Thinking of a Griffon
Thinking of a Griffon
Hello all-been a member for a couple of years but just lurking in the back ground listening and learning.
I am in need of some info, I currently hunt with two different dogs-a lab and a shorthair. Here's my dillema, my lab needs to be retired and I want to eventually get back to hunting everything with one all purpose dog. I hunt doves to ducks and geese, my main focuses are waterfowl and chukars. I am thinking of a Griffon but don't know if they can handle the icey water for waterfowl.
Anyone know anything about them?
I am in need of some info, I currently hunt with two different dogs-a lab and a shorthair. Here's my dillema, my lab needs to be retired and I want to eventually get back to hunting everything with one all purpose dog. I hunt doves to ducks and geese, my main focuses are waterfowl and chukars. I am thinking of a Griffon but don't know if they can handle the icey water for waterfowl.
Anyone know anything about them?
I have to agree, sounds like a good fit.Razor wrote:Just buy a Pudelpointer. Cedarwood kennels is in your neck of the woods.
I have a buddy looking at getting a puppy from them right now.
http://www.cedarwoodgundogs.com/
I'll bet a Griffon would fill the bill. I know a GWP would.
Ezzy
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Has anyone noticed common sense isn't very common anymore.
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It's not how many breaths you have taken but how many times it has been taken away!
Has anyone noticed common sense isn't very common anymore.
The reason we got a Griff is the hubby has a knee replaced and we wanted a dog that wouldnt range that far.Griffons (from the right breeder) do it all.They work close,have noses out of this world.They LOVE the water,ours we cant keep him out.We hunt ducks,and all upland game with him.
There coat is for cold weather.The only thing they dont like warm weather.So if you live where its warm I would consider a different dog.
They love kids all other dogs and people.Very people dog.So whatever you read about them its true.this is our first Griff and he is wonderful.The NA in him is out of this world.They do need to be ran because they have alot of energy just like any other hunting dog.We bring ours hunting almost every day.Ours was in the water retrieving at 14 weeks old.
There coat is for cold weather.The only thing they dont like warm weather.So if you live where its warm I would consider a different dog.
They love kids all other dogs and people.Very people dog.So whatever you read about them its true.this is our first Griff and he is wonderful.The NA in him is out of this world.They do need to be ran because they have alot of energy just like any other hunting dog.We bring ours hunting almost every day.Ours was in the water retrieving at 14 weeks old.
There is a HUGE difference between a PP and a Griff. Do your homework before choosing. Determine what traits are important to you. Talk to owners of the breeds that you are considering, not just the breeders.
This website has lots of owners of all those ugly dogs.
http://forum.versatiledogs.com/
This website has lots of owners of all those ugly dogs.
http://forum.versatiledogs.com/
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There are lots of Versatile breeds to choose from, And a good dog is a good dog regardless of breed.
Speaking from the POV of someone hunting in the same basic geographic area and hunting the same types of game you are talking about, I can tell you there are guys in the local NAVHDA club with a variety of breeds but in our area the GWPs definitely dominate.
I like my dog's medium coat because she doesn't attract every burr in the field(although she occasionally brings one home in her beard). The long coarse outter coat sheds the burrs/mud and the thick soft under coat that she grows in the fall keeps her warm. It's kinda cool the way she seems to change colors through the seasons due to the white in the outter coat. She gets lighter in the spring as the dark under coat sheds off then darker again in the fall as it thickens back up.
As far as the cold weather thing goes, I'll tell you the same thing I have told dozens of others when they question my dog's low temp abilities.
She will never give up and want to quit before you do , regardless of how cold it gets. Besides there is equipment we use to deal with cold to make our 4-legged friends more comfortable.
I would also encourage you to do your homework. Your next hunting partner will probably be with you about 10 Years- a lifetime commitment for him/her.
Sam came from a kennel near you- Von Krieger in Weston Id. You may want to consider contacting them.
Looks like their website hasn't been updated in a while but the contact info should be good. http://www.yourgundog.com/
Also, Three Devils Kennel is located nearby and has litters regularly.
http://www.huntingdogs.cc/
Good Luck!
Speaking from the POV of someone hunting in the same basic geographic area and hunting the same types of game you are talking about, I can tell you there are guys in the local NAVHDA club with a variety of breeds but in our area the GWPs definitely dominate.
I like my dog's medium coat because she doesn't attract every burr in the field(although she occasionally brings one home in her beard). The long coarse outter coat sheds the burrs/mud and the thick soft under coat that she grows in the fall keeps her warm. It's kinda cool the way she seems to change colors through the seasons due to the white in the outter coat. She gets lighter in the spring as the dark under coat sheds off then darker again in the fall as it thickens back up.
As far as the cold weather thing goes, I'll tell you the same thing I have told dozens of others when they question my dog's low temp abilities.
She will never give up and want to quit before you do , regardless of how cold it gets. Besides there is equipment we use to deal with cold to make our 4-legged friends more comfortable.
I would also encourage you to do your homework. Your next hunting partner will probably be with you about 10 Years- a lifetime commitment for him/her.
Sam came from a kennel near you- Von Krieger in Weston Id. You may want to consider contacting them.
Looks like their website hasn't been updated in a while but the contact info should be good. http://www.yourgundog.com/
Also, Three Devils Kennel is located nearby and has litters regularly.
http://www.huntingdogs.cc/
Good Luck!
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2dogs,
I live in south eastern Idaho as well. All the birds you hunt I hunt as well, except I go after all the grouse species as well. I have had several versatile breeds, but finally got a GWP. I love the clown. He hunts anything and everything. I hunt him till the end of waterfowl season around here wich is January.
Gary
I live in south eastern Idaho as well. All the birds you hunt I hunt as well, except I go after all the grouse species as well. I have had several versatile breeds, but finally got a GWP. I love the clown. He hunts anything and everything. I hunt him till the end of waterfowl season around here wich is January.
Gary
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Sam tends to hunt in closer in heavy cover but she still covers lots of groud in open country. I think training and the dog's personality have more to do with how close a dog hunts than the breed. Your dog should want to work with you in the field and keep track of you just like you keep track of him.
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I don't have first hand field experience with Bob's dogs although I've been to his place and checked them out. I know he's developed them through true world testing as I've seen him, or at least his rig parked in MY spots, out hunting a bunch of times. A buddy has hunted with one of his dogs and said it did a real good job on chukars - never saw it do the waterfowl thing but I remember talking to Bob and him talking about some amazing water retrieves he'd seen them do.
I would go with a GWP...
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Ron is breeding some great dogs and he can help you select the right dog for you. He will probably have another litter in the spring. These dogs are worth waiting for.
Ron is breeding some great dogs and he can help you select the right dog for you. He will probably have another litter in the spring. These dogs are worth waiting for.