Post by: jagermiester on October 21, 2017, 06:30:08 AM
Post by: constructeur on October 21, 2017, 07:44:56 AM
Post by: jagermiester on October 21, 2017, 11:42:54 PM
Post by: constructeur on October 22, 2017, 09:50:41 AM
If your pal is serious, have him get a hold of Mr. Koshyk as he'll know who is breeding these dogs and all that.
Post by: jagermiester on October 23, 2017, 05:54:24 AM
The downfall of going this way is that there are not many breeders in the country.
The upside is the breeding is based on developing in a good dog around the home (housepet) that is also bred NAVHDA.
Post by: constructeur on October 23, 2017, 05:14:24 PM
If your friend has a hard time finding that breed, but is willing to extrapolate his breed search out a little bit, he may consider another French dog, the Braque du Bourbonnais. Slightly smaller, short hair, shorter face than a shorthair, someone similar to what he is looking at now.
http://www.elkrunkennels.com/about-us.html
Lonn Kuck, the owner is worth a shout if your pal is keen. He's just in Idaho, and has the only VC's for the breed in North America from his kennel.
My pal in Tri cities has one, not much of a swimmer, but he does great on all the upland birds and is very low key around the house.
Have fun.
Just a thought/another option.
Post by: 406Jake on November 01, 2017, 11:21:21 AM
I did a ton of research and talked to different breeders last year before pulling the trigger on my pup - and so far have not been disappointed. They are not many breeders and I ended up going several states away - but if it fits what you're looking for is absolutely worth it. I previously had a GSP (although that was several years ago growing up and was not from a sophisticated kennel or bloodline). Every dog is slightly different, but my personal experience has been:
- Less of a natural retriever
- Smaller/much easier to live with in a smaller place
- Still lots of energy, but not as "Crazy" as my GSP
- Quick learner & willing to please. Less head strong than my GSP.
- Ranges closer
- Great Nose & prey drive
I've only been able to get him out in the field a handful of times so far - so I can't offer a comprehensive review of his hunting prowess, or lack there of... But I have been pleasantly surprised so far and last weekend he pointed his first wild birds well enough for my poor shooting to connect a few times.
If your brother is looking for an awesome companion first and hunting dog second I would highly recommend. Moose is one of the friendliest dogs I've ever met and tags along on backpacking trips, errands around town, fishing from the shore or drift boat and everything in between.
Post by: jagermiester on November 01, 2017, 04:39:46 PM
I think he has lined up a pup out of an upcoming litter. Should be ready next year. We do a lot of Chukar hunting and I have a GWP. He was talking with a Braque guy from South Dakota and he said that my GWP was going to get outhunted once this dog was going. Im always up for a challenge and pretty excited for my brother to get this dog. He's had a old lab the last couple of years and it has curbed his enthusiasm on bird hunting. I'm hoping that a puppy will rekindle his fire.
Post by: jagermiester on November 07, 2017, 06:56:52 PM
Post by: jagermiester on July 23, 2018, 03:11:48 PM
He said that she was a dream in the truck. She would even whine when she needed a potty break and they would pull over for her to do her thing. The only accident was in the hotel. This coming spring we will get her introduced to birds and run her in the NAVHDA NA next summer. Cant wait to have some help for my GWP in the field.
Post by: jagermiester on July 23, 2018, 03:12:53 PM
Post by: nutntoit on July 24, 2018, 10:58:48 AM
Post by: Knocker of rocks on July 24, 2018, 11:21:23 AM
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on July 24, 2018, 01:30:28 PM
Post by: 3dvapor on July 24, 2018, 02:35:17 PM
Post by: jagermiester on July 25, 2018, 11:56:08 AM
Looks like you bought a high class gsp. lol
Supposed to have a much better demeanor than a GSP.
We'll see :chuckle:
Post by: jagermiester on July 25, 2018, 12:02:47 PM
Good looking pup. I have wondered about this breed. I wouldn't wait until spring to introduce birds. The sooner you can introduce birds and water the better off you will be.
He introduced the pup to water this weekend. Did great. found a nice calm spot on the Columbia and it was hot out. Little hesitant but eventually was up to her chest. Next week they will spend a week on the river so should be all good by the end of that week.
We're pretty strong believers in letting puppy's be puppy's though. Lot's of manners and obedience training over the next 6 months. Around March we'll introduce the fun stuff.
Post by: nutntoit on July 26, 2018, 01:16:30 PM
:tup: Right on!Good looking pup. I have wondered about this breed. I wouldn't wait until spring to introduce birds. The sooner you can introduce birds and water the better off you will be.
He introduced the pup to water this weekend. Did great. found a nice calm spot on the Columbia and it was hot out. Little hesitant but eventually was up to her chest. Next week they will spend a week on the river so should be all good by the end of that week.
We're pretty strong believers in letting puppy's be puppy's though. Lot's of manners and obedience training over the next 6 months. Around March we'll introduce the fun stuff.
Post by: jagermiester on August 08, 2018, 03:24:56 PM
Post by: jagermiester on November 01, 2018, 09:10:37 AM
Does anyone know how to turn the video upright?
We have been gun breaking the last couple weeks.
She will be on a lead with my brother this weekend on an actual hunt.
Coming along really nice. Super cool personality and definitely showing the traits of a well bred bird dog. (prey drive and natural instinct to point is very good).
Post by: jagermiester on March 23, 2019, 10:22:16 PM
Post by: jagermiester on August 25, 2019, 05:57:32 PM
On to hunting season 8)
Post by: nutntoit on September 09, 2019, 01:18:53 PM
104 prize 3 on her NA test today.Awesome! I wish I lived closer to a NAVHDA chapter. Something I always wanted to get involved in.
On to hunting season 8)
Post by: jagermiester on September 09, 2019, 07:06:54 PM
104 prize 3 on her NA test today.Awesome! I wish I lived closer to a NAVHDA chapter. Something I always wanted to get involved in.
On to hunting season 8)
It is a ton of fun and really good people that just want to help.