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Small Hunting dog, which one?
ghosthunter:
Well I have spent several hours researching dogs. And right now today I am kinda leaning now towards a Field Bred English Cocker. Other than grooming needs they seem like a good fit.
It’s been 13 years since I bought the lab. Anyone got a ballpark idea about the cost of a field bred English cocker from hunting lines . Not doing trial and all that jazz. Just a healthy , hunter as a last dog for an old guy. Pup because I prefer to train my own.
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Henrydog:
I have had 2 field bred Springers...Not the same but kissin' cousins to the cocker. My current one was $900
Jpmiller:
Our Ireland farms lab is small (50 pounds or so) and sounds exactly like what you’re describing you want. Since you already have one of theirs it takes some of the guess work out of it for you.
ghosthunter:
--- Quote from: Jpmiller on February 24, 2025, 07:06:58 AM ---Our Ireland farms lab is small (50 pounds or so) and sounds exactly like what you’re describing you want. Since you already have one of theirs it takes some of the guess work out of it for you.
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Thanks, I am a huge fan of Ireland Farms , I have this wonderful gal . She is 60 lbs and a retrieving machine. Not a lick of fat on her. At 13 this years she looks strong ,but slowing a little. But still stronger than most.
She’s too big for the pontoons boats or the yak. She came from Ireland.
I have had two labs both good dogs. But we are at the point in our lives that a smaller package suits our life better after this gal is gone. The English cocker females would be half her size and weight.
All this could be a while off as this gal is still a goer for her age. And I am committed to her.
And now it time for her and I to take a hike and throw some retrieves.
Ps , but if the time comes I hope I can find a breeder like Warren. Easy to work with and wonderful dogs.
ghosthunter:
--- Quote from: Henrydog on February 24, 2025, 05:15:12 AM ---I have had 2 field bred Springers...Not the same but kissin' cousins to the cocker. My current one was $900
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I paid around that for my lab , years ago.
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