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BigShooter wrote:A pretty common recommendation is to send the dog to a pro for breaking (or polishing up) at about 1 1/2 years old and after it has had at least one full hunting season but before it has been allowed to develop any ingrained poor habits.
Neil wrote:BigShooter wrote:A pretty common recommendation is to send the dog to a pro for breaking (or polishing up) at about 1 1/2 years old and after it has had at least one full hunting season but before it has been allowed to develop any ingrained poor habits.
Mark,
I think that is only true for field trial dogs if you are able to put a pattern on them yourself, few amateurs can. I think it vital to send young dogs North.
Neil
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