Your breed of dog and why

Shadow said:
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SW Kansas- can see Oklahoma-surprising there's any green- Britt's feel this is their play area
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Great looking dogs. I'm a Brittany lover and have put up some posts about Gus the Orphan Dog, my companion afield.
 
SetterNut said:
For me its always been setters. I have had Irish, Gordon, Red, and Llewellin.

Pro
Very good noses
Good stamina and range
Lots of natural point
As good with family and kids as you can have.
Best looking dogs on the planet.
Can take cold conditions better than most

Cons
Some don't have much natural retrieving instinct as some breeds
Do take some grooming
Heat tolerance can be a problem for some.
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A huntin' buddy has a Gordon and its paw area to weight is phenonmenal. We hunted chukar for two days in northern NV. He ran his dog without boots the whole time, and his pads were unharmed.
 
thanks- they've never jumped the fence- but watch out when you go out the gate- 1/2 mile to that tank
was full of thorns 1st year- looks like it's going to be again- definately have to have good boots on
 
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Shadow

I grew up and love the flint hills. Best place to live ever is Manhattan Ks right after Wamego but if I ever had to leave this place and could pick where to go I'm buying that house of yours. Love the view from behind the dog pen.
 
I have mainly labs and one GSP. I went with the labs because they are such versitile gun dogs and they are great with the family. I also have a GSP because I heard how awesome they are at pointing pheasants. I love him to death and wouldn't trade Gunther for anything...but I'd stick with the labs :)
 
RoosterTim- it is peacefull- sometimes we have to look to make sure these winds don't blow stuff too far
not to much big game out here- but every now and then something comes arround to really get the Britt's worked up- barking then awfull quite- so I opened the window to look to the side- ahh got to take a picture- pretty sure I could get one with the bow out the window come hunting time

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BritChaser said:
A huntin' buddy has a Gordon and its paw area to weight is phenonmenal. We hunted chukar for two days in northern NV. He ran his dog without boots the whole time, and his pads were unharmed.
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I have had two Gordons and one was a great dog, the other one was average.

My Avatar dog Ace has good feet. The last day and a half of the season last year he put in 60 miles. Feet held up great, but this is not chukar ground :)
 
PUDELPOINTER

Pudel is the German word for poodle . The word literally means puddle or water and the German hunting Pudel was a strong, intelligent, water retrieving maniac.

They breed the Pudel to English pointers ( nose, preydrive and pointing abilities) when creating this extrmely versitle breed. The Pudel genes were so strong, pointers were breed back 8 times to get the desired result---- a very durable pointing dog with strong retrieving instincts and a love for water. They also found the Pudel's disposition produced a well mannered, easily trainable dog that makes a great family pet. Agressive animals are very rare and are not bred. Very little shedding too.

So what's not to like?
 
Lab - do way more waterfowl than upland hunting these days. The only con I have with my lab for upland is the heat and wear down. Can't beat them for waterfowl and all around versatility. Also, grew up with spaniels while living in Iowa and they are one of the most versatile dogs around.
 
Roosterslayer said:
Lab - do way more waterfowl than upland hunting these days. The only con I have with my lab for upland is the heat and wear down. Can't beat them for waterfowl and all around versatility. Also, grew up with spaniels while living in Iowa and they are one of the most versatile dogs around.
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nice way of putting it- I've thought highly of spaniels since 1972-
think with proper intruduction they can best many a lab
lab being the greatest retriever- I've seen some sick labs
 
Gsp

GSP because I never know what I am gonna be huntin'. My common winter day starts with ducks at daylight in tough Louisiana swamp requiring a hard retriever. After ducks woodcock, then if I am on a hot field, evening doves. My GSP's handle all this with no problem. Also in the swamps it is not unusual for them to tree, bay, and retrieve a squirrel, flush and retrieve rabbits, and track deer. They are a hoot to hang out with and they offer a good level of protection for my family at home, (just last week ole' Annabel dispatched a snake heading toward my wife and grandyoungin) and me and my gear on the road. I usually keep them in shape by running them while I am on horseback and they have the grit to do it, and still have the biddability to hunt on foot during bird season.
I know it sounds like I am bragging on "my superdog " but these traits have been common to all my GSP's with little to no effort on my part.
 
I hunt GSP's, but I think all breeds have specific traits which allow us (Hunters) to choose the right dog for the right job.

I hunt ducks, quail, grouse, dove, pheasant, squirrels and now doing some blood trailing with my dogs. GSP's are extremely versatile dogs.

These dogs are easily trained and can be high ranging or close-in pointing dogs. Very intelligent and the only limitation is how you train them and what you want them to hunt. The GSP can do it all, its how owner trains them that really counts!:thumbsup:
 
wesslpointer said:
Dam if only the gsp had a labs coat. Might be a very verstial gun dog!

,:thumbsup: www.wesslpointer.com
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They make good thermal dog vests that helps the GSP's weakness in cold water. Im from Oklahoma so water conditions (Temps) do not get drastically cold. But what I can say is the GSP is on heck of a swimmer and retriever, when coupled with a great nose makes them an exceptional finding of birds on blind retrieves.:cheers:
 
1pheas4 said:
That may be my next "breed" of bird dog. Do you know if you can train them to flush only and not point?
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I never focused soley on training a GSP just for FLUSHING. I train my dogs too hold point until I arrive and at times give them the OKAY Command to flush birds out of thick cover that I find easier to let the dog do. "Remember a pointing dog knows where the bird is, the hunter does not".

Again I stress that only when I give the command do I allow the dog to Flush. (This can create problems if not kept in check by the Hunter) I also let My Older dogs relocate on their own. (These are seasoned dogs, that understand the whole find, point, shoot retieve concept) that will not bust birds unless I give them the OKAY command.

If I was a field trial guru of course I would train only to be be steady to wing and shot.
 
OKIEGunner said:
I never focused soley on training a GSP just for FLUSHING. I train my dogs too hold point until I arrive and at times give them the OKAY Command to flush birds out of thick cover that I find easier to let the dog do. "Remember a pointing dog knows where the bird is, the hunter does not".

Again I stress that only when I give the command do I allow the dog to Flush. (This can create problems if not kept in check by the Hunter) I also let My Older dogs relocate on their own. (These are seasoned dogs, that understand the whole find, point, shoot retieve concept) that will not bust birds unless I give them the OKAY command.

If I was a field trial guru of course I would train only to be be steady to wing and shot.
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Exactly!!! Why would you want a flush a bird without you sometimes knowing it!!! Dog goes on point, you walk up to reasonable distance, then release your dog to flush!! That is the way to hunt wild birds in my opinion, with a gsp!! If you hunt by yourself and are doing the circuit, then you can control whatever you want. In real life hunting, it is almost impossible to do!!!Birds flush other then the one that is pointed and someone is going to shoot, unless you are alone and choose not too!!!!:cheers:
 
Braque du Bourbonnaise. Does it all, but can't withstand Arctic conditions for very long; at 63, neither can I. Had Labs my entire life, wanted something different this go-'round, and flat fell in love with the breed. Hank is going to be a dandy!
 
I have a small Munsterlander (Gunner) 2 years old. Best dog I have ever owned. I have had GSP, Brittany, English Springer Spaniel and Lab. He is a very versitle dog. Points, retrieves, loves the water. He can hunt all day.
Hunted with a group of die hard SD boys and all of them owned these dogs. After hunting with them for 3 days, I decided to get one. Drove 9 hours from my IL home to Sioux City Iowa to get him. Great family dog as well but does need excercise.

Bob
 
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