Home Forums Birds & Dogs Hunting Dogs Should I get a gun/sport/hunting/bird dog?

Remember, even the most devoted amateur bird hunter has a dog that is just a friend 90% of the time. You can take the hobby as far as you want, or not. Sounds like you are good to your dog and that's all that matters. Bird dogs are great buddies and they don't know what you don't know and believe me, they will teach you far more than you will teach them.

A good friend of mine has shot boxcars full of birds and couldn't train his dog to eat a hamburger. He just takes it hunting. I will admit they can be annoying to be around because the dog is barely controlled. But, they are having a great old time.

If you want a dog, get one. Sounds like the dog will make you into a bird hunter, if your first dog is any indicator. Have fun and don't let the hardcores scare you off.

Get one of good breeding with a reputation for doing what YOU want. Beware of folks who want you to be just like them.