visla not pointing ?

[BrianSteven72 369]

as the heading says my mate has a visla bitch and its more of a pet than anything else but its out bushing with me and my dogs all the time and ive never seen it point , do they all point or is it just some of them ?

[Mickey Finn 3,011]

BrianSteven72, pointing breeds tend to have a strong pointing instinct. But, it has to be nurtured to a certain extent. Some pups will point right out of the box. While others, have to be brought along. Letting a pointing dog catch any prey, is the quickest way to take the point out of it. Flushing would be the second quickest.

 

ATB

Edited March 3, 2012 by Mickey Finn

[stroller 341]

yep its a delicate issue getting a dog steady to point. letting a dog work up and flush will just about ruin it for pointing and working it with a flushing breed such as a springer will only make it more determined to flush the game first. Depending on the dog of course most arent in the field until they are between 18 months and 3 years old.

 

It doesnt sound as though it matters to you that the dog isnt pointing so just enjoy its flushing capabilitys and let it be a pet.

[BrianSteven72 369]

thanks guys for the answers , and your right it does not matter at all that it does not point in fact i would much rather it flushed than pointed if i can only have one and yes it does work with spaniels and lurchers so not the best to bring out the point in it thanks again

[BrianSteven72 369]

sorry double post

Edited March 3, 2012 by BrianSteven72