craig09090 11 Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 hi guys, in a few weeks im gunna be looking for my first gun dog im just looking for advice on the best breed for a first timer? Quote Link to post
simononeill93 69 Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 It all depends on what type of shooting your doing?! Quote Link to post
craig09090 11 Posted March 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 rough shooting mainly. Quote Link to post
ftm 3,357 Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 springer =steady work /cocker =busy explosive work/lab born clever but not as good as other 2 for flushing- billy 2 Quote Link to post
simononeill93 69 Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Springer is a good choice,but don't forget you'll only get out what you put in.it takes a lot of time and patience to get it right,ask if you don't know,there are plenty of people who will help,with advice etc.you will get things wrong but you will learn from this. Simon. Quote Link to post
craig09090 11 Posted March 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 cheers for all your advice guys! im goin for the springer , what they like to train? Quote Link to post
Philluk 181 Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 cheers for all your advice guys! im goin for the springer , what they like to train? Springer’s are like thoroughbreds they are designed for a job but as Simon said above you only get out what you put in, the commitment you need is the important thing and the day you turn up at the shoot will all be down to you not the dog, it will put the kettle on if you spend the time teaching it, the only thing that is automatic is the fact they will hunt, but like a thoroughbred they are highly strung and if you hit these types then they will turn out different to say a staff who will just stand there and take it. So time is the key teach it one day and it may forget the next so you do it all over again and they are life changing, an hour of every day is min you will have to do and training sessions of 10 mins twice a day will turn out a dog better than if you teach it on a saturday morning. you cant just take them round the street for a 10 min walk before you leave it all day and then take it out for 5 hours on a saturday shooting. But get it right and you will have a friend for life and there is nothing better, the more bonding you do at early age the better he will be, there is plenty of experience on here and if you are new speak to your local gundog training place and join as soon as you can, bad habits dont become bad habits if you start him or her off on the right foot, if you are new get some books read up speak to people, go out with them if you can. 50% is the dog 50% is you so you take the lead and teach him right and you will never look back. there is a condition to the advice we give ... we want to see a pic on here when you get him or her, 1 Quote Link to post
craig09090 11 Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 cheers again for the great advice! and it will be my plesure to post sum pics when i get a pup! Quote Link to post
Steveclark 9 Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 I got a 1 black&white bitch pup left out of my litter. Only 2 weeks old so won't be ready for another 6 weeks. Docked, due clawed, KC registered, microchipped, both working parents. £450. PM if interested. Quote Link to post
dbm 49 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Why dont you get a poodle hahaha Quote Link to post
craig09090 11 Posted April 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 says the boy who just put money on a 3 legged lurcher x jack russel Quote Link to post
dbm 49 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Says the 1 who got a blind saluki Quote Link to post
craig09090 11 Posted April 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 lol she been to specksavers now Quote Link to post
GEOFF.223 83 Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 German pointers a very good rough dog better noises than esp and cockers alot steadier also but im a springer man so that's what i got Quote Link to post
craig09090 11 Posted June 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Had some sad news yesterday, The bitch i was going to get my pup from has aborted her pups So was just woundering if any one has any ess pups dew ? Quote Link to post
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