Chukar Hunting

[Phantom Gobbler]

Hey PG

Nope, she's all Brittany.  I hadn't ever seen her variation.  She's not really liver, but more a brown rust color.  Since getting her, I've seen several more and realized it's not all that uncommon a color.

Dave

Dave, Did you get Lily from a breeder.  I am partial to the brown and white dogs.

[lonedave]

Not really a breeder, but a couple that my parents knew who used to raise a litter or two every year or so.  It's been a while, though and I don't know if they're even still around after they both retired several years ago.

[Flyinlongbow]

 Phantom Gobbler , you should look into French Brittany's , they are great pointers and beautiful colors.
 
 My father in law got his from hun runner kennels.

[Phantom Gobbler]

Phantom Gobbler , you should look into French Brittany's , they are great pointers and beautiful colors.
 
 My father in law got his from hun runner kennels.

Thanks, I'll check them out.  Otis (our GSP) needs a hunting buddy!

[Phantom Gobbler]

Phantom Gobbler , you should look into French Brittany's , they are great pointers and beautiful colors.
 
 My father in law got his from hun runner kennels.

FLB, Couldn't find Hun Runner Kennels on the internet.  Do they have a website or do you know contact number?

[Flyinlongbow]

Hello PG , it is spelled Hunrunr. They do have contact info. You will find lots of pictures out of the search from  owners but I don't think they have a website.

[fethrduster]

I had a brittany before I got my setter early last year.  Brittany's are nice dogs, and decent hunters, but man, they can be headstrong and really hyper.  My english setter, in contrast, is an exceptional mid range hunter, very very stylish on point, and is the best house dog/pet I could possibly imagine.  Incredibly sweet and gentle and obedient,  and he really flips the switch when it's time to hunt.  I feel like I hit the gun dog jackpot!

If you haven't decided on a dog yet, I can't recommend a good english setter enough.  Good luck!

[Stilly bay]

I had a brittany before I got my setter early last year.  Brittany's are nice dogs, and decent hunters, but man, they can be headstrong and really hyper.  My english setter, in contrast, is an exceptional mid range hunter, very very stylish on point, and is the best house dog/pet I could possibly imagine.  Incredibly sweet and gentle and obedient,  and he really flips the switch when it's time to hunt.  I feel like I hit the gun dog jackpot!

If you haven't decided on a dog yet, I can't recommend a good english setter enough.  Good luck!

I am a setter fan also but I think being head strong and hyper is a more a matter of breeding than the breed. I have worked with many setters that possess those qualities. its best to spend some time with the pups parents to help hedge your bets on temperament.

[lonedave]

Headstrong and hyper.....That's my Lilly to a tee.  She'll be 11 in March and it still takes her an hour or two to slow down so I can keep up!  I've thought about an English Setter when Lilly finally does retire to the yard.  I just hate the thought of her seeing another dog getting loaded up in the truck when she has to stay home.  I'll probably wait a while before taking that step.

Dave

[fethrduster]

I had a brittany before I got my setter early last year.  Brittany's are nice dogs, and decent hunters, but man, they can be headstrong and really hyper.  My english setter, in contrast, is an exceptional mid range hunter, very very stylish on point, and is the best house dog/pet I could possibly imagine.  Incredibly sweet and gentle and obedient,  and he really flips the switch when it's time to hunt.  I feel like I hit the gun dog jackpot!

If you haven't decided on a dog yet, I can't recommend a good english setter enough.  Good luck!

I am a setter fan also but I think being head strong and hyper is a more a matter of breeding than the breed. I have worked with many setters that possess those qualities. its best to spend some time with the pups parents to help hedge your bets on temperament.

Point well taken.

[JLS]

I hunted chukars behind an English Setter once.  She was a wonderful dog, I really enjoyed it.