In search of a good bird dog.

[Jarhead Chase]

I am looking for a medium/large breed puppy that I can train for ducks or pheasant and quail. I would be more than happy to go for a mutt because money is an issue, and it absolutely needs to be something that will be good with the family. My family dog passed away from heart issues two days ago, and my house just doesn't feel right without a dog. Any help pointing me in the right direction would be appreciated.

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[Stein]

We bought a female chocolate lab from a forum guy that bred them himself.  She is purebred, but doesn't have papers which saved a fair amount relative to a papered dog from a breeder.  I really like this method because their family raised the pups inside and they had constant socialization to their kids and family and she is turning out to be a great family pup.

It sounds like you are looking for the same thing I was - a solid family dog first and a bird dog second.

[Jarhead Chase]

You are 100% correct. Could you point me in their direction?

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[pens fan]

There ARE other options...

[ducksdogsdownriggers]

Another option is to keep a close eye on all the animal shelters near you and look for a dog that will fit your needs.  A good buddy of mine that has been a duck/goose guide for 20+ years does that.  He's had 3 great dogs, all from our local shelter.  Just have to know what to look for... 

[Jarhead Chase]

I have tried that as well. I went to all of the local ones and did an online search of the ones in WA. So far it looks like I may have to wait a little while for some litters to be born.

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[Jarhead Chase]

There ARE other options...

What kind of dog is that there?

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[Jarhead Chase]

Another option is to keep a close eye on all the animal shelters near you and look for a dog that will fit your needs.  A good buddy of mine that has been a duck/goose guide for 20+ years does that.  He's had 3 great dogs, all from our local shelter.  Just have to know what to look for...

I was about an hour too late for a good find today. Have to keep my eyes peeled.

There ARE other options...

What kind of dog is that there?

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[pens fan]

That is a Boykin Spaniel. He is five years old and weighs just under 40 #. He hunts mostly upland for pheasants and quail but is also a waters dog. Half the size of a lab, twice the heart. That goose is about 15#.

[Jarhead Chase]

I'll add that to the candidate list.

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[Deer slayer]

That is a Boykin Spaniel. He is five years old and weighs just under 40 #. He hunts mostly upland for pheasants and quail but is also a waters dog. Half the size of a lab, twice the heart. That goose is about 15#.

So does this dog need a new home?

[YoungGun9]

We have one more 8 week old german shorthair left from our litter. Its was breed through our two very famous show and hunting dogs. Let me know if your interested in seeing any pics of him and want anymore info. He sure loves chasing the pheasant wings around.

[YoungGun9]

We have one more 8 week old german shorthair pointer left from our litter. Its was breed through our two very famous show and hunting dogs. Let me know if your interested in seeing any pics of him and want anymore info. He sure loves chasing the pheasant wings around.

[Man Tracker]

Boykins are great dogs!  Hunt forever, great family dog.  Big heart.  No slobber and very little shedding. 

[Jarhead Chase]

We have one more 8 week old german shorthair pointer left from our litter. Its was breed through our two very famous show and hunting dogs. Let me know if your interested in seeing any pics of him and want anymore info. He sure loves chasing the pheasant wings around.

My wife ended up picking up a mastiff mix (our last dog was a mastiff mix), so we are off the market for now. Thank you for the heads up though. I think our next dog will be a GSP, but we are going to take our time and squirrel away some extra cash so that I can afford a well bread one (like the one you described).

Thanks again all!

[freberd]

Try this site. Pick a breed then a state

http://www.rescueme.org/

[lokidog]

Boykins are great dogs!  Hunt forever, great family dog.  Big heart.  No slobber and very little shedding.

 

A friend had two of them.  Doubt he'll find one either at the pound or inexpensive though.

[runamuk]

Petfinder is another very searchable database for dogs in rescue/shelters.  However take the mixed breeds with a grain of salt because plenty of mixes are mis classified.  There are quite a few purebreds on there and then you can find linked to purebred groups that rehome dogs.  I used to be part of that network.

https://www.petfinder.com/