sheephead24 Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Hello, im having a problem here trying to find a good hunting dog. I would love to get a lab, but we have a small 2 bedroom house and we already have 50 pound dog in the house. the problem is labs get so big, whats the smallest hunting dog I can find? Is there any hunting dogs that go 30-40 pounds? It would be mainly for pheasant hunting. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kentuck_ike Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 check out brittanys. They are a pointing dog with strong noses and good temperments. the britts I breed are about 20" tall & 35 to 45 lb. I have a litter due anytime if you are interested in more info let me know I'll get you my contact info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundoglily Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Another option to a small but great hunting dog would be a field bred english cocker. They are flushing dogs and have all the heart and drive that the big dogs do. They are good house and family dogs too great with kids. If you're interested I can pass on more info to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheephead24 Posted May 21, 2005 Author Share Posted May 21, 2005 Yes I would be very interested in more info on cocker spaniels. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundoglily Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Why don't you send me an email at: [email protected]and I can give you more info on field bred english cockersWe have 2, and love those little dogs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbl Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 If you are interested in Labs take a look at the British Labs. About 3" smaller in height, and top out at around 50-60 lbs. depending on male or female. Great disposition and easy to train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltinader Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 I say a female black lab is the best duck hunting dog you could ever buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigstick44 Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 I am also looking to buy a dog in the next month or 2. It wouldn't necessarily be a hunting dog but more of a family dog. I love labs but I don't want anything over 50-60 lbs. The post about the British labs really grabbed my attention, but after looking on the internet at pricing, I can't see spending $1000 on a family dog. Any advice on where I could find a lab something mix or a british lab that isn't too much $$$$$? Like I said I really do like labs, but I don't want it to be over 50-60 lbs. Thanks in advance to anyone who responds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDaddy Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 sheephead24,I also suggest looking at a Brittney. Great little dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweept Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 English Springer Spaniel. Great pheasant dog and wonderfull pets. Have had them for over 20 years, they will out last many of the larger dogs in the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbl Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 I paid $750 for my British Lab at KT Kennels in Elbow Lake, MN. Kim and Tim are both good to deal with. They have a HSOforum with all the info if you are interested. I thought the same thing on the price when I bought mine about a year ago, but I believe it was the best money I could have spent on a dog. I love the size (maxed out at 62lbs.), great disposition, training is progressing well and my family loves the dog. Not everyone feels that is worth spending on a dog, you have to make that choice on your own. I would do it again tomorrow. Good luck in your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigstick44 Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Dbl, If you could post the HSOforum for the kennel you got your British lab at I would appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbl Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Sorry Guys.... no unauthorized links allowed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbl Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Sorry, just trying to answer his post, you can do a google search and find the information easy enough. That is why I did not put in my original reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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