OTCBigBass Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Has anyone ever got a pointing lab from Tamarack kennels in Melrose? What do you think of his dogs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleye3 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 OTCBigBass - Tamerack Kennels is top notch. Tried to get a dog from him last year, had to settle for a yellow from a litter that was sired by one of his dogs. You will not be disappointed. I got interested in his kennel thru a hunting buddy of mine. If your looking for a "classic lab" (big/good sized body, blocky head, easy going, great hunting ability - and a pointing lab to boot) look no further. Chuck is first class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gd44 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I picked up my dog there in November 2007. I am very happy with my dog, and will definately be getting my next dog there as well. If you have any more questions, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTCBigBass Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino__14 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I am hoping to get my next pup from Tamarack as well. Everything that I have heard about them as been positive and it sounds like they are breeding "big boy" labs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTCBigBass Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 has anyone hunted over a pointing lab? I love labs for duck hunting and like hunting upland over a pointer but have never hunted with a pointing labs. Do they point like a traditional pointer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleye3 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 OTCBigBass - The lab that I have (pointing) points like a traditional pointer. He retrieves like a traditional lab when I'm hunting waterfowl. So far I'm impressed with his ability out in the field. He's one year old and has had over 40 water retrieves and pointed numerous pheasants from the 2008 hunting season. He's proving to be a better dog than my 2 yr old chocolate lab as time goes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PikeBayCommanche Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 The one thing that I worry is going on with pointing labs is the reduced gene pool that is being used so much. I have seen problems with bad traits being passed along through the lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneroller Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Before you buy I would ask him if he has ever tested for EIC that has been showing up in a lot a labs,it is a simple blood test done by the U of Minnesota. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PikeBayCommanche Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Your right on that stoneroller. It has been passed threw a lot of lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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