2 DA GILLS Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I thought this thread may be fun for the dog owners out there. If there was not limit to the number of dogs you could own, what breeds would be on your list of dogs to purchase (besides the breed you already own)? Here is my initial list (in no particular order) Deutsch Drahthaar Pudelpointer Vizsla or Wirehaired Vizsla English Pointer Field Bred Cocker Chessie Currently own - 3 year old male WPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JConrad Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Great question... I also own a Griffon...she is 16 months old pic below. Other breeds that I would really like to have would be: Field English Springer Spaniel Brittany Spaniel German Wirehaired Pointer Vizsla English Pointer My Griffon is still number 1..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaMongo Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 I own a Field Bred English Springer Spaniel (this shot taken this winter during training - waiting for his turn) If I had room, time and money, I would also love to have a field bred Cocker and a good, a good hunting Golden Retriever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JConrad Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 We are currenty training a field bred cocker for her owner... They are really nice dogs... Also we have a Golden in from Wyoming that is also a really nice dog... Good choices from what I have seen lately...Thanks for the pic.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landscaper Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 i have a 7 1/2 week old english springer spaniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 DA GILLS Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 landscaper,If there were no limit to the number of dogs you could own, what other breeds would you have? Would it just be the springer or where there other breeds you liked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskay Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 I see that a couple of you guys have Griffons and was wondering if you know of a place to get one. I've been thinking about looking for one this spring, and am having a hard time finding a breeder. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JConrad Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 My Griffon came from Bill Jensen at Alders Edge Kennel in Milaca. Bill is a great guy and has been breeding Griffs for many years... He is also very active in NAVHDA.He only breeds maybe one litter a year and usually in the spring. I know he did not breed this year but may very well this coming spring. His dogs last litter just won a NAVHDA breeders award for dog performance in natural ability testing. Send me an email if you would like his contact information... My email address is posted.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 DA GILLS Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 My Griffon is from a breeder in Rochester, MN. I can get you contact information if you would like. Same story though, 1 breeding per year at most for him. The thing with serious Griff guys, they know about good litters coming up and will let you know. They may be half way across the US, but they know about them. I posted a few picture of my Griff on another site and one of the guys guessed the sire based on the photos. Pretty impressive. There are several breeders in Wisconsin. Do some internet searches and you will locate a few. Try searching for versatile dogs, you can find some stuff on Griffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntmup Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Here is my 4 1/2 year old British Lab. I will more then likely get another one but how cool would it be to have a pointer hold, and then send your lab in to flush and retrive the bird. GSP English Pointer Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskay Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Thanks for the info guys. I've always figured word of mouth and owners' experiences are the best way of finding as reputable breeder. There seems to be way too many guys trying to make a quick buck over the internet, and I'd rather deal with a quality guy.If you could PM me the contact info, I'd appreciate it. I tried the email thing, I can't figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
311Hemi Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Off the top of my head, other than lab of course:Deutsch DrahthaarPudelpointerVizslaGSPWeimaraner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenny7 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 We now have a 4 month old YLM. He's my first dog and I am amazed at his temperament and intelligence. If I could get more dogs, I'd get: Black Lab Chocolate Lab Chessie German Shorthair Bernese Mountain Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaze Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Though I doubt I will ever change breeds, if I got another dog I'd consider: -Pudelpointer -Deutsch Drahthaar -GSP -Deutsch Drahthaar -Griffon -Deutsch Drahthaar See a pattern? Hahaha... A favorite pic of my 3yo male Draht: And my 5mo old female Draht pointing a bird: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JConrad Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I agree with you on dealing with quality breeders... In fact all good breeders will provide a wirtten contract and guarantee on the health of the animal... Bill's guarantee is for up to 30 months for the detection of any big problems. [note from Admin: Please read forum rules before posting again]I hope you find on of this terrific animals!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Miller Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I've owned britts and now have a Ryman English setter, would get both breeds again.Also have always been interested in:PudelpointersGSP'sGriffons German Wirehairs Braque Francais VizslaWeimsPointersTo name a few... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JConrad Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Sorry, they won't let me post Bill Jensen's contact info... You can Google Bill Jensen Milaca MN or contact directory service...His phone number is a listed number...I hope this helps and I hope they let me post at least this.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 DA GILLS Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 eskayI would like to share my info about Griffon breeders, but I am not sure how I can do it. The PM function does not work and I can't view profiles to find your e-mail address, if it is there.You can send me a message to my yahoo account. pippensob@ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakemcarroll Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I have completely fallen in love with my chocolate lab below, he is wonderful at home and in the field (I haven't hunted behind him yet, but will this year, my father in law won't leave home without him though, and he owns 2 pointers of his own!)I am also really found of my father in laws viszla, what a cool dog!Other dogs I would like:brittanyGSP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JConrad Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Chris, how is your boy doing? Any further testing plans?I am sure you are looking forward to the upcoming Pheasant season... After having a number of other breeds over the years and now having a Griff I am completely convinced that this breed is amazing!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 DA GILLS Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 Joel2 DA GILLS is actually Scott, not Chris. We have exchanged e-mails before about our dogs, but I am pretty sure Chris is one of the other Griff owners on here.My Griff was at the trainers for the month of August, I actually pick him up this weekend. I am excited to get him back home and to see what improvements have been made. I am still unsure about the UT test for my dog. I believe he has it in him, but I just do not have the time right now. I will decide over the winter what I am going to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskay Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Thanks for the effort guys. I'm also having problems with the PM thing. My email is skennen at centurytel dot net. Maybe this'll work. If not, I'll try to figure something out. I did find one breeder in Montana that started with one of Bill's dogs. That may be a lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 DA GILLS Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 E-mail sent.Back to the subject. Has anyone every hunted with a Standard Poodle? Not on my list of breeds I would like to get, but I am curious about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaMongo Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 E-mail sent.Back to the subject. Has anyone every hunted with a Standard Poodle? Not on my list of breeds I would like to get, but I am curious about them. I was wondering about that too. You know, I would go the ENTIRE route if I could find a birdy Poodle - name him "Fifi" - and have a BRIGHT PINK chest protector on him for pheasant hunting just to tick everybody off.It would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmonica Bear Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I'm now on my 3rd English Setter with Ryman/Old Hemlock lines. I'm not so sure I'd change, but if.... I'd goLarge MunsterlanderDeutsch DrahthaarWPGBlack LabGordon SetterBrittany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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