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How about a pointing lab?
I have a 6 year old female GWP that is very good at both upland and waterfowl. Very even temperament and great family dog. I got her through "Idawire". I believe Tom and Becky. They were originally from Idaho and then moved to Rochester, WA when I got my dog. They are now in Texas but might be helpful in your search for a dog. I think a GWP may be something to consider.
Quote from: cem3434 on December 11, 2022, 03:17:09 PMHow about a pointing lab?My current lab is half Tiger Mountian pointing lab. She will point if birds are holding within 2-3’ but I’ve never reinforced her pointing abilities as I used to primarily waterfowl hunt. She’s 6 now and I’m curious if she could be trained to hold point at distance. Her drive is so insane though I doubt it could be accomplished. Mostly what I have seen labs don’t have that rock solid point but I could be convinced.
The Columbia Basin pointing Labrador Club will start their training days the first Saturday in Feb. Exact location hasn't been determined yet, but somewhere around Othello. It would be a great opportunity for you to see just what these dogs are capable of. In my opinion a pointing lab is exactly what you are looking for.
Pudelpointer- Bob Ferris, in Boise. Had Labs for 30 years and switched about 8 years ago, best decision I’ve ever made. Easy to train, so much natural instinct, awesome in the field, and best of all, great dog at home. Definitely have an off switch. If someone comes over to the house, they act like all pointers, super excited and want attention, 5 minutes later they’re asleep at their feet.
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GWHP ALL THE WAY!!! GSHP’s are the most spastic dog alive, I’ll never own another. Get a female WHP and you will jot be disappointed. Also find a good lineage with a hunting blood line. A pound puppy would be a mistake.
Quote from: jrebel on January 04, 2023, 01:54:56 PMGWHP ALL THE WAY!!! GSHP’s are the most spastic dog alive, I’ll never own another. Get a female WHP and you will jot be disappointed. Also find a good lineage with a hunting blood line. A pound puppy would be a mistake.I cannot agree with your assessment that German Wire Hair Pointers are the most spastic dogs. That is not my experience, however they cannot be treated like fat labs. They do need exercise but but are not as crack headed as some may say. Ive found them to be way more chill than German Shorthair Pointers.
Take a look at the English Setters, wonderful hunting dogs and great family members. Travel well. Will relax by the fire at night and run all day long during the hunt. I'm on English Setter #4 now after living around Labs for many years. I use my Setters for upland (Chukar, Quail n Huns) and high mountain Grouse. Quite often, I pack in behind gates to hunt so we sleep in tents. They climb in after a day of running hard, get on their beds and stay there unless they're trying to get into my sleeping bag. If there's any issues or drawbacks to the English Setter, it's that they're smarter than the owners and what's worse, they know it. The only breeder I know of on the west side is Setter Ridge Kennels on Whidbey Island. We've gotten all of our dogs from this breeder but I know there are others for sure on the east side.Good luck with your endeavor. Picking a hunting dog is a big decision.
Quote from: Special T on January 05, 2023, 12:07:48 AMQuote from: jrebel on January 04, 2023, 01:54:56 PMGWHP ALL THE WAY!!! GSHP’s are the most spastic dog alive, I’ll never own another. Get a female WHP and you will jot be disappointed. Also find a good lineage with a hunting blood line. A pound puppy would be a mistake.I cannot agree with your assessment that German Wire Hair Pointers are the most spastic dogs. That is not my experience, however they cannot be treated like fat labs. They do need exercise but but are not as crack headed as some may say. Ive found them to be way more chill than German Shorthair Pointers. Sounds like we agree. WHP are awesome. SHP are spastic and to be quite frank one of the dumbest dogs I have ever owned. Good dogs for hunting but that’s about it.
Quote from: Tafinder on December 28, 2022, 03:13:36 PMWirehaired Vizsla info sent you a PMIs that a GWP Vizsla cross?
A Wirehaired vizsla is a separate registered breed than the (smooth) vizsla! But yes many generations back it had German wirehaired pointers bred with the vizsla! We have had several (smooth) vizslas in the past and my daughter had interest in a wirehaired vizsla after we saw one several years back and I did the research for her! She ultimately found a nice French Brittany mostly due to price and availability! Quote from: Special T on December 28, 2022, 04:00:53 PMQuote from: Tafinder on December 28, 2022, 03:13:36 PMWirehaired Vizsla info sent you a PMIs that a GWP Vizsla cross?
