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Offline nanum

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Best duck dog
« on: November 16, 2008, 04:59:00 PM »
 I want to get serious about duck hunting. I finally have a place with alot of room that I can raise and train a dog. I need a multipurpose dog that is very good with kids(I have 3 little ones) and also is a good watch dog since my wife is a little paranoid. I now have some time to train one and I love hunting. I was kind of leaning towards a lab but I'm not sure. Any thoughts Wapato.

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Re: Best duck dog
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2008, 05:02:45 PM »
Your situation sounds a lot like mine.  I am getting a chocolate lab next spring!  They are a great dog for all of the situations you want.  (any lab for that matter)

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Re: Best duck dog
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2008, 06:36:23 PM »
Definately a chocolate lab. They are super samrt and great with kids.

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Re: Best duck dog
« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2008, 09:33:27 AM »
I know there is another thread about this recently here, but I'm partial to yellow labs. Nothing against chocolates though... ;)
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Re: Best duck dog
« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2008, 09:35:22 AM »
I prefer my yellow Lab.... Bubba is great with kids and an awesome bird dog.  Nothing wrong with Choc's either... spend the extra bucks and get some training for both you and the dog! 
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Re: Best duck dog
« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2008, 09:57:48 AM »
a dog is just an extension of its owner.  Any color of lab will do, as long as its black  :P
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Re: Best duck dog
« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2008, 10:12:23 AM »
Lab all the way.

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Re: Best duck dog
« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2008, 10:47:40 AM »
Any of the big 3 retriever breeds (Lab/Ches/Golden) will be suitable.  Try to get some exposure to each (in general and in hunting scenarios if possible) and just get a feel for what your preference is.  Each breed has some general traits that you may or may not like.  Also, try to pick the one that suites your personality and life style... don't just think about it as a hunting dog.  Assuming your choice comes from decent hunting lines, and you spend the proper time training it's more than likely the dog will do everything you want/need regardless of which 1 of those 3 you get.

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Re: Best duck dog
« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2008, 04:02:58 PM »
 :yeah: Good post Intruder. I like Chessy's!
I felt like a one legged cat trying to bury a terd on a frozen pond!

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Re: Best duck dog
« Reply #9 on: November 18, 2008, 02:43:41 PM »
HAS to be a lab.....I'd go w/ a black.

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Re: Best duck dog
« Reply #10 on: November 18, 2008, 06:33:37 PM »
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Any color of lab will do, as long as its black
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Re: Best duck dog
« Reply #11 on: November 19, 2008, 09:55:52 AM »
Chessies are great dogs,I have had a 1/2 dozen over the last 20 years. Just got my new lab ( My 1st one got hit by a train) They are great for both upland and water.I dont care what color You choose You just cant go wronge.. Either Cooke Canyon or Tiger Mountain have great Pointing labs from great blood.. Good Luck in your decision

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Re: Best duck dog
« Reply #12 on: November 19, 2008, 12:56:10 PM »
I perfer just a "Lab".. I love them all.. Doesnt matter the color.. Good luck with your choice.. If you are looking for a Pointing Lab I know a great Kennel. PM me for more info..

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Re: Best duck dog
« Reply #13 on: November 19, 2008, 03:29:30 PM »
like all the others you can't go wrong with a lab great all around hunting companion and great with kids atleast all the ones i've owned and known
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Re: Best duck dog
« Reply #14 on: November 22, 2008, 02:09:09 AM »
Go for the chocolate!  You might want to check out Tiger Mountain Pointing Labs if you wanna do some upland aswell.

 


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