What gun dog breed do you currently own and why?
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What gun dog breed do you currently own and why?
What are the preferences of current GunDog Forum members and why?
How many owners of each breed are currently represented on the Forum?
Tell us why or how you got into dogs.
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How many owners of each breed are currently represented on the Forum?
Tell us why or how you got into dogs.
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Last edited by BigShooter on Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:10 am, edited 1 time in total.
You are going to see a large number of gsp owners here. Reason is cause they are the best.
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You are going to see a lot of GSP owners here because they think they are the best. I have Brits because they are smaller, easier and cheaper to keep, and a great disposition to be a family pet and still hunt well. I don't think they are better than other breeds but just fit into the average family's livestyle better. Good bird dogs come in all breeds.
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I have a lab because its my first hunting dog so my dad basicly said he wanted me to train retreiver just because they are the only dogs he is experenced with. The reason I didnt go with a golden was because we lived in texas and so we didnt want a dog that would be hot all the time and the reason we didnt go with another type of retriever was because the breeders are harder to find.
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When I first decided I wanted a gun dog I quickly narrowed my choices down to GSP or V based on how I want to hunt and the coat. I was leaning more toward the V because I like how they look :roll: I had figured I would end up with a GSP because they are easier to find. My wife found an ad on Craigslist for a V looking for a new home last July and the rest is history.
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English Setters ! I went with Ryman\ Old Hemlock type of setters because not everybody has one. When they are on point with all the hair it takes my breath away..............Scott
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I have a V and a GSP. Both are great.
In the past, I've had pointers, setters, and labs. All had their strengths.
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In the past, I've had pointers, setters, and labs. All had their strengths.
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I have owned and trained all of the breeds listed and that is why I now have coverdog bred setters and pointers. I don't enjoy hunting over a flushing dog in the woods and after owning and training 15 Vdogs trying to find one that was as good as a setter or pointer in the woods I have given up on them!
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Weimaraners
I own and run a weim because they fit my style and needs better than any other I think
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cocker spaniel
I'm Partial to Cocker's actually, why aren't they on the list? haha . Good size for thick brush, tough, soft mouth, likes the water. I agree great size for indoor living, no tail to clear things off the table. Cockers fill their own special niche.Killer Instinct wrote:Partial to Springers - have just one, & she's all I need. Springers can do it all & are excellent around children plus are the right size for indoor living.
CCR
I hunt over a CCR - that's a Curly Coat Retriever. I've had Chessies, Goldens, and a setter, and the CCR is by far the smartest and has the best nose. Great in the water and the uplands. You just have to get used to explaining that no, it's not a Labradoodle, and yes, Curly Coat Retriever is a real breed.
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I have a lab and a gsp. Hunted waterfowl a bit more during college so that explains the lab. Just recently got a GSP because I enjoeyd hunting behind other peoples pointers and hunt waterfowl alot less.
The GSP is definatly a different personality than a lab so it is nice to have a bit of both worlds.
The GSP is definatly a different personality than a lab so it is nice to have a bit of both worlds.
GSP is my favorite. While a lot of dogs can do a lot of the same things, the look appealed to me and I don't ever have to pick out cockleburrs. Besides looks, she is an all around great versatile hunting partner, a lover of both people and other dogs, a great late night couch companion, and compatible with my energy level and lifestyle. This is my first gsp, purchased last August......................and I hope to add another in 2009.
I also have an 11 year old rescue lab mix. Despite her unknown/mixed heritage, she's been a great flusher over the years and a great pet. We didn't go that direction again due to us being lazy hunters, her always being so hot in our warm Iowa summers, and the huge yellow furballs she leaves down my hallway every other day. :roll: Love 'em both though. Denise
I also have an 11 year old rescue lab mix. Despite her unknown/mixed heritage, she's been a great flusher over the years and a great pet. We didn't go that direction again due to us being lazy hunters, her always being so hot in our warm Iowa summers, and the huge yellow furballs she leaves down my hallway every other day. :roll: Love 'em both though. Denise
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GSP's and one very nice britt. GSP's are "it" around here and it's all I'd have but my wife had two britt's when we married.
