slips 114 Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 whats the smallest cocker. ive got one size of a terrier is she to small for pickin up or better as a flusher Quote Link to post
vindiesel 1 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Mine,s about 12'' at the shoulder and she can just say manage cock pheasants. Quote Link to post
navman 126 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 I'v got a couple of cockers, one very small who has no problems retrieving pheasants, they tend to mouth them initially to get a good firm hold and balance and the deliver in to me, fun to watch as cock birds nearly as big as my bitch but no problems or hesitation, fabulous breed wouldn't have anything else,only slightly biased ! Quote Link to post
timber 90 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Wouldn't worry too much about her size mate Heres a very small bitch weighs just 16lb but she'll pick up and retreive for fun Quote Link to post
slips 114 Posted May 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Wouldn't worry too much about her size mate Heres a very small bitch weighs just 16lb but she'll pick up and retreive for fun very nice mate theres hope for her then cheers Quote Link to post
timber 90 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 How old is your bitch slips ??? have you done anything with her yet ?? Quote Link to post
slips 114 Posted May 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 How old is your bitch slips ??? have you done anything with her yet ?? shes 4 years old she came of a fella whos lost intrest in shootin so iv took her on shes a lovly little bitch and iv add her a week now .i was goin to use her for bushing with me terriers when she out shes so clam and steady . i beat on two esaste and as you do watch ya favaoite little worker doin there job and its just got me thinkin about may be she be ok but she small compared to the other cockers Quote Link to post
willow 53 Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 anyone got a small cocker dog Quote Link to post
spec 45 Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 very unlikely she's too small- even the smallest cockers have enough heart to make up for their size. Give her a try- if she can pick a dummy she can pick a bird! Quote Link to post
Lab 10,979 Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 If your going to be picking up on a large shoot then i wouldn't get a small cocker...... Seen them get burned out easily in thick cover and deep snow. Horses for courses... Quote Link to post
timber 90 Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 If your going to be picking up on a large shoot then i wouldn't get a small cocker...... Seen them get burned out easily in thick cover and deep snow. Horses for courses... I would agree with that lab-tastic if he was getting a dog specifically for picking up then i would say get a lab but i think he's asking is the cocker he already has too small for picking up, imo even the smallest of cockers can put a good shift in picking up. Quote Link to post
slips 114 Posted May 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 very unlikely she's too small- even the smallest cockers have enough heart to make up for their size. Give her a try- if she can pick a dummy she can pick a bird! i put you on me chirstmas card list haha Quote Link to post
Lab 10,979 Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 If your going to be picking up on a large shoot then i wouldn't get a small cocker...... Seen them get burned out easily in thick cover and deep snow. Horses for courses... I would agree with that lab-tastic if he was getting a dog specifically for picking up then i would say get a lab but i think he's asking is the cocker he already has too small for picking up, imo even the smallest of cockers can put a good shift in picking up. ....yes reading it again i see he has the dog already. Dont get me wrong i've seen many a good cocker work on a shoot day but i've seen a few that just struggle with carrying heavy birds through rough terrain, especially if you are working a steep banking... Quote Link to post
navman 126 Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 I'v seen my cockers push through tight cover to eye wipe labs ! I have both for picking up, make a great team using labs for longer picks and cockers for sweeping areas at end of each drive, both work different to achieve the bagwhich is the important fact at end of day, cockers come in to their own on lost birds, lower to ground I think scenting ability exceeds labs ! Quote Link to post
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