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English Cocker and/or British Lab Breeder Recommendations

tomhenderson

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tomhenderson

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Hey guys,

I'm pretty new to this forum-- have already found so much helpful information.

I live in South Mpls, and am looking for a companion who can hunt in the fall-- about 70/30 upland/waterfowl.

I probably hunt 20 days in the fall. So, for the remaining 345 days/year, looking for a companion.

Any thoughts/ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Tom

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LABS4ME Grand Master

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1st off welcome Tom!

I have both a lab and a hunting cocker... They both are great dogs. With that said, they both have strong points...

The lab WILL be able to hunt waterfowl later into the season. A cocker will be wrapping it up by halloween. The lab WILL cover more ground pheasant hunting. The cocker often will find birds the lab passed by or the bird doubled back on them... The cocker is waaaaay better in the grouse woods. The cocker is more your 'house' dog size. They do need more 'grooming'. During the summer just shave them. Can't get easier than that. Go into the season with short hair and let it grow as the fall passes by. I do one more 'cut' (not a shave) around Christmas do get me through till spring.

Both are smart, both are obedient, both etrieve well, both quarter well within gun range.

Hope some of this helps...

Good luck!

Ken

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I'm certainly biased, but IMHO you can not beat an English Springer Spaniel to meet all

your criteria. Upland, waterfowl, nice size inside the house, and a great

companion. Best of luck in your search.

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Great looking pup. You will really enjoy your english cocker. I have had a number of lab, springer, and english cockers over the years. Right now just ECS and a springer. I want to 2nd the above comment on the ECS and grouse hunting. Mine is absolutely a blast to grouse hunt with and my favorite dog for that purpose of the flushing breeds. He can get into thick brushy areas and has a real nose for finding them. He also does a decent job and is very solid on pheasant too although the springers are a little better suited and hold up better on the heavier cover and tails. They also hunt hard but are typically very contollable and usually in close range. Best of luck with your pup

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Hey guys,

I'm pretty new to this forum-- have already found so much helpful information.

I live in South Mpls, and am looking for a companion who can hunt in the fall-- about 70/30 upland/waterfowl.

I probably hunt 20 days in the fall. So, for the remaining 345 days/year, looking for a companion.

Any thoughts/ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Tom

Old Oak Retrievers. That's where I got this guy...

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Great bird drive (should have seen him last night when the geese were flying over!) and a great family dog. Hogs my bed every night!

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