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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2015 16:55:37 GMT
I recently had to put my companion of many years down. A truly traumatic experience and she was the best dog I even owned, a Deutsch-Drahthaar which is kind of a sub set of the German Wire Haired Pointer.
I want to get another versatile gun dog but I'd prefer one that doesn't have a coat that's as difficult to care for (hand stripping is a pain) and one that hunts pretty close. Any suggestions? I'm thinking of a Small Munsterlander or maybe a Brittany.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2015 18:12:07 GMT
Good Luck!!! 
I have never seen a better overall breed of gun dogs than German Wire-Haired Pointers. There is not much that they cannot or will not be trained to do.
There will, of course, be anomalies from other breeds, but GWHP's were made to hunt and I have rarely seen one not be really good. |
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Post by 1shotwade on Apr 28, 2015 21:08:14 GMT
For an overall bird dog I like the big breed btittiny's if you can still find them. If you are just hunting quail it's the english setter for me hands down! Of course your location will play a part in any choice you make.Some dogs just don't do well in high heat.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2015 12:26:47 GMT
Good Luck!!!
I have never seen a better overall breed of gun dogs than German Wire-Haired Pointers. There is not much that they cannot or will not be trained to do.
There will, of course, be anomalies from other breeds, but GWHP's were made to hunt and I have rarely seen one not be really good. No argument at all. Mine was far and away the best dog I ever owned |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2015 12:27:56 GMT
For an overall bird dog I like the big breed btittiny's if you can still find them. If you are just hunting quail it's the english setter for me hands down! Of course your location will play a part in any choice you make.Some dogs just don't do well in high heat. Wade I will definitely look into the big Brittanys. Don't really know much about the breed so I didn't know there was a distinction. |
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Post by 1shotwade on Apr 30, 2015 12:46:08 GMT
The big breed are hard to find. I lost my last big brittany in '93. The small breed is also a great dog but lacks the endurance.Seems everyone want to breed smaller. The llewellyn is a breed down English setter.The only smaller breed dog I like is a beegle. I want 13" and under and prefer a 9"or 10" dog.Seems everyone else want's a big beagle.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2015 13:19:47 GMT
We have just adopted our second GSP, German Shorthaired Pointer. I just love GSP's. He's wonderful in every way. No we don't hunt him but, he comes from a champion line. He was a 'show' drop out. His personality was just to person oriented. Or as the breeder, show trainer said, he just wanted to melt into anyone showing him attention. And he was just too friendly. They're right. He's a friendly guy with a big heart. He collects other dogs in the neighborhood, I don't know how but they all come over to see him. He won't eat until they get some to. Yesterday he got his first rabbit. He's been stalking the bunnies over by the berry bushes since we got him last fall. Walked out of the open garage yesterday and he had a dead one at his feet. Oh, he was sooo proud. Nothing is safe from a GSP. We don't have a cat for that reason.
So, you've had a version of the GSP already. I'm sure wonderful dog and so sad you lost him. It took me years to replace my first GSP. I didn't think there could be a better dog.
GSP's are short coated. The only thing I've noticed about this dog is dog smell. We just bathe him once a week. This is the most important difference with GSP's and other breeds. They are smart, very, very smart. They make choices for themselves. You HaVe to make sure their choices are your choices. Example. A few days ago the neighbor dog came over. After a few hours I sent her home. I didn't realize Gus had watched the whole process. He wasn't done today with Lemon. Turned my back for a moment and poof he was up the hill following her home. He hasn't done that before. Of course you are familiar with hunting dog behaviors so you probably have some stories too.
Hope you find just the right companion. Good luck.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2015 23:57:52 GMT
I am sorry for your loss!
I have owned English Setters and English pointers on and off my whole life. I became addicted to a field trial format 12 or so years back and have mostly owned EP for that game. I have been around many GWP and have seen a few fabulous dogs but they seemed to be more rare than normal. I see a lot of GSP's but with that dog being the las test fad, PLEASE be careful where and from whom you buy if you go that route. Many are great dogs but I am seeing more every year that are becoming more hardheaded and less close working than we saw 10 years ago. I bought my first American Brittany last year as a 3 year old. I love him! He has moved into the house which has always been off limits to my trial dogs. He wants to please but has enough grit to do the work! He handles quail, grouse, and pheasant. Am very pleased with the Brittany breed at this point. Good luck!
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2015 14:28:21 GMT
I am sorry for your loss! I have owned English Setters and English pointers on and off my whole life. I became addicted to a field trial format 12 or so years back and have mostly owned EP for that game. I have been around many GWP and have seen a few fabulous dogs but they seemed to be more rare than normal. I see a lot of GSP's but with that dog being the las test fad, PLEASE be careful where and from whom you buy if you go that route. Many are great dogs but I am seeing more every year that are becoming more hardheaded and less close working than we saw 10 years ago. I bought my first American Brittany last year as a 3 year old. I love him! He has moved into the house which has always been off limits to my trial dogs. He wants to please but has enough grit to do the work! He handles quail, grouse, and pheasant. Am very pleased with the Brittany breed at this point. Good luck! It's always traumatic when we lose one of our dogs. This was especially hard, not only was she an exemplary representative of her breed, she literally saved my life when the guy with the gun and the ski mask came. I'm real careful about the breeders I buy from. I always examine the kennels and I check their reputation and history. I prefer someone affiliated with a pretty heavy handed breed association. that has certainly worked for me in the past. I also am prepared to pay a premium price, always believed you get what you pay for. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2016 14:52:27 GMT
I finally did settle on the Small Munsterlander, the litter is due early in July, very good bloodlines with a German sire. Can't wait.
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Post by countrymom22 on Jun 30, 2016 23:24:07 GMT
Congrats! I hope the pup is all you hoped for!
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Post by aoconnor on Jul 3, 2016 18:24:00 GMT
Congrats on the coming pup! Best wishes to you!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2016 18:04:26 GMT
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Post by Maura on Sept 6, 2016 1:14:20 GMT
So, I guess they point? Adorable.
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Post by aoconnor on Sept 7, 2016 16:06:54 GMT
Beautiful pup! Congrats!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2016 1:16:10 GMT
So, I guess they point? Adorable. He should point, retrieve on land or water, feathers or fur, track and kill vermin if he lives up to the breed spec. |
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Post by countrymom22 on Sept 10, 2016 19:45:59 GMT
That is one handsome pup! And on the job already! Enjoy him and good luck with his training. Keep the pictures coming, please! I can't wait to see Boone as an adult!
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