todd 5 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Hello folks i have been interested in buying a GWP for a few years now. However before i do i would like some advice from more experienced owners, the only gun dog i have owned was a lab, my background is in terriers, so would hate to make an uneducated purchase. Tips and Advice welcome, Cheers! Quote Link to post
kiwi 4 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 what sort of work is on offer for your intended gwp ? Quote Link to post
todd 5 Posted January 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 On 08/01/2010 at 20:22, kiwi said: what sort of work is on offer for your intended gwp ? It will be for mainly rough shooting, i dont know any lads that work them, and as a result i dont the GWP strengths etc. cheers Quote Link to post
kiwi 4 Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 they are great roughshooters dogs, if you can find the right lines they are very sensible and mature early, there is alot of crap about them being hard to train and late to mature,they aren't, gwps can do anything a lab can and last all day like a spaniel, they do have a terrier like temp but it is a plus if you like a dog that don't mind rolling up it's sleaves to sort shit out. find a breeder with as much german blood as possible and stay clear of trials bred hairy 'gsp's' or show line rubbish. Quote Link to post
todd 5 Posted January 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 On 09/01/2010 at 04:58, kiwi said: they are great roughshooters dogs, if you can find the right lines they are very sensible and mature early, there is alot of crap about them being hard to train and late to mature,they aren't, gwps can do anything a lab can and last all day like a spaniel, they do have a terrier like temp but it is a plus if you like a dog that don't mind rolling up it's sleaves to sort shit out. find a breeder with as much german blood as possible and stay clear of trials bred hairy 'gsp's' or show line rubbish. Cheers for the tip,s mate, do find any difference,with dog or bitch etc, also do u know of any good working breeders on this site then.?? Quote Link to post
kiwi 4 Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 lisa and les from mustwork kennels are the people you need to speak too. they will be able to advise of any suitable litters around Quote Link to post
todd 5 Posted January 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 On 10/01/2010 at 06:25, kiwi said: lisa and les from mustwork kennels are the people you need to speak too. they will be able to advise of any suitable litters around Thanks again for ur time mate,ill try look them up. Quote Link to post
Mickey Finn 3,055 Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 I think kiwi pretty much covered it. I would add that you'll want the shortest hardest coat you can get. So, don't pick the pup with the full beard at 7 weeks. Otherwise, put up some pics when you get one. ATB Quote Link to post
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