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jeffstally

jeffstally

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Well, I decided to rehome my 4 year old springer, Elmer. He just does not have what it takes in the nose dept. Tremendous drive, but couldn't smell his own fart. Never buy a pup from a backyard breeder!!

I have and excellent female springer from Pine Shadows, and a 10 month old red setter that shows a lot of promise from the little I know about pointers. My wife put me on a cap of 3 dogs, so I have room for one more.

I am debating whether to get another red setter (or maybe an english), probably from Berg Bros. Or do I go with another springer?

The springers sure work the cattails nice, and there are a lot of cattails in MN. I also see myself doing a number of quail and some Hun hunts where a team of setters would be nice.

Hmmmmm.....
 
That is strange fpr springer not to have a nose. But it does happen, my wife cannot smell either. Lucky for her. But I'd get another springer they are a good close working dog. They do have a very keen nose as a rule. So I'd take the chance. Did you see the post I made where springers are being used to find cancer in humans?..............Bob
 
Don't let the pointer guys propaganda fool you, springers work great on covey birds. Just ask the hundred our so quail coveys my dog worked this season.:thumbsup:
 
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bobeyerite said:
That is strange fpr springer not to have a nose. But it does happen, my wife cannot smell either. Lucky for her. But I'd get another springer they are a good close working dog. They do have a very keen nose as a rule. So I'd take the chance. Did you see the post I made where springers are being used to find cancer in humans?..............Bob
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I did, Bob. That was very interesting. I have also heard of dogs being used to detect seizures before they occur.
 
I should have really asked it this way:

Do you think that a person would benefit more in the field with two setters and a flusher or vice versa??

Almost everyone I hunt with has flushers.
 
I think 2 setters on the ground would be easier to handle than 2 springers, but having the extra dog power of being able to keep a fresh springer on the ground would also be nice. Tough question, but one we should all be so lucky to have.:cheers:
 
jeffstally said:
I am debating whether to get another red setter (or maybe an english), probably from Berg Bros. ....
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I talked with these guys last year and very nice dogs. Did you get the red setter from them?

I would take the time for now and invest it in the Setter you have then decide later if you want another setter or springer.

them pointing breeds hunt the swamps also.
 
jeffstally said:
I have and excellent female springer from Pine Shadows, and a 10 month old red setter that shows a lot of promise from the little I know about pointers. My wife put me on a cap of 3 dogs, so I have room for one more.

I am debating whether to get another red setter (or maybe an english), probably from Berg Bros. Or do I go with another springer?

The springers sure work the cattails nice, and there are a lot of cattails in MN. I also see myself doing a number of quail and some Hun hunts where a team of setters would be nice.

Hmmmmm.....
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I sure wish I had room for "just one more"...........:10sign: That's a GOOD PROBLEM!!

All I can tell you is that I've seen and heard nothing but good things about the breeding programs/dogs from Pine Shadows and Berg Bros kennels. Both are top drawer.

And the comment about "backyard/barnyard, so-called" breeders is dead on. We see and hear about health problems and natural ability problems from dog produced by those guys on here and on other forums every day of the year. See recent threads re Hip Dysplasia etc etc.

Get a well bred pup with solid health credentials behind him and its sunny skies ahead.:cheers:

NB
 
goldeneye said:
I talked with these guys last year and very nice dogs. Did you get the red setter from them?

I would take the time for now and invest it in the Setter you have then decide later if you want another setter or springer.

them pointing breeds hunt the swamps also.
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I know that I should wait to get another one, but I would like something that can hunt next year.
 
jeffstally said:
I know that I should wait to get another one, but I would like something that can hunt next year.
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I think waiting a year or two would serve you well. I sounds like your Red Setter is the first pointer you have had. If that's the case I'd spend a season or two hunting behind the pointer. I think you would have a much better idea then whether to get another flusher or pointer. It isn't that your are lacking in dog power with having 2 dogs.

We can all point you in the direction we might prefer but ultimately it's you that has to make the decision. Take your time and make the right one.

Good luck and let us know what you finally decide.
 
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