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help decide on breed for my type of hunt
#6469068
09/26/16 06:36 PM
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GT - HUNTER
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I hunt hard every weekend for DOVE during season on sorghum fields, I do like 6 hunts per year for quail in the fall, once every other year I might hunt ducks. In season I turn to hunt whitetails and turn sometimes to quail.
I used to own a springer spaniel that I trained myself while I was in college, she was a great dog, did everything I needed, I put in a lot of hours and field time. I been mostly around springers and love their kindness and disposition, they are easy to train (in my opinion). I have never trained pointing dogs, and training flushers should be in my mind simpler. Since I dove hunt mostly, I dont see the need for a pointer. I love springers but most are kind of over hyper. I have no experience with other breeds.
NOw Im 40, divorced and although I do work at an office 8am-8pm, I have a friend that raises birds, including quail. But I dont have a large yard and will have to kinda really commit to training them. Im having my doubts about two things
should I try a different breed, should I go the finished dog way...
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Re: help decide on breed for my type of hunt
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#6469152
09/26/16 07:29 PM
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MS1454
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Yeah I would stick to spaniels and finished. Sounds like work schedule would be tough on a new pup.
I'll take a Black Female every time.
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Re: help decide on breed for my type of hunt
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#6469356
09/26/16 09:32 PM
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Springer's are the way to go. I have one and he's awesome!!!!!
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Re: help decide on breed for my type of hunt
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09/26/16 10:16 PM
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Sweese
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Agreed, if you are familiar with springers and like them, go find the best field bed springer you can and jump back in. Boykins are also very popular these days. There is a large thread on Boykins in this forum.
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Re: help decide on breed for my type of hunt
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#6469519
09/26/16 11:08 PM
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bill oxner
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Go with your heart. Not with your head.
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill
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Re: help decide on breed for my type of hunt
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#6470096
09/27/16 05:28 AM
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TheCloudX
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I was going to suggest lab from the description of what you hunt, BUT since you have experience and know the breed -- stick with what you know and love.
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Re: help decide on breed for my type of hunt
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#6470135
09/27/16 10:54 AM
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Blanco
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Springers, Labs or Boykins for flushing work. The other to consider is a well bred English Cocker. All will also work well on waterfowl. The smaller ones are cheaper to feed and easier to keep inside. They will all be a bit hyper until they get older. I personally would consider a Brittany. I like the dogs and love to watch them work. I believe they are a good versatile dog
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Re: help decide on breed for my type of hunt
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#6470276
09/27/16 01:27 PM
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CCBIRDDOGMAN
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French Brittany is always the answer to these types of questions.
Haven't had it in years but never spit any out. I am a sucker for happy endings and strapped cowboys.
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Re: help decide on breed for my type of hunt
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#6470291
09/27/16 01:36 PM
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French Brittany is always the answer to these types of questions. This^^^^^^^
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Re: help decide on breed for my type of hunt
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09/27/16 02:22 PM
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Blanco
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I would have one. Good lookin for a working dog!
Last edited by Blanco; 09/27/16 02:23 PM.
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Re: help decide on breed for my type of hunt
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09/27/16 02:31 PM
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CCBIRDDOGMAN
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They are decent looking.
Haven't had it in years but never spit any out. I am a sucker for happy endings and strapped cowboys.
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Re: help decide on breed for my type of hunt
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#6470446
09/27/16 03:09 PM
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BradyBuck
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I would not get a lab from your description of the types of hunts you go on. if you were mainly waterfowl and dove then I'd say lab all the way. I think you need a Boykin. They have a strong retrieving desire but can handle the heat in the dove field and also are great for quail. My good friend who I hunt with 2-3 times a week with starting in September through January has a Boykin and he is dove fetching machine and a natural upland dog. If I mainly hunted dove and quail I would no doubt look at getting a Boykin.
i don't know a lot about the Springers so I can't really comment on them but I agree with the above statements about you going that route from your past experience.
HRCH Washita's Kimber Locked N Loaded GRHRCH Firefly's Rally The Troops MH
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Re: help decide on breed for my type of hunt
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09/27/16 04:56 PM
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Blanco
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My Field bred Springer pup Willie
Last edited by Blanco; 09/27/16 05:03 PM.
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Re: help decide on breed for my type of hunt
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09/27/16 05:07 PM
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Blanco
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Re: help decide on breed for my type of hunt
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09/28/16 12:50 PM
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Sweese
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Re: help decide on breed for my type of hunt
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09/28/16 07:29 PM
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Re: help decide on breed for my type of hunt
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#6472717
09/28/16 10:40 PM
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colt45-90
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Agreed, if you are familiar with springers and like them, go find the best field bed springer you can and jump back in. Boykins are also very popular these days. There is a large thread on Boykins in this forum. are there any Boykins breeders on the forum?
hold on Newt, we got a runaway
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Re: help decide on breed for my type of hunt
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09/29/16 01:31 AM
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Blanco
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For Boykins try Texas Trace kennels. I think they are down close to Houston? I met the owners and really liked the dogs. Hard working and a lot of fun to watch.
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Re: help decide on breed for my type of hunt
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09/29/16 02:56 AM
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BradyBuck
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