No other breed across the breed produced dogs that could do everything I require of a dog with the same endurance and longevity, ease of training, and still be wondeful house dogs.
If GSP's didn't fit well into the life of the "average family" they would not be the most popular breed of pointing dog in the country. If they were the least popular pointing breed though they'd sill be "my breed" since they fit my lifestyle and needs so well. CR
No other breed across the breed produced dogs that could do everything I require of a dog with the same endurance and longevity, ease of training, and still be wondeful house dogs.
If GSP's didn't fit well into the life of the "average family" they would not be the most popular breed of pointing dog in the country. If they were the least popular pointing breed though they'd sill be "my breed" since they fit my lifestyle and needs so well. CR
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breed?
Gsp and Pointing Lab nough said.
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I bought my first German Shorthaired Pointer 31 years ago. After a several year period without a bird dog, I bought another last fall for my 14 year old son and I to enjoy. I have been reliving my youth and having a ball.
I love Shorthairs...in my opinion they are the king of upland. Labs work pheasants well, but I want to see my dog point her birds...it's more than half the pleasure.
I love Shorthairs...in my opinion they are the king of upland. Labs work pheasants well, but I want to see my dog point her birds...it's more than half the pleasure.
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I'm going to have to go with the forum favorite!!! I bought mine on sheer impulse.....but luckily it has worked out for me.
I originally started out wanting a lab throughout the 80's and early 90's since I was mostly waterfowl hunting, but for various reasons never got one. When I moved to CO began trying my hand at pheasant hunting and kind of liked it, so I began wanting an English Setter (my dad has always raised them). Unfortunately, walked into one of our local sporting goods stores and someone had a litter of the cutest GSP puppies right inside the door......it was entrapment I tell ya'!!! Luckily, they caught my wife too!!! As I said, I was darn lucky and it worked out, but I wouldn't recommend it for a standard dog purchasing practice. I'm currently looking for a second one, and am doing a weeee bit more research this time!
I originally started out wanting a lab throughout the 80's and early 90's since I was mostly waterfowl hunting, but for various reasons never got one. When I moved to CO began trying my hand at pheasant hunting and kind of liked it, so I began wanting an English Setter (my dad has always raised them). Unfortunately, walked into one of our local sporting goods stores and someone had a litter of the cutest GSP puppies right inside the door......it was entrapment I tell ya'!!! Luckily, they caught my wife too!!! As I said, I was darn lucky and it worked out, but I wouldn't recommend it for a standard dog purchasing practice. I'm currently looking for a second one, and am doing a weeee bit more research this time!
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What gun dog breed do you currently own and why?
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Re: What gun dog breed do you currently own and why?
We got started on GSP's about 6 years ago. We started field trialing with the Blackbourn's here in WI. We got our first GSP 4 years ago. I love the GSP's! They are smart, sometime's too smart! They are tough, go all day, and love to "work" hunt. They are great with our girls, and just a whole lot of fun! Their tails are short enough so they don't whack your leg or whack a kid in the face, as a lab would. Their coats are short and stay much cleaner than a long coated breed, and the kids can't pull their hair (just their ears and jowels) :roll: They are just AWESOME!
We are with the GSP's as we wish to carry on what the Blackbourn's have taught us and worked towards in their kennel for the GSP breed.
My husband would like to add a GWP or English Setter, but I don't. I don't like the messy beards of the GWP and I don't want a dog with a longer coat than a GSP as it will collect sooo much dirt and mud and I don't want to deal with that. But I have seen a few GWP and English Setters that are to die for, just not in my house. Our next breed would probably have to be a pointer if we got a different breed than the GSP.
Each breed will have good points and bad points, depending on what side of the fence your on and what your interests are. So to each their own in respect to what breed they prefer.
