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T Inman no personality? yea right.

In the hunting field they are all business but once at home they are intelligent and full of personality. Have had 5 over the past 30 yrs and have known many that were owned by friends. ALL had lots of personality. Geez.

I think they're ugly as hell and generally have no personality however some of the ones I have been around have also been incredible bird dogs.

Females generally mind better but it is all in the individual breeding and their individual personality, I guess. Having them go into heat during bird season is frustrating, but so is a male that knows a female in heat is around...

Our experience differs, and that is fine but I suspect our definition of "personality" also differs.
Sounds like the breedings you and your friends have found are a match for what you want, and that is great.

All the drathaars I have been around were not a match for what I want.

I'd bet I know (at least 2) the dogs you are talking about!

T....what are you looking for in a dog....always like a different view......bob.

Ok so here goes for a first post,

I echo everything 30338 has to say about the best dogs in the field. But I’m admittedly biased. I have the full brother to his younger dog but you’d never know it by looking at them. If you don’t like the “wookie” look, have no fear they come with what’s called a “tight” coat as well. Similar to a GSP but much more dense. When I first got my Draht I was a little worried about his toughness in cold weather and cold water hunting waterfowl. That was soon put to rest when I couldn’t keep him out of the river at minus ten.

I have had numerous dogs throughout the years ranging from shorthairs, springers, labs and setters but I don’t think I’ll ever have another breed from here on out. My dog has been a hoot to be around and he has as much personality as anything else I’ve had. He is a really hard worker in the field and hangs out calm as can be at home. He’s never hinted at any kind of aggression toward another human. He loves my girls the best as they spoil him I think. He’s hunted pretty much everything Idaho can throw at a dog and he’s really taken a liking to fetching rock chucks. If you want a dog that can do it all I think you’re on the right track. I would also encourage going through the testing process as I feel it enhances the breed as a whole. We just finished up the VJP test a few weeks ago and are currently trying to get ready for the Armbruster.

One last thought, I think they’re the best looking dog around especially compared to a Brittany 😜. If I can figure out the picture thing I’ll post some up.