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Re: Looking for Advice on Which Breed to Get
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02/02/15 03:22 PM
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bill oxner
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I'm really impressed with their range. It's not unusual to have them out 300 yards. The only negative thing about them is that their color makes them difficult to see in the field. That would have been a deal killer for me a few years ago, but the Garmin takes care of that.
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill
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Re: Looking for Advice on Which Breed to Get
[Re: Brad W]
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02/02/15 11:40 PM
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I agree that every breed can have dogs that are good house dogs and some that aren't. It's a lot of how you train them and how they have been bred.
I have a friend with a drahtaar and his dog is a great house dog. I have gsp's that have lived in the house and been fine.
My problem with some of these dogs when you get away from the gsp and pointers is how diluted the breed has become. I think you have to be real careful when buying those dogs to make sure you are getting a dog that will hunt.
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Re: Looking for Advice on Which Breed to Get
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02/03/15 03:54 AM
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I've hunted with lots of bad examples of all the popular breeds, and a few very very good examples of most of them. The common denominator with most of the bad was too much kennel time and not enough people time. IMHO the bottom line is if you spend enough time with them and really, really socialize them properly any of them will turn out great for you. As far as how they do in the house, my brother has a 7 month old pointer that behaves perfectly in the house, but if dad is home pup is inside. He spoils his babies. My pup (litter mate) is just shy of being a terror in the house because I don't let him in much. My 3 yr old pointer, on the other hand, can be trusted to stay inside all night, but he actually has bladder control...
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Re: Looking for Advice on Which Breed to Get
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02/03/15 04:00 AM
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kgbill
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And you may try picking the fattest, sleepiest pup in the litter. I have seen that personality carry through adulthood.
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Re: Looking for Advice on Which Breed to Get
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02/03/15 10:06 AM
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Take the time and read about this breed Deutscher Wachtelhund
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Re: Looking for Advice on Which Breed to Get
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02/03/15 05:28 PM
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I've seen Pudlepiunters come up in a couple of conversations, but have never actually seen one. Anyone know what they are about?
We all need to practice Whoa more.
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Re: Looking for Advice on Which Breed to Get
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02/03/15 06:34 PM
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I've seen Pudlepiunters come up in a couple of conversations, but have never actually seen one. Anyone know what they are about? Google them
I'll take a Black Female every time.
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Re: Looking for Advice on Which Breed to Get
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02/03/15 10:56 PM
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I've seen Pudlepiunters come up in a couple of conversations, but have never actually seen one. Anyone know what they are about? Google them Between big thumbs and autocomplete, looks like I massacred Pudelpointer. I have Googled them, but I was hoping for feedback from someone that has seen them work in the field. Most of what I have found on the Internet is from people that breed them, which are not necessarily going to be unbiased.
We all need to practice Whoa more.
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Re: Looking for Advice on Which Breed to Get
[Re: Brad W]
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02/17/15 02:05 AM
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I propose the Spinone Italiano I am getting a new pup Saturday. I lost my last to sago poisoning last May. The breed is very little known in the US and are hard to find however they are well worth the search They are an old breed and are in paintings by Micheal Angelo. They are highly affectionate pointers slow methodical close workers and tireless. They love water and are unbelievable natural retrievers. Cody was almost human. My wife house trained him at 8 weeks old in 4 days. I had owned beagles, English pointers, Brittneys, and labs all great dogs. However none of them compared to a Spinone. Do yourself a favor and google the Spinone italiano you will not regret it.
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Re: Looking for Advice on Which Breed to Get
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02/17/15 01:27 PM
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I've seen Pudlepiunters come up in a couple of conversations, but have never actually seen one. Anyone know what they are about? Google them Between big thumbs and autocomplete, looks like I massacred Pudelpointer. I have Googled them, but I was hoping for feedback from someone that has seen them work in the field. Most of what I have found on the Internet is from people that breed them, which are not necessarily going to be unbiased. You might try versatile dogs .com. as there are many owners of PP there. I have never seen one personally but no one has had nothing but great things to say about them. They are made up of mostly pointers so they have nice run and range to them. Can be very energetic but stable temperaments from what I have read
I'll take a Black Female every time.
