situation? Maybe not, but they proven many times over to be successful for hunting any bird you can think of.

There is an interesting book I think you guys may like. The Labrador Shooting Dog by Mike Gould. Good book on training an all around hunting dog, and just a good read.

Also, one of traits I look for is a good dog at home. Labs have an excellent track record for being awesome pets as well as hunting dogs.

 

[BrownDogsCan2]

Jack of all trades? It's the Labrador retriever. Is it the ideal dog for every hunting situation? Maybe not, but they proven many times over to be successful for hunting any bird you can think of.

There is an interesting book I think you guys may like. The Labrador Shooting Dog by Mike Gould. Good book on training an all around hunting dog, and just a good read.

Also, one of traits I look for is a good dog at home. Labs have an excellent track record for being awesome pets as well as hunting dogs.

Love that book...when I think of quail hound that is how I picture Robert.

 

[Toad]

Toad, if you are ever in the market for a good hunting golden, let me know. I usually have a litter every other year. My female should be about ready next spring. The last litter was phenomenal! I sent them to North Dakota all over MN, (one is a guide dog for a goose and duck outfitter) and even one to Southern California to hunt in the mountains down there! I love surprising guys with the talent and abilities my "goldens" show to the hunting world.

I hope I'm not in the market for any kind of dog any time soon. I've got one dog in her prime and another that I'm still calling a "pup", even though she's 2 now.

Sounds like you have some great dogs there, and anybody would be lucky to have one.
:cheers:

 

[Wilhelm]

There is a reason the Drahthaar is called the Worlds Most Versatile Dog, and is the most popular hunting dog in Germany and Austria, and gaining popularity here in the states, Russia, Argentina and elsewhere among hunters, despite not being registered with our AKC and living off hunting reputation solely.

It surpassed the 4 breeds from which it came (Kurzhaar-GSP, Griffon, Pudelpointer and Stichelhaar) and good ones are amazing.
Most are smarter than their owners and thats the real problem, given their drive. They are not weekend dogs, they live and need to hunt. And they are heat seeking missiles.
Im partial to them, but I also like the Munsters, Wachtelhunds and DKs, PPs