Springadors

[Aaron Proffitt 142]

We recently picked up a pair of Springador pups...two eight week old girls. So far , I am very impressed with how genuinely easy they are to be around and how well they accept their new home.

 

I must say, as a general rule I am not a big fan of crosses as it seems like an attempt to re-invent the wheel.But, I may be wrong, and have no problem admitting that. Especially in this case.

 

Anyway, in the US it is very rare to find crosses of anykind in the uplands. But it's my understanding that Springadors are somewhat common in the UK.What's your guys impressions on them, especially for flushing pheasent ? That's their intended purpose, along with some duck and goose work.

 

Thanks,

 

Aaron

[farlap 19]

have a client with 2 of these cross breeds (cant bring myself to give them a breed name, sorry!).....there is no genetic type and one is lab like and sensible the other is spinger like and mad they both work duck woodcock snipe and pjeasant....when the owner can stay in contact with them!

[upperlane2 4]

We recently picked up a pair of Springador pups...two eight week old girls. So far , I am very impressed with how genuinely easy they are to be around and how well they accept their new home.

 

I must say, as a general rule I am not a big fan of crosses as it seems like an attempt to re-invent the wheel.But, I may be wrong, and have no problem admitting that. Especially in this case.

 

Anyway, in the US it is very rare to find crosses of anykind in the uplands. But it's my understanding that Springadors are somewhat common in the UK.What's your guys impressions on them, especially for flushing pheasent ? That's their intended purpose, along with some duck and goose work.

 

Thanks,

 

Aaron

how were they bred 2 full breds or cross to cross (was dog the lab or springer)

[Aaron Proffitt 142]

We recently picked up a pair of Springador pups...two eight week old girls. So far , I am very impressed with how genuinely easy they are to be around and how well they accept their new home.

 

I must say, as a general rule I am not a big fan of crosses as it seems like an attempt to re-invent the wheel.But, I may be wrong, and have no problem admitting that. Especially in this case.

 

Anyway, in the US it is very rare to find crosses of anykind in the uplands. But it's my understanding that Springadors are somewhat common in the UK.What's your guys impressions on them, especially for flushing pheasent ? That's their intended purpose, along with some duck and goose work.

 

Thanks,

 

Aaron

how were they bred 2 full breds or cross to cross (was dog the lab or springer)

 

First cross....dam a Springer and sire a Lab.

[dogs-n-natives 1,182]

Aaron, they are very popular here in the North of England, with both the grouse and the pheasant keepers, a few of my beaters had this cross, and by all accounts they were very good gun dogs. Steady, yet eager hunters, that seamed to have the best of both worlds, much keener in cover than the pure labs, and from what ive heard easily trained and keen to please. I was seriously tempted to get one once, but i went down the cocker spaniel route instead, (with no regrets). Might be a dog for the future though, as ive always got a gun dog about the place.

 

Good luck with yours mate

[Aaron Proffitt 142]

Aaron, they are very popular here in the North of England, with both the grouse and the pheasant keepers, a few of my beaters had this cross, and by all accounts they were very good gun dogs. Steady, yet eager hunters, that seamed to have the best of both worlds, much keener in cover than the pure labs, and from what ive heard easily trained and keen to please. I was seriously tempted to get one once, but i went down the cocker spaniel route instead, (with no regrets). Might be a dog for the future though, as ive always got a gun dog about the place.

 

Good luck with yours mate

 

I was hoping to hear that , mate... I'll keep you posted on their progress. Like what I see so far, but it's very early in the game .

[Dave C 63]

I have only seen 1 work Aaron, it was black & white marked like a springer but a Labs head, it hunted very keenly and the handler had good control, it did seem a little steadier than a springer and i was very impreesed with its allround work.

I would say they should make good working dogs what ever side they through to, but as with all crosses there is a risk.

Good luck with there training and hats off to you for taking both of them on (it will be fun)

 

Dave.