Cedarhome Springers, Information

[oldhunter]

Has any one had any experience with Cedarhome springers? type of Breeder, prices, etc.  I am leaning towards a Springer. I am looking for a good breeder and some insite on trainers. I do not have the experience with training.
I am looking for a replacment for my son who is almost 18 and is not as dependant as he used to be..Kidding about replacing my son. Looking for a good family dog.  a good phesant dog plus one that works ducks. Most of my hunting is upland. More time is spent at home than hunting so I am looking for a new friend. I have a pretty big fenced yard plus time to get out and play.

[SpringerFan]

I do not have any experience with them, but when I was doing my research I found a few good sites. You looking for a bench or field breed?

http://www.essfta.org/index.htm

http://www.wwessc.org/

I got pretty lucky and hooked up with one of the top amateur trainers / handlers in the nation. Got in on a repeat breeding of two great dogs. My Springer is just 15 months old and doing great!! And as for a house dog.....he is laying on my lap right now getting his belly rubbed. Taking a while to type this one handed  

They learn quickly. Very fast at figuring out what you want. My pup seems to get ingrained after about 3 repetitions. Just crazy.

Good luck!!

edit: see if you can find this book. Explains a lot about the Springer. Spaniels for Sport by Talbot Radcliffe

[oldhunter]

I am not sure which I want Bench or field breed. Are there any pro's or con's? That must sound really dumb but I have just started looking for a dog and the only dogs I have had in the past were not hunting dogs.

[SpringerFan]

Yes, big difference. Bench bred are the ones you see in the shows. Bigger boned and weigh more. While some hunt, it is not as strong as with the field bred. Field bred are smaller (mine is 42 lbs.) lighter boned and will hunt all day. Their hair is not as thick (easier to clean) and they tend to have more drive (higher energy).

Check out the first link and it has some great info on both breeds.

Just make sure you understand the needs. It is not dog that will do well without exercise.

Still the best and smartest dog in my opinion. But then again.............I have one!!

[oldhunter]

Thanks for the excellant web sites. This is the type of info I am looking for. Since I am looking for a family dog and a hunting companion it looks like the field breed would be the best fit. As for excerise, He will get plenty. I have a big fenced back yard with my son (17) and father who are very excited of the idea of having a new member to the household. I can work with him every day and get out hunting most every weekend during the season.

[SpringerFan]

If you go with a Field bred ESS you will not be sorry.

PM if you want some help with training techniques  / standard protocol. (speaking Spaniel!!)

Check this link out.

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,58315.0.html