Yellow lab, cocker spaniel mix??

[scott christle]

I have been looking for a hunting dog, I love yellow labs and have found a Yellow lab (the dad) and a Cocker Spaniel (the mom) mix pup. (the dew claws have been removed also).. My question is do you think that this would be a dog that would be good for Pheasant hunting? Any input would be great. I am looking for a dog that wont get to big because we live in town, and was thinking that this might fit us well. The pups look like purebred Yellow labs so far but I also know that that can change. Thanks for any help.

[MN Shutterbug]

With the right training, most dogs can be excellent. Also, non purebreds are considered a bit more intelligent than purebreds. You might have the best of both worlds with that mix.

[scott christle]

Thanks for the info. Just picked him up!!! Will post a pic as soon as i find out how. thanks again

[Phred52]

Hey Scott!! I'm in New Ulm too! Congrats on the new pup. I've hunted over both Cockers and Labs, the combination I'd think would be great! My first cocker was so young the first time out, I dropped a rooster and it was too big to fit her mouth so she just stood over it! It was dead enough, but she wasn't gonna give it up. Now, I have my 3rd Yellow Lab and she too has impressed me from the start. Enjoy! You'll both be enriched by your experiences in the field. Phred52

[mnguy152]

how much were the pups then? What was left then also might be wanting a female.

[Phred52]

mnguy152, In'62 or '63, If I recall correctly, the males were like $30 and females were $35. That was for a purebred cocker, not the lab/cocker mix. Now the prices are X10+ ,but what hasn't gone up? Phred52

[fishin58]

Good luck with your mix, I now have 2 mixes with a springer/black and my young one is springer/yellow. 45 pounds and full of energy and she does not have the curly hair=so no stickers/c-burs. I would not have it any other way!!

[Phred52]

mnguy152, As fishin58 said 'no stickers' I just trimmed the 'feathers' the day before season, so we didn't have that problem. Those burr-knots are a beach if the fur is too long! Just don't do it too early!! They'll grow back fast enough that you have a cocker again by spring. Phred52

[scott christle]

Thanks for all the info guys! I am enjoying my puppy besides the shoe chewing

[coonchaser]

I had a lab x springer for years and he was a great dog, now i have a shorthair x springer and i love it she is also a great dog