Pheasant Dogs

[superfish2]

Ok this pointing lab has got me intrigued. I already have one choc lab who is a great dog and all round hunter. I guess I always assumed that a pointing lab was forcing a lab do something it wasn't bred for. The majority of my hunting is duck hunting, but I do a fair amount of upland hunting as well. I was planning on getting another dog in the spring. I was 100% sure I was going to get another lab from northland kennels in blaine, then I went to Iowa and my buddy had a brittany and a lwellian. I wasn't terribly impressed with the brittany (might have just been the individual dog), but I really liked the lwellian. In the end though I think I do too much duck hunting to justify anything besides another lab. Are there any breeders closer to the metro area, where I could see one of these dogs work?

[scotty18]

I bought my first pointer this year. I've had retreivers all my life, so this was new for me. I bought a llewellin setter. He's 6 months old now. He's gotten me 12 pheasants now in about a month of hunting. We're still working on his first grouse. This is the best hunting dog I've owned.

[Roosterslayer05]

My uncles lab isent a pointing lab and he will point a pheasent if it sits tight. If it runs he will flush it. I have seen him point over 20 pheasents this year.

[French Spaniel]

I've owned and raised both flushers and pointers. I owned labs, german wirehairs and French Spaniels. My friends hunt with Golden Retrievers. The goldens pretty much work in front of my friends and don't cover much ground. They do a nice job of finding crips.

The German Wirehairs I had were great all-round hunters. However, their temperment was a bit sharp and I didn't trust them around my kids.

The labs I had were good. I wouldn't mind trying a pointing lab. My brother just got one. The pointing is not assured. It takes a while to find out if your lab is going to be a sound pointer.

I ended up researching and finding the The French Spaniel. I fell in love with this dog. I have three. They are close working, good retrieving, pointing dog that is a good family dog.

I think all dogs are great and it is up to the likes and sometimes the temperment of the
hunter which dog works for you. If you want to discuss this further my e-mail is : [email protected]

[can it be luck?]

2003 was a good year for www.chumpchangewires.com. Jiggs was able to earn his NAVHDA utility prize 1 score, on his first attempt. Jiggs also earned his (HR) Hunting retriever title. Jiggs's biggest milestone was that 100 wild birds were shot over him in the 2003 hunting season.

Jiggs was able to attain the UKC/HRC title of (HR) Hunting Retriever, testing with the retriever breeds in their tests.

I have to agree with the GWP as the all round versatile dog!

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[can it be luck?]

Here's a good one for you guys looking for something "different". UKC started retriever titled hunting poodle Beau, owned and trained by
my friend's uncle Gary. Beau retrieves one of 30 wild South Dakota pheasant
bagged over
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[Labby]

Well by my call name I guess you know my vote. My current lab was purchased from a pointing lab kennel but I have had others that do some pointing without paying the higher cost. Nothing against the GSP or any other breed but it would be hard to find a more versatile dog in the field or the house that can compete with a good lab They are all mans best friend no matter the breed or bloodline. I know I will never be without a good furry buddy

[Ben Nicholson]

Wirehairs are the best for Pheasants, ducks, grouse you name it. I've personally never seen one that was mean. They are a little harder to find, but it's worth it. Plus they seem to have less genetic problems like hips, etc. But, I guess I like all dogs, so get whatever one you like.

Ben Nicholson

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[Matt Breuer]

Earlier in this discussion I noticed talk of a GSP and a Springer hunting together possibly. I have a male GSP and a male Springer and they work excellently together. My Springer recognizes the Shorthair's points and waits for my word, then goes in and flushes. It's a beautiful thing!!

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Northcountry Guide Service
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[BDR]

Matt, that sounds like a great combination.
Brian

[Mayfly]

Matt, Lucy is brilliant. So smart. I am gaining more confidence in her everyday. Tim

[sweept]

English Springers rule. On my second one, and she is an awsome pheasant dog.