Gun Dog Forum

My shorthair (male) is 22.5" at the withers and weighs 50lbs. Should he not be bred, run trials, hunt tests, show ring? He's just a hunting dog so I'm not concerned but this has been a real interesting thread. I mainly hunt chukar and I think his size has several advantages for that type of hunting,...

This is where the magic happens

My GSP was never allowed on the couch, 2.5 years, and never a problem. He was taught early on it was off limits and would hit his bed or kennel when tired. Then came the problem, my girlfriend moved in with her lab mix and that dog is a couch potatoe. My shorthair was confused and I felt bad so now ...

Rowdy on Chukar


Jake

I'm envious, We've barely hit 60 here in the NW. Pretty much 50's with rain everyday and I'm starting to get a little water logged. Ready for some heat. Back to the question, I think the above suggestions are right on. Morning before the heat or in the evening after the sun has started to go down. I...

I apologize if this is a stupid question but how many (a few, some, most) breeders are aware if the dogs they are breeding carry this gene? I will be in the market for my second pup in the next year and LD is something I had only heard of briefly before this discussion. Is it something that I should...

Are you wanting this pup to hunt with or trial with?? If so, it might be consideration to send the pup somewhere during that 4 or 5 month period for training. He would be the perfect age to get started on birds and get a foundation built that you would be able to build upon in the future. PM me if ...

Very nice pic!!!

The hound pic is an Awesome action pic, WOW!!!

Jake

I'm not a breeder not have I ever owned a bird dog that was just a pet but I agree with some of the people above. As far as I'm concerned, there is nothing wrong with a bird dog being just a pet as long as they get the excercise they need. I'm sure there is a decent percentage of bird dogs that don'...

Congrats to your buddy for sticking with it and finding a solution. It shows that with hard work and some good advice you can usually come to the wanted conclusion. On a side note, it's interesting how much it varies in what people want in a dog, for example range. Where I hunt a big ranging dog is ...

Neil wrote:There are guys that go through 100 dogs looking for 2 like these.

Neli

Exactly. If they're honest and find birds, I'll take 'em.

Feel bad for your buddy but IMHO it's better than the opposite. Good Luck.

Jake

Boom! Go get the shovel.
I wouldn't think twice about it. You have a lot invested and should not have to deal with that or worry about it again. Boom!

Good Deal!!!, Bad Economy!!! I would have been all over this a year ago. It's a good price and I'm sure you'll find some people. If you need someone next year let me know. Good Luck.

Jake

For me a Lab is the definition of Gundog, they hunt for the gun. Pointing dogs range, find birds and point em. Labs work methodically within range for the hunter, which IMO is a GUNDOG!

Some people are idiots, just try and ignore 'em.

Jake

I don't know how tall my guy is but he is right at 50lbs, 2.5 years old. Living in the city I see quite a few Shorthairs and they are Gigantic in comparison. I'm always asked if my guy is a puppy. I wouldn't want a huge Shorthair. I hunt chukar at high elevations that I have to hike into for the mos...

IME, (this is a generality, individual mileage will vary!) dogs with a very natural back tend to also be a little more passive...or maybe stated differently, I've noticed that dominant, bold, hard charging aggressive hunting dogs seem less inclined to hit the skids when they see another dog standin...

All of em are different. My pup now (male) is the cleanest dog I've ever had or seen. He has never gone in his kennel and I've had him in there for 8+ hours. He's an odd ball, wont poop in the yard only in the back of my lot were its mainly ivy and weeds. Its actually really nice, not much clean up.

Those GSP crosses kind of creep me out, poor dogs. I just keep thinking of my guy stuck in one of those little awkward bodies, can't imagine that would be much fun. I was skeptical until I saw the pics, sure enough. Wierd.

Seattle

Jake

You should get ahold of R.J. Marquart at Quick Silver kennels in Moses Lake. He has a lot of experience with the breed and he is probably located near you.