Many of you know I am looking for a dog

Jakeismydog2 said:
Those of you suggesting Britts...

I have hunted over a few different Britts. Probably 3-4 is all. All of them were boot polishers compared to the GSP's I hunt with. I hear some of you talk about big running Britts, I guess I am skeptical since I have never seen one like that.

I always liked the Britts I hunted with, they seemed friendlier than the GSP's. I also appreciate the smaller size.

Also how is a small Britt going to do in the duck blind with me?
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uhm- you might want to stop and think- before you say Britt's are Bootpolishers compared to GSP- how far ranging out in front in a mile field do you need to see something that handles, points, holds- and backs

you want to see a couple bootpolisher Britt's that might run over your well known GSP- being that you laugh at Britt's

is 47 lbs little to you
 
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Shadow said:
uhm- you might want to stop and think- before you say Britt's are Bootpolishers compared to GSP- how far ranging out in front in a mile field do you need to see something that handles, points, holds- and backs

you want to see a couple bootpolisher Britt's that might run over your well known GSP- being that you laugh at Britt's

is 47 lbs little to you
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I sure was not trying to disrespect your Britts. I was just saying that I have yet to experience (since I have few experiences with Britts) what many of you are talking about with your dogs. I am not calling you a liar or anything like that... Just saying I have never seen a Britt run big like many of you say, so it is hard for me to think of them as big running dogs.
 
The easiest way to make up your mind is to buy a Brittney and a GSP. Can't go wronge with that combination.
 
Jakeismydog2 said:
I sure was not trying to disrespect your Britts. I was just saying that I have yet to experience (since I have few experiences with Britts) what many of you are talking about with your dogs. I am not calling you a liar or anything like that... Just saying I have never seen a Britt run big like many of you say, so it is hard for me to think of them as big running dogs.
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Neither GSP's or Brits are considered "big running dogs". EP's, with a few setters mixed in, are the ones you think of as "big running dogs". With that said, there are brits, and GSP's that run as big as the biggest running pointers. The difference is with brits and GSP's, you see less of those dogs as a total percentage of the breed. As far as GSP's and Brits, IMO they run nearly exactly the same. By no means does the average GSP run bigger then the average brit.... A good comparison would be to look at the results of trials. Especially NSTRA and AKC trials where GSP's and Brits are most likely to go head to head. Look at the resuls of the AKC National Gun Dog Championships that are held every year. You see a nearly identicle number of Brits and GSP's ontop of the podium. Last year a GSP won, followed by 2 brits, and another GSP in 4th. A couple years ago it was almost all brits, a year or two before then it was almost all GSP's. And those are Horseback Gun Dogs that run a lot bigger then the average hunter would ever want. If you want a big running Brit, there are plenty of them out there.
 
Jakeismydog2 said:
The GSP's I have hunted over most my life never seem to shed much, or at least bother my buddy enough to complain. They are only inside for 4-5 hours a day though. I plan on my dog being inside most of the day.
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Believe me they shed plenty. Couple times of the year when they blow their coats as do all dogs it gets worse. Probably not as bad as some longer haired breeds, but still plenty of shedding going on. Their diet can play a big factor on how much they shed also. A diet that is rich in Omega fatty acids seems to reduce some of the shedding, but does not eliminate it. A good brushing on a regular basis helps things a bit too.


Here's my two cents. I hope your not insinuating that your decision will be based solely on which breed sheds the least. They all shed and if they are to live in the house, you WILL be vacuuming dog hair regardless. :)

Seriously... research the different breeds and base your decision on what breed best fits your needs and lifestyle, then begin your search for a breeder.
 
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Get any dog you want.Buy a Furminator and pay your daughter 2 bucks a time to do it. Dog is happy, kid is happy, best of all wife is happy.
 
I already have a furminator and a 6 year old dog that sheds plenty. Usually three times a year he blows his coat. I can handle it... my wife cant. If the difference between not getting a dog and getting a dog is based on shedding. I am going with a dog that sheds less instead of no dog.
 
i understand. I was just screwing around. I know allergies can be a pain in the butt when it comes to dog and cat hair.
 
Jakeismydog2 said:
If the difference between not getting a dog and getting a dog is based on shedding. I am going with a dog that sheds less instead of no dog.
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Understood. But... opinions on here will vary, even within the same breed and unless you have owned or know someone who has owned every breed, determining which one sheds less may prove to be futile. Common sense tells you longer haired breeds require more coat maintenance and thus may shed more, but much of that will depend on how well the coat is maintained. For what it's worth, just accept the fact that the dog will shed and move on to more important criteria. But... that is just my opinion FWIW.
 
Jakeismydog2 said:
I sure was not trying to disrespect your Britts. I was just saying that I have yet to experience (since I have few experiences with Britts) what many of you are talking about with your dogs. I am not calling you a liar or anything like that... Just saying I have never seen a Britt run big like many of you say, so it is hard for me to think of them as big running dogs.
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I didn't take it that way- I'm out here in flat wide open country- when I was back east 1/4 mile out was big running- prefer mine to stay within 1/4 mile- but no birds arround and we hit a mile by mile field- well- I have 3 Garmins

back yard is 1/2 mile square
 
I have a Brittany and I just keep his hair trimmed up short - that makes any shedding less noticeable. He does shed but I don't think its too bad - especially compared to the in-laws Lab and Mini American Eskimo. I think he looks really sharp with short hair as well, he's small so the wife can handle him on a walk and on her lap.

Chuck
 
There is not too many that don't shed. Even wire hairs shed, I have friends that have them and they shed plenty. My labs and short hairs sheded way worse then my spaniels. A brit sheds about the same as a springer, which is tolerable, but still clean up work. Trimming helps a bunch. If you wish for a dog that sheds not much, to not at all, you may want to try one of the new designer breeds like the Labradoodle things.(here we go, easy now:D) they seem to work for some, but are not built for that high desire style in the field yet for the most part. I believe if the strange folks that started the concept, would have done a better job on selection of dogs the desire could be better.
 
most don't understand- a dog always in the house will shed way more than a dog that lives in a kennel

think of it as- an animal adapts to it's invirimont- confused by the seasons in the house- but left outside- sheds the protective winter coat when it's warm- and grows new hair before fall

you have a dog 1/2 inside and 1/2 outside all year long- you are going to be constantly battling shedding- any dog
 
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