We are with the GSP's as we wish to carry on what the Blackbourn's have taught us and worked towards in their kennel for the GSP breed.
My husband would like to add a GWP or English Setter, but I don't. I don't like the messy beards of the GWP and I don't want a dog with a longer coat than a GSP as it will collect sooo much dirt and mud and I don't want to deal with that. But I have seen a few GWP and English Setters that are to die for, just not in my house. Our next breed would probably have to be a pointer if we got a different breed than the GSP.
Each breed will have good points and bad points, depending on what side of the fence your on and what your interests are. So to each their own in respect to what breed they prefer.
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Re: What gun dog breed do you currently own and why?
A Llewellin, my first hunting dog, very impressed with the breed so far.
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I'm a Drahthaar fan. I have to admit that I am facinated by many of the breeds represented here but for me the DD is where it's at.
I started with a DD because of the integrity of the breeding program. Within the breed all dogs must be proficient hunters as evidenced by the required testing in order to be certified to breed. With regulations like that in place I believe the odds of your new pup having talent goes way up over some other breeds.
I started with a DD because of the integrity of the breeding program. Within the breed all dogs must be proficient hunters as evidenced by the required testing in order to be certified to breed. With regulations like that in place I believe the odds of your new pup having talent goes way up over some other breeds.
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Re: What gun dog breed do you currently own and why?
GSP- All around best dogs! Accept no substitute!!! Best field dog in the world, and they are awesome at home with the family. They have great personalities and most enjoyable to hang with away from the field. One of the only breeds that can go from hunting to trialing, then home....with a different personality for each. To not love the gsp, is to never had the pleasure of owning 2.
After my 1st gsp, the 2nd was a no brainer. I can't wait for number 3 in the fall. It should be entertaining watching all 3 mixing it up.
After my 1st gsp, the 2nd was a no brainer. I can't wait for number 3 in the fall. It should be entertaining watching all 3 mixing it up.
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Re: What gun dog breed do you currently own and why?
GWP - Versatile Dog with the right kind of coat to hunt in Wisconsin.
Most of my hunting is done in October, November, and December, after that a couple of game farm hunts to wrap things up but the weather gets pretty cold and the dog coat is holds up well to all of it.
Most of my hunting is done in October, November, and December, after that a couple of game farm hunts to wrap things up but the weather gets pretty cold and the dog coat is holds up well to all of it.
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Prior to my GWP I had a Golden and a Springer.
They both held up well to the elements as well.
They both held up well to the elements as well.
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Re: What gun dog breed do you currently own and why?
two britts, there is something in a brittany's eyes that can melt the biggest of men.
There seems to be a light switch in my dogs, in the house they are like throw pillows, in the field they are orange rockets...
the size, the maintenance, the short yet long coat, and their efficient gait which allows them to hunt for miles and miles it what i love.
but of all things, it has to be the eyes.
on final thing, froglegs while laying on their belly will make anyone laugh.
There seems to be a light switch in my dogs, in the house they are like throw pillows, in the field they are orange rockets...
the size, the maintenance, the short yet long coat, and their efficient gait which allows them to hunt for miles and miles it what i love.
but of all things, it has to be the eyes.
on final thing, froglegs while laying on their belly will make anyone laugh.
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Re: What gun dog breed do you currently own and why?
GSP and they are the best with the family and a pet and a great bird dog to boot.
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GWP because I love to hear my friends say "your dog sure is ugly....but "bleep" can he really pin down the ruffed grouse."
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I own two French Britts. I have owned several breeds including the GSP and I find that for the cover I hunt here in New York they have proven to be the best choice. They are small family loving dogs that fit well in your home. They are a cobby dog, small in build that work very dense cover with ease and they tend to naturally range closer than other breeds from what I can see. My dogs have hunted a large variety of upland game without any problem switching from one bird to another and they retrieve the larger birds such as pheasants without any problem (some people say otherwise). But again as youve heard a thousand times. Every breed out there has its good qualities and bad