Black Lab Female wanted

[ghosthunter]

I have a buddy looking for a  Black lab Female for waterfowl under 1 1/2 years old.

Any ideas?

[Happy Gilmore]

I know of a nice dog in Oregon. FT washout but, with a very good trainer. I think $3K. That is about the "low end" price for a good handling dog.

Lee Salmon has one or two but, I don't think they are handling yet. Just through FF and on pile work if I recall correctly.

[ghosthunter]

3k is a little out of range.  My buddy can train his own just not interested in the puppy stage.  Basically just looking for a dog that will run out pick up a thrown bird. Maybe sit ,stay come and have drive to retrieve. maybe has had a few birds.  They have had labs before so they can train it the rest of the way. they have a female now but she is getting on in years.

I dont know what they want to spend lets say under 1200 for giggles.

[ghosthunter]

bump

[ghosthunter]

bump

[Ireland Farms]

I've got an 18 month old chocolate female. Her dad is a hunter and her mom comes from Alaskan lines. I've not worked with her on birds, but she loves to carry things around in her mouth. I've got four girls her age and own her mom, so I'm looking to place her.

[Special T]

Try long hollow retrievers in E burg

[Revwrangler]

I've got an 18 month old chocolate female. Her dad is a hunter and her mom comes from Alaskan lines. I've not worked with her on birds, but she loves to carry things around in her mouth. I've got four girls her age and own her mom, so I'm looking to place her.

How much are you wanting? Is she pure bred lab?

[Ireland Farms]

She's AKC registered and she's $500 to a pet/hunting home, or $800 with breeding rights. 

[ghosthunter]

I've got an 18 month old chocolate female. Her dad is a hunter and her mom comes from Alaskan lines. I've not worked with her on birds, but she loves to carry things around in her mouth. I've got four girls her age and own her mom, so I'm looking to place her.

Hey Worn can you send me a photo?
I will get it to my buddy.

[Ireland Farms]

I sent a couple pictures to your email. I know he wants black, but thought I'd offer what I have.

[ghosthunter]

I sent a couple pictures to your email. I know he wants black, but thought I'd offer what I have.

Thanks I got them.

[ducksdogsdownriggers]

Try long hollow retrievers in E burg

Will be more than $1200 though.

[Happy Gilmore]

Just an FYI- A started dog at 1.5 years old has probably had about a minimum of 9 months of formal training. Usually, training runs about $600-1000 per month for clients.

Definition of a "started" dog varies trainer to trainer. Guys like Ryan at Longhollow might have a "started" dog for sale. This dog will be force fetched, forced to water and probably be handling at a Senior hunter level. (capable of reliability of whistle sits and hand signals at 200 yards easy) Most started dogs sell for anywhere between $3,000-5,000 depending upon the abilities, potential for advancement and specifically what the prospective owner is going to do with the dog. Duck clubs don't hesitate to spend $5K with trainers who they know produce good dogs. This sounds like a lot but, if you consider the cost of training a dog to that level, it's often a bargain. A started dog coming from a trainer like Ryan would be a cheap investment if you break down the cost.

I've been calling around for a started dog for a different friend- (Doug, if you're watching I called Joan today) Not much out there for started dogs or field trial washouts.

[ghosthunter]

Well maybe started is the wrong word. Maybe JH Hunt one leg might be closer.