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Go to field trials in your area and decide for yourself. They are going to have differences. Personality, performance, looks, etc. I train my Labs with English pointers and setters. The best pointer is absolutely focused on birds and is almost oblivious to humans. The Setter pup is a sweetie and wants to be somebody's pet. He is also extremely beautiful and a good hunter. Go to a few trials. Many of the competitors breed them. Nobody is more into the breedings than the judges, and they compete as well...
I have owned and hunted with pionters and vizslas. but that was a while ago.
I love Brittany's
do you. i like dogs that hunt aggresively
I love English Setters, I`ll never have anything but Setters!
There are however many good types of Dogs, I`m just spoiled!
English setters are good companions as well as good with children, And they hunt CLOSE.
A good GSH is hard to beat. They cover lots of territory, hunt hard, and are totally focused on birds. Only drawback to the one I had, she sometimes didn't want to retrieve, wanted to continue to hunt. However, she did once point a bird while she was bring another bird back to me. How is that for concentration and dedication?
I got a German shorthair, she's great at huntin.
I was wondering if a girl would be beter than a boy dog because the take up less space and are not as ornery. and there also quiter
My Sally was a female, and other than being a canine quail genius, I found her to be obedient, (except for staying behind fences) tractable (she KNEW where to hunt, thank you very much) and lovable. Several times I have seen her depart from another dog's line of travel, only to find her on point a few minutes later.
I don't remember her ever not honoring a point, but she did want to keep hunting instead of fetch. Like I said before, a canine quail genius. Genius must be forgiven some small faults.
crm
okay I owned both male dog s the ywere pretty well behaved but they had there times when they did not listen
All the dogs my family has ever owned have been female. They don't mark territory as much and tend to be more docile. However, don't let our female britt fool you. She is as tough as nails.
a pointer
I heard that a look of female hunting dogs are tough when it comes from protecting te family or food. I have a beagel right know, she is just a family dog. she's great but when someone comes close to her food she goes nuts
I would suggest a good GSP we have one that will run till it can't anymore and he has very good prey driv, he loves birds, is very good with the family , and loves the outdoors no matter what the weather
It all depends on the terrain and what all you hunt, I have a pointing lab because I hunt upland and waterfowl and I have run him in field trials against pointers and he held his own fine.
I want to stick up for the Brit again. They are the smallest of the versatile dog breeds and GREAT family dogs. If you want a dog that will do everything and be in a small loving package the brit is the way to go. Some of the more popular waterfowl dogs have been breed very poorly and are essentially not very bright. Brits are also less expensive to feed than larger breeds and live longer because of the small size.
Note: I do not think anyone on here has a "dumb" dog. Just make sure if you get a popular hunting dog you get it from a reputable breeder.
Do some research and find one that meets your needs and fits your hunting style. For instance, if you hunt in tight quarters, you probably don't want a big running field trial pointer. If you're more likely to hunt large open prairies, maybe you do. Climate also plays a part in what kind of dog you want. If you live up north where the winters are harsh, you may want to choose a dog with a heavier coat rather than one with short hair. Just some things to consider.
My family has always had setters. Great family pets and they have been really good hunters. Female dogs do seem to listen a little better, but either way you go the training that you do will make the dog.
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Go to field trials in your area and decide for yourself. They are going to have differences. Personality, performance, looks, etc. I train my Labs with English pointers and setters. The best pointer is absolutely focused on birds and is almost oblivious to humans. The Setter pup is a sweetie and wants to be somebody's pet. He is also extremely beautiful and a good hunter. Go to a few trials. Many of the competitors breed them. Nobody is more into the breedings than the judges, and they compete as well...
I have owned and hunted with pionters and vizslas. but that was a while ago.
I love Brittany's
do you. i like dogs that hunt aggresively
I love English Setters, I`ll never have anything but Setters!
There are however many good types of Dogs, I`m just spoiled!
A good GSH is hard to beat. They cover lots of territory, hunt hard, and are totally focused on birds. Only drawback to the one I had, she sometimes didn't want to retrieve, wanted to continue to hunt. However, she did once point a bird while she was bring another bird back to me. How is that for concentration and dedication?
I got a German shorthair, she's great at huntin.
I was wondering if a girl would be beter than a boy dog because the take up less space and are not as ornery. and there also quiter
My Sally was a female, and other than being a canine quail genius, I found her to be obedient, (except for staying behind fences) tractable (she KNEW where to hunt, thank you very much) and lovable. Several times I have seen her depart from another dog's line of travel, only to find her on point a few minutes later.
I don't remember her ever not honoring a point, but she did want to keep hunting instead of fetch. Like I said before, a canine quail genius. Genius must be forgiven some small faults.
crm
okay I owned both male dog s the ywere pretty well behaved but they had there times when they did not listen
I heard that a look of female hunting dogs are tough when it comes from protecting te family or food. I have a beagel right know, she is just a family dog. she's great but when someone comes close to her food she goes nuts
I want to stick up for the Brit again. They are the smallest of the versatile dog breeds and GREAT family dogs. If you want a dog that will do everything and be in a small loving package the brit is the way to go. Some of the more popular waterfowl dogs have been breed very poorly and are essentially not very bright. Brits are also less expensive to feed than larger breeds and live longer because of the small size.
Note: I do not think anyone on here has a "dumb" dog. Just make sure if you get a popular hunting dog you get it from a reputable breeder.
English setters are good companions as well as good with children, And they hunt CLOSE.
All the dogs my family has ever owned have been female. They don't mark territory as much and tend to be more docile. However, don't let our female britt fool you. She is as tough as nails.
a pointer
I would suggest a good GSP we have one that will run till it can't anymore and he has very good prey driv, he loves birds, is very good with the family , and loves the outdoors no matter what the weather
It all depends on the terrain and what all you hunt, I have a pointing lab because I hunt upland and waterfowl and I have run him in field trials against pointers and he held his own fine.
Do some research and find one that meets your needs and fits your hunting style. For instance, if you hunt in tight quarters, you probably don't want a big running field trial pointer. If you're more likely to hunt large open prairies, maybe you do. Climate also plays a part in what kind of dog you want. If you live up north where the winters are harsh, you may want to choose a dog with a heavier coat rather than one with short hair. Just some things to consider.
My family has always had setters. Great family pets and they have been really good hunters. Female dogs do seem to listen a little better, but either way you go the training that you do will make the dog.
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