Dogs that didn't work out

jeffstally

jeffstally

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Dove-tailing on the thread "Your breed of dog and why," have there been any breeds that just never worked out for you? I don't want to start a breed-bashing thread just breeds that you personally have owned and did not have good luck with.

I had bad luck buying a springer from a back yard breeder and after 4 years decided to rehome him because he couldn't smell a bird.

When I was a kid my parents had a golden retriever that was quite possibly the worst dog in the history of the world. I think that it may have had a chemical imbalance in the brain. It was extremely hyper and couldn't learn a thing. I am sure it was from a back yard breeder as well.

Have you had any bad experiences?
 
I bought a four year old English Pointer from a trainer. Great dog, listened very well and was great around my kids. But, his nose was below average and he had a tough time putting pheasants in the bag. Gave him to a guy that hunted quail and he ended up making a nice quail dog.
 
I have had two dog that didn't work out. The first was my first very own bird dog. A mix between EP and ES. She was a great dog as far as her pet skills. She was also a terrific hunter. Good drive, good nose and work like a setter, however she was very gun shy. Shoot near her and she was over the hill and headed for home. She lived 10 years and became a farm dog. Just a super good dog but that was all she was a good dog.

The second was one of two "twin" male EP my brother-in-law and I went in together on. It was a two for one deal and I know why. The first dog was dynamite good (Arnold). Great nose and personality. Lived to hunt and hunted with for you. The dog never had a day of training in its life and hunting like it had been to finishing school. His twin however was not so great. He was like Danny Divito on the movie Twins. That dog was just a waste of dog food. I hate to say it but both died of a heart condition that that group of pups had. I really miss Arnold but I would be lying if I said I cried when we found Danny.
 
Vizsla....

I hope not to offend anyone. I had a Vizsla from quality breeding, with ok drive, and pretty smart. BUT!!!! Horrible personality, this dog was well socialized as a pup but was just plain unpredictable around other dogs and was very likely to become aggressive around humans when she was tired or nervous. I think her problems all came from a lack of self confidence that I think tends to be prevelant with this breed. I lost a lot of sleep and a few tears trying to help her.

Steve
 
early 70's I was given an 11 week old Irish Setter- owners said the parents were great bird dogs- beautifull dog- absolutely no point- was supposed to be a great bred pointing dog- tried- over 2 years visited with three trainers who worked her

sorry- was the word, no point in her- real nice dog- gave her to a freind who fell in love with her

if the dog is a pointing dog with no point- be happy with that or give it away- is what I was told- sound advice still 40 years later
 
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