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Re: Looking for Advice on Which Breed to Get
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02/17/15 05:42 PM
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I like the English Setters
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Re: Looking for Advice on Which Breed to Get
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02/17/15 06:32 PM
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get a britt. great house dog great hunter great with kids no dog more loyal i have or had all breeds
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Re: Looking for Advice on Which Breed to Get
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02/20/15 10:22 PM
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Get the breed you see in the field most where you hunt. There is a reason certain breeds predominate in certain areas. Get the dog from a trainer/breeder who is familiar with where you hunt. For instance, a lot of lines of GWPs don't do well where I hunt (S. Texas) due to the heat. Some of the snowbirds I know brought dogs down here from home and won't hunt them here because they fear heat stroke. Some breeds may be too slow for the type of hunting you do and some may work to fast. Stick with what you see from reliable breeders and you will have a better chance of getting a good dog suited to the kind of hunting you are doing.
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Re: Looking for Advice on Which Breed to Get
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02/20/15 11:57 PM
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Good dogs can adapt to the habitat and bird numbers as needed. My pointer ranges 800 yards on the prairie and 200 yards in the woods. Same with my shorthair. They both point birds in the dry desert to the humid woods
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Re: Looking for Advice on Which Breed to Get
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02/21/15 12:01 AM
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Get the breed you see in the field most where you hunt. There is a reason certain breeds predominate in certain areas. Get the dog from a trainer/breeder who is familiar with where you hunt. For instance, a lot of lines of GWPs don't do well where I hunt (S. Texas) due to the heat. Some of the snowbirds I know brought dogs down here from home and won't hunt them here because they fear heat stroke. Some breeds may be too slow for the type of hunting you do and some may work to fast. Stick with what you see from reliable breeders and you will have a better chance of getting a good dog suited to the kind of hunting you are doing. Exactly
I'll take a Black Female every time.
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Re: Looking for Advice on Which Breed to Get
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02/24/15 03:05 AM
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Re: Looking for Advice on Which Breed to Get
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03/01/15 03:17 PM
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Having lived with a Brit now for several months and having grown up with an English Setter, I'd say the setter was a little more laid back on the house. He is so calm and chill, but the second he hits the field he's a machine.
I'll also second (or third) the comment that he's not the best around little kids. He'll snap at you pretty good if you startle him awake while he's sleeping.
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Re: Looking for Advice on Which Breed to Get
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03/03/15 10:04 PM
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My setter has a ton of energy and only has two speeds, stop and 100mph. He is a terrible house dog but he is a great hunting dog. I would not trade him for anything.
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Re: Looking for Advice on Which Breed to Get
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03/03/15 11:05 PM
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My setter has a ton of energy and only has two speeds, stop and 100mph. He is a terrible house dog but he is a great hunting dog. I would not trade him for anything.
That sucker has a nose. I saw him catch the scent of a planted quail 8 feet away with the wind to his back.
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill
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Re: Looking for Advice on Which Breed to Get
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03/04/15 12:50 AM
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Hard to paint any breed with a broad brush. I'd gladly trade off all my other dogs for more setters! Haha
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Re: Looking for Advice on Which Breed to Get
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03/04/15 01:46 PM
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bill oxner
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YEP! I like all pointing breeds from pointers on down.
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill
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Re: Looking for Advice on Which Breed to Get
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03/04/15 02:35 PM
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Even after you pick the breed, you still need to find the bloodlines you like of that breed. Then narrow it down even farther to the bitch and shire that have those qualities. Then hope they past those qualities on to the pup you pick from the litter.
Shopping with your husband is like hunting with the game warden. Experience is what you get, when you didn't get what you wanted.
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