Looking for a first dog... Maybe a gsp...

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JUSTYN

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Hey guys new to the forum im 15 and from New Jersey. I think i want a GSP if my parents want one. They said once my brother left for college i could get a dog.

I want a white GSP maybe a black head. lol.
Was also thinking maybe a vizsla cuz my dad likes them.
Or a English pointer.

Someone let me no if this would be good and if anyone has one they want to sell.
Thanks
 
Well I will give you the same advice given to me when I started looking. You neeed to find a dog that fits you and your family, GSP's are very active and require a lot of exercise. I am sure this is true for just about all hunting breeds. I would recommend doing your research and being realistic. My 5 mo old GSP takes me on at least a jog/run and a walk every day. He requires the exercise or he becomes a little distructive. Good luck in your search.
 
I wish I would of read this first before your intro. At 15 I think I would get the dog your dad wants then you two can train the pup together and hunt together with his Money.:thumbsup:
And with your first dog you will learn alot and then get your own dog and show up dads Vizsla.:D
What are the reasons your father wants a Vizsla and what are yours for wanting a EP or GSP??
 
I think my dad just likes the vizslas because he works at a school as a maintence guy and the one cop brings two vizslas down to train em.

I want mostly a GSP because i have read that they are great pointing dogs. And my uncle also had one. Idk exactly if anyone could help somehow or just let me no if you no anyone selling any of them.
 
Vislas can be real nice (I'd be interested in one some day myself) but they have their foibles that you and your dad should be aware of.

First, unlike GSP's for example (where many dogs from widely varying backgrounds can be counted on to be good hunting dogs with training--due to stability within the breed) you have to do your homework when getting a "V".

If I were getting one I'd look only towards proven hunting dogs I had watched work from breeders I could trust to answer my questions--or from some of the better field trial lines with proven doggie game history. I'd want a dog with a LOT of bird intensity/drive for a "V" (some of them just aren't that driven to hunt and thus are tricky to train).

Vislas are "softer" than most dogs. They don't take harsh training methods or pressure well, and can shut down or take a lot of work to bring along if you don't take things slow. They often take a while longer to develop, and are very clingy. They don't want to be away from you so seperation anxiety can be a huge problem if they need to be alone for any lenght of time. People call them "velcro" dogs for a reason. I wouldn't advise getting one if you don't intend to keep it in the house with you, if you need to crate or kennel it for most of a day. If you want a best buddy that will always want to be right next to you wherever you are, and don't mind learning about training and are willing to take it slow, they can be fantastic dogs.

I wouldn't have any idea of where to begin with Visla recommendations out your way. For GSP's I might check into clubs. Here's a newsletter from one in NJ: http://www.egspc.com/Forms/TNLT%20Issues/Tick%20N%20Liver%20Tales%20Sept%2009.pdf

This kennel has a pretty good rep. http://www.honeyrunshorthairs.com/

Here's a few from Maryland that may not be too far away, breeding looks good, I've no doubt pups from any of their breedings would work out fine for you: http://www.friedelsheim-gsp.com/ http://www.fieldmastersshorthairs.com/

Couple of others I can't say much about but might be worth checking into:
http://littlewingkennels.com/ http://www.cruzinkennels.com/index.php

Good luck!
 
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GSP is the greatest choice to make for Pointing.

they do require alot of attention on a daily excercize requirements. if you live in the country with space to let the dog run around, or jog in the morning or evening, you wouldnt have a problem.


I had a GSP and loved it. smartest dog i ever had owned.
 
Dont live quite in the country but im young and a dog would help me get in shape for football if i knew it needed a lot of exercise.
 
any hunting dog you get is gonna need ample attention and exercise. do plenty of research on the breeds to see what fits your expectations and wants the most. everyone is gonna say the breed they have is the best and that their dog is great and different then the average dog in the breed. dont be detoured. do your research.
I'm not bashing the site or the members, i take great info away every day. but when looking for a first dog best thing to do on here is to find out how many different breeds there are and what regions they do well in. huntin dogs are kinda like women. you get one and you either love it, hate it or wanna have em all.
 
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