I will be moving to Wa. this year. I will be looking into and chasing the wiley chucker. Currently I do not have a dog, however would like to get one. What are the smallest breeds suitable for chuckers? Thanks

I have a german shorthair by far my best upland game bird dog from quail pheasants and chuckers he does it all very smart loyal dogs and great family dogs he knows if I grab my shotgun and put on my bird vest it's time to go to work

Most of the best chuckar dogs I have been around have been German Shorthairs. As was said earlier, they also make fine family members.

Check into the Mahoney Setter. They are small English Setters

It takes a pretty athletic (tuff) dog to really excel where Chuckar live.
I'd suggest a female German dog. Males are generally more durable but you said "smaller".
Grief bred GSP (my choice), GWP (they're tuff as nails), or maybe a Drat if you want more than just a meat dog.

Get a pointing dog that is breed in one of the western chukar states, such as Idaho or Nevada.

I like GSP's however English Setters do very well.

GSP!

I've also hunted chuks over an excellent Brit.

My vizsla has managed very well chasing chukars the past 10 years

Athletic male

Jesus what a tank!

First thigs first......

chukar.

partridge.



Good Luck with the lifechange to Wa.

Thank you, I'm well in my 60's so dog endurance shouldn't be an issue:).

I have hunted chukars with several breeds, but given your age and desire for a smaller dog, it would be hard to beat a good Brittany Spaniel. They make good house/companion dogs, too.