Quote from: Tafinder on January 07, 2023, 07:11:06 PMA Wirehaired vizsla is a separate registered breed than the (smooth) vizsla! But yes many generations back it had German wirehaired pointers bred with the vizsla! We have had several (smooth) vizslas in the past and my daughter had interest in a wirehaired vizsla after we saw one several years back and I did the research for her! She ultimately found a nice French Brittany mostly due to price and availability! Quote from: Special T on December 28, 2022, 04:00:53 PMQuote from: Tafinder on December 28, 2022, 03:13:36 PMWirehaired Vizsla info sent you a PMIs that a GWP Vizsla cross?I love my French Brittany great dog
My daughter is very happy with her French Brittney! Very playful with the kids and has pointed a few quail in training and 1 hen! Seems to have an excellent nose… will try to follow my pointer in heavy cover however the Britt hasn’t mastered the art of hunting heavy cover yet! She is quite adapt at light cover and stays very close! I’ve been impressed by her so far! We plan to take her and the oldest granddaughter out to the bird farm in February my Christmas present to them! Quote from: huntnfmly on January 07, 2023, 08:54:32 PMQuote from: Tafinder on January 07, 2023, 07:11:06 PMA Wirehaired vizsla is a separate registered breed than the (smooth) vizsla! But yes many generations back it had German wirehaired pointers bred with the vizsla! We have had several (smooth) vizslas in the past and my daughter had interest in a wirehaired vizsla after we saw one several years back and I did the research for her! She ultimately found a nice French Brittany mostly due to price and availability! Quote from: Special T on December 28, 2022, 04:00:53 PMQuote from: Tafinder on December 28, 2022, 03:13:36 PMWirehaired Vizsla info sent you a PMIs that a GWP Vizsla cross?I love my French Brittany great dog
Quote from: Tafinder on January 09, 2023, 03:39:36 PMMy daughter is very happy with her French Brittney! Very playful with the kids and has pointed a few quail in training and 1 hen! Seems to have an excellent nose… will try to follow my pointer in heavy cover however the Britt hasn’t mastered the art of hunting heavy cover yet! She is quite adapt at light cover and stays very close! I’ve been impressed by her so far! We plan to take her and the oldest granddaughter out to the bird farm in February my Christmas present to them! Quote from: huntnfmly on January 07, 2023, 08:54:32 PMQuote from: Tafinder on January 07, 2023, 07:11:06 PMA Wirehaired vizsla is a separate registered breed than the (smooth) vizsla! But yes many generations back it had German wirehaired pointers bred with the vizsla! We have had several (smooth) vizslas in the past and my daughter had interest in a wirehaired vizsla after we saw one several years back and I did the research for her! She ultimately found a nice French Brittany mostly due to price and availability! Quote from: Special T on December 28, 2022, 04:00:53 PMQuote from: Tafinder on December 28, 2022, 03:13:36 PMWirehaired Vizsla info sent you a PMIs that a GWP Vizsla cross?I love my French Brittany great dogVery cool Mine has energy for days he’s pointed a few song birds in the field I run and train him inAnd looks to have a great noseEvery time the wind shifts his nose goes up and heads into itHe ranges pretty far out but his recall is solid and I have a gps collar to keep track of him it gives me a little piece of mind when he’s out of sight I’m hoping to get him and my 10 year old grandson and my 2 daughters out to cook canyon sometime soonSmartest dog I’ve ever owned very trainable and shuts off his crazy energy indoors
Quote from: huntnfmly on January 09, 2023, 05:34:20 PMQuote from: Tafinder on January 09, 2023, 03:39:36 PMMy daughter is very happy with her French Brittney! Very playful with the kids and has pointed a few quail in training and 1 hen! Seems to have an excellent nose… will try to follow my pointer in heavy cover however the Britt hasn’t mastered the art of hunting heavy cover yet! She is quite adapt at light cover and stays very close! I’ve been impressed by her so far! We plan to take her and the oldest granddaughter out to the bird farm in February my Christmas present to them! Quote from: huntnfmly on January 07, 2023, 08:54:32 PMQuote from: Tafinder on January 07, 2023, 07:11:06 PMA Wirehaired vizsla is a separate registered breed than the (smooth) vizsla! But yes many generations back it had German wirehaired pointers bred with the vizsla! We have had several (smooth) vizslas in the past and my daughter had interest in a wirehaired vizsla after we saw one several years back and I did the research for her! She ultimately found a nice French Brittany mostly due to price and availability! Quote from: Special T on December 28, 2022, 04:00:53 PMQuote from: Tafinder on December 28, 2022, 03:13:36 PMWirehaired Vizsla info sent you a PMIs that a GWP Vizsla cross?I love my French Brittany great dogVery cool Mine has energy for days he’s pointed a few song birds in the field I run and train him inAnd looks to have a great noseEvery time the wind shifts his nose goes up and heads into itHe ranges pretty far out but his recall is solid and I have a gps collar to keep track of him it gives me a little piece of mind when he’s out of sight I’m hoping to get him and my 10 year old grandson and my 2 daughters out to cook canyon sometime soonSmartest dog I’ve ever owned very trainable and shuts off his crazy energy indoorsThis sounds like a great time… have fun with that!