I have had beagle's in the past for rabbit's and whitetail deer. My more recent hunting dog's have both been English Springer spaniel's. They are great family dog's as well as a good all around upland bird dog. edit: as an aside, I may in the near future be in the market for a whitetail deer chasing dog, my wife hates beagles so, anyone got any other suggestion's??
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"My German Shepherd is my best friend,but he could be your worst enemy"
I am new to this forum, but I also have a Pudelpointer. I have always had Labs, or in one case a Lab/Chesse cross (that was a great dog). But once I finally admitted that I did not like to eat duck and that I was allergic to Labs, I discovered the Pudelpointer.
My dog's name is Cally and she is just over two years old. She weighs in at 48#. I love the size of this dog and her prey drive is the most amazing thing I have seen. We were out today in Eastern Oregon for Pheasant. I walked about eight mile today, but my dog did at least twice that. She is sleeping pretty hard right now.
We did end up getting our two pheasants and six quail.
One of the breed descriptions talks about their "clownish personality" and I have to say that it is abouslutly true. My dog is for sure the most vocal dog I have ever been around.
If you are looking for a wonderfull all around hunting dog that is not too big, and does not shed too much, then the Pudelpointer is a dog you should take a look at. Their prey drive is second to none and they are great family dogs...
I've got a lab too. Had a Springer (awesome dog) but got tired of all the stickers in his coat. Labs shed, which sucks but I like how fast they dry and the absence of stickers.
Here is the campfire's 3rd yellow lab named Gunner.
I've got a lab too. Had a Springer (awesome dog) but got tired of all the stickers in his coat. Labs shed, which sucks but I like how fast they dry and the absence of stickers.
Here is the campfire's 3rd yellow lab named Gunner.
Very nice looking dog! I suspect you are required to use that O/U because your not hunting over a pointing dog, which requires a fine SxS! lol
I currently have an Eskimo Spitz mix that is the smartest dog that I have ever seen. He was abandoned at about eight weeks. Someone missed out because he is one awesome dog. Super family dog. Only problem is he can escape from anything when he wants to.
Duffy: Have to download some more pics. They didn't get much better. Grouse, Pheasants, Doves, Turkey it didn't matter. He had nose, drive and a big engine-heart and lungs-he just wouldn't quit. Lived at the right time, when birds were many. I think he would have retrieved a Penguin if I shot it.
Sam: A little pocket rocket of a Cocker. Had potential. Lymes took Her way too young and it wasn't an easy take.
Abby: Not the best nose, but she made things happen with smarts and a hunters heart. No quit in Her.
I've hunted a cocker for the past five seasons for upland. Wonderful pet and field dog. Have a Boykin and this has been his first season. They have contrasting styles for sure but I can't put in words the joy of hunting birds with your own dogs.