Gun Dog Forum

OK. The poster asked what to look for in a dog or pup. Some described the characteristics of an ideal dog that you might accidently stumble on once in a lifetime if you're talking about a pup, and one that is going to cost you in the range of $2500 if you're talking about a trained and finished gun ...

Just a comment. We went to 20 ga, field load 8's years ago for quail - less damage to the birds. Considerably less damage.

Drive 3000 miles round trip, Tenn. to SD, frequent stops and two days each way. (No air travel, read too many horror stories and my dogs ain't gonna' add to the stats) Spend well over a thousand bucks on license, food and lodging. Walk a thousand miles. Bring home the possession limit of 15 ring-nec...

We use "Stay" instead of "whoa". Got a setter who is constantly trying to reposition when on point, resulting in a flush when he gets too close. The "stay" command is essential - he'll still flush now and then when out of view. Without this command he would be essentially useless, flushing more bird...

Why would anyone need a guide for pen raised planted birds? So they will furnish a dog?

One thing never seems to be mentioned. The nature and disposition of the individual dog. We nearly ruined a very promising pup at 5 months by using the tried and true long leash and planted birds this year. He became very confused as to exactly what was expected of him. Instead of pointing, he would...