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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. I call mine my Wirehaired Pointing Wookie Death Dealer when it comes to bird hunting. Mine doesn't shed and is hypoallergenic. Loves EVERYBODY. I work at an archery shop and he comes to work with me almost everyday since he was 8 weeks old so he's met probably 2500+ people.

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gssp……...how far out does your griff range on average ?...….bob

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Anyone with time around a griff loves them. They are great loving dogs.

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gssp……...how far out does your griff range on average ?...….bob



When hunting? Rarely, no more than 50 yds and almost always closer. When on a typical daily walk, he might get out to 100 yds but is ALWAYS coming back to check on me; this far because he knows the routine.

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Originally Posted by GSSP
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. I call mine my Wirehaired Pointing Wookie Death Dealer when it comes to bird hunting. Mine doesn't shed and is hypoallergenic. Loves EVERYBODY. I work at an archery shop and he comes to work with me almost everyday since he was 8 weeks old so he's met probably 2500+ people.

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nice looking griff

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Everyone knows German Shorthairs are versatile hunters but they've moved up to around #10 in overall popularity because they're also great family dogs. They love people and cuddling with the family and are easy to have around at ~50#s.

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Migratory - No dove pics but she LOVES dove hunting!
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Drum roll please...... "I don't know, to be clear." and THAT is one promise he's kept!!!
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That's a really cute pic!!
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Biden's most truthful quote ever came during his first press conference, 03/25/21.
Drum roll please...... "I don't know, to be clear." and THAT is one promise he's kept!!!
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Depends what type of hunting you do ... and how you like to hunt (close working dog, or a ranging dog).

I had a viszla, but found it was to light coated to deal with Jan bird hunting.

I now have a Brittany ... and DAMN. !!!! Yeah it’s a bit wired, but nothing like a GSP.

Hunts close, is smallish, listens well... great dogs

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Originally Posted by Spotshooter

Depends what type of hunting you do ... and how you like to hunt (close working dog, or a ranging dog).

I had a viszla, but found it was to light coated to deal with Jan bird hunting.

I now have a Brittany ... and DAMN. !!!! Yeah it’s a bit wired, but nothing like a GSP.

Hunts close, is smallish, listens well... great dogs

With my bum knees, my hunting is more akin to leisurely shuffling along. Maybe riding the ATV along the edge of a field and hopping off every now and then to explore and maybe shoot a bird, squirrel, or rabbit on occasion. A couple of days each season dove hunting maybe. I prefer a close-working dog.

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I love their looks - they are beautiful. But I'm not sure they would be smaller enough than my Lab to make for easy handling.

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Clumber Spaniel should be about as low key as you will find. Versatile as long as you have the patience to match theirs. 😀


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Originally Posted by battue
Clumber Spaniel should be about as low key as you will find. Versatile as long as you have the patience to match theirs. 😀

Damn they're ugly! No thanks.

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The Dog would probably think much the same. laugh


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Originally Posted by battue
The Dog would probably think much the same. laugh

No doubt about that.

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The best dog is a friend with a dog that works. You don't have to feed or train it.


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I was thinking the other day how much I used to hate Bill Clinton. He was freaking George Washington compared to what they are now.
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Originally Posted by battue
English Springers or English Cockers are versatile. They will flush most anything and do acceptable water retrieving as long as the conditions are not extreme.

However, examples from the best breeding will usually take a few years to calm down and be low key. My current English Cocker is now three and around the house has settled in. Get him outside and it becomes obvious why they call them "pocket rockets."

Don't make the mistake of confusing the English Cocker with the American Cocker.

Having had both a great Boykin Spaniel and now a 2 1/2 yr. old field bred English Cocker, Battue knows what he's talking about. They're very versatile and make wonderful house dog companions as they mature but once they're in the field they live to hunt. I love the size and both have been great upland dogs, but mine almost needs to be out running at least 45 min./day to run off the energy. My dog is my cardio workout.

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I'm getting too old and beat up to try to give a dog a 45 min. workout every day. Maybe I need a Bassett Hound.

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45 min. isn't much when you include training activities you'll be doing any way. Could always get a cat! 😜

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You hunt with an FB English Cocker and they expect you to have as much fun at the game as they do. grin




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