Post by: briancorneal on March 06, 2014, 02:08:26 PM
Post by: Commando on March 06, 2014, 02:28:44 PM
Post by: briancorneal on March 07, 2014, 10:21:40 AM
Post by: RightPlace-RightTime on March 07, 2014, 10:48:31 AM
Post by: Bullkllr on March 07, 2014, 11:11:34 AM
Might be better options for only or mainly grouse.
Post by: Goldeneye on March 07, 2014, 11:24:55 AM
www.Irelandfarms.com (http://www.Irelandfarms.com)
Looks like he has a Chocolate female pup availiable at this time. Another litter due in March.
Post by: briancorneal on March 07, 2014, 11:46:56 AM
Are you set on a lab?
Might be better options for only or mainly grouse.
Pretty set on a Lab. I had one years ago, and as far as I'm concerned, they're the best all-around dog for both home and field.
Post by: Bullkllr on March 07, 2014, 11:58:25 AM
I'm agreeing with you there!Are you set on a lab?
Might be better options for only or mainly grouse.
Pretty set on a Lab. I had one years ago, and as far as I'm concerned, they're the best all-around dog for both home and field.
I enjoy grouse hunting with my current lab. He finds plenty of birds- but I often don't get shots at them. My Britt (by virtue of pointing) put me in a bit of a better shooting position at times. I killed a higher % of birds I'm sure; but that isn't what it's all about anyway. Just a thought I had when you mentioned grouse hunting.
Some of the suggestions here will work out with a great lab for you and your family :tup:
Post by: WAPatriot on March 07, 2014, 11:58:47 AM
Post by: ghosthunter on March 07, 2014, 12:11:14 PM
My thread.
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,101124.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,101124.0.html)
1 1/2 now.
Post by: briancorneal on March 07, 2014, 12:42:24 PM
Post by: Old Dog on March 07, 2014, 07:47:18 PM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,144919.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,144919.0.html)
Post by: Quackwhacker on March 07, 2014, 10:11:45 PM
Post by: dawn2dusk on March 07, 2014, 10:58:44 PM
Post by: Happy Gilmore on March 08, 2014, 08:17:19 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on March 08, 2014, 08:34:27 AM
Post by: rasbo on March 08, 2014, 08:57:42 AM
Post by: buckfvr on March 08, 2014, 09:06:19 AM
Everyone has their opinion on who has the best dogs. Most are just that. If the person is selling the dog for more than free they should be doing these could test; hips and elbows, EIC, PRA and CNM. If BOTH parents haven't been tested walk away unless it's a free puppy or you are rescuing one from the pound. No exceptions or excuses.
That is pure fact................ :yeah:
Post by: trophyhunt on March 08, 2014, 09:10:20 AM
very true, Teresa at kingsland is big on certifications.Everyone has their opinion on who has the best dogs. Most are just that. If the person is selling the dog for more than free they should be doing these could test; hips and elbows, EIC, PRA and CNM. If BOTH parents haven't been tested walk away unless it's a free puppy or you are rescuing one from the pound. No exceptions or excuses.
That is pure fact................ :yeah:
Post by: JJD on March 08, 2014, 06:12:27 PM
Everyone has their opinion on who has the best dogs. Most are just that. If the person is selling the dog for more than free they should be doing these could test; hips and elbows, EIC, PRA and CNM. If BOTH parents haven't been tested walk away unless it's a free puppy or you are rescuing one from the pound. No exceptions or excuses.:yeah:
While all the health clearences possible do not "Guarantee" something will not go wrong, it sure skews the odds in your favor. Like in Poker, playin the odds gives you a much better chance of winning on a regular basis. Every once in a while someone will fill in an inside straight, but most of the time it's a good way to rapidly decrease your chip stack.
I too am looking for a Lab after having recently lost one.
I am very selective as I put hundreds of hrs into training over the dogs lifetime. I see training time as an investment. If they fall apart in the first few years, even if it was free, I've lost my a** on the deal.
Post by: elkhunter1977 on March 08, 2014, 06:17:50 PM
Post by: briancorneal on March 09, 2014, 10:49:36 AM
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Post by: briancorneal on March 09, 2014, 10:51:25 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on March 09, 2014, 10:54:59 AM
Post by: buglebuster on March 09, 2014, 10:55:19 AM
Post by: lokidog on March 09, 2014, 11:11:52 AM
Are you set on a lab?
Might be better options for only or mainly grouse.
Pretty set on a Lab. I had one years ago, and as far as I'm concerned, they're the best all-around dog for both home and field.
I thought that as well, until I got my first Golden Retriever. :chuckle: :peep:
Post by: Goldeneye on March 09, 2014, 03:28:45 PM
What's a good name for a female? I was thinking baretta or nova, but the wife won't bite. I was thinking along the lines of a masculine/feminine name. Any suggestions?
I named my Ireland pup Bella (papered name: Miss Bella Goldeneye Protege of Echo). One piece of advice is that I would only name her a name you wouldn't be embarrassed to say out loud in the field. I've heard a few doozies over the years.
Post by: ghosthunter on March 09, 2014, 03:38:41 PM
Ireland's Frarms Dirty Water Treasue. Call name .....Pearl.
:)
Post by: Happy Gilmore on March 09, 2014, 03:56:24 PM
Everyone has their opinion on who has the best dogs. Most are just that. If the person is selling the dog for more than free they should be doing these could test; hips and elbows, EIC, PRA and CNM. If BOTH parents haven't been tested walk away unless it's a free puppy or you are rescuing one from the pound. No exceptions or excuses.
Read this again then check for it on the pups you are considering.
Post by: REHJWA on March 09, 2014, 04:46:04 PM
What's a good name for a female? I was thinking baretta or nova, but the wife won't bite. I was thinking along the lines of a masculine/feminine name. Any suggestions?
I named my Ireland pup Bella (papered name: Miss Bella Goldeneye Protege of Echo). One piece of advice is that I would only name her a name you wouldn't be embarrassed to say out loud in the field. I've heard a few doozies over the years.
There seem to be a lot of dogs named "Come Here".
Post by: ghosthunter on March 09, 2014, 04:51:41 PM
That is the one thing I insist on with my dog. I say here once,heal once or blow come in with my whistle.
It's not a request.
Post by: Goldeneye on March 09, 2014, 05:17:33 PM
There a lot of dogs at 6 am named SOB. :yike: :chuckle:
Yea, another name I hear from people towards their dog is JC as it's running away from them. You'd think they were in church or something... :chuckle:
Post by: buglebuster on March 09, 2014, 06:03:21 PM
Post by: JJD on March 10, 2014, 06:38:39 AM
Post by: briancorneal on March 10, 2014, 01:17:15 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on March 10, 2014, 03:26:55 PM
The wife named her Rose. Geez!
Thats actually not a bad name. One of the best Labs I've ever hunted behind was named Rose. She was a buddies dog and passed away last year.
Post by: vandeman17 on March 10, 2014, 03:35:57 PM
Post by: need2huntmor on March 12, 2014, 10:14:53 PM
Post by: whitey on March 12, 2014, 10:49:00 PM
Post by: whitey on March 12, 2014, 10:50:08 PM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,143837.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,143837.0.html)