Springer Spaniel Not Just A Gun Dog

[Will1234 17]

 

I used to bush with terriers for fox. Cut a long story short I now use 2 springers and wouldn't go back. These dogs are so versatile and will hunt anything you want. My older springer was brought over from Ireland and just used for rabbiting after a few outings she new what the new prey was. She is harder than some terriers and if old Charlie is laying up in a bramble she won't leave till his bolted. The pup is about a year and hitting cover hard when something is at home. My experience with these dogs is they just love to hunt and very easy to train.

 

Yes I think your right mate,they do love to hunt but I found they need to be left for it to come out before any heavy training starts. Do you think Cockers are the same or as good as Springers?

 

I agree jeemes they need to find their nose first than gentle encouragement to bring that instinct out . I love it when it all finally comes together and they smash that cover like a steam train. My pup is just a year but using his nose a lot more now every trip is slightly better than the last. I think it helps having one already doing it. Jeemes do you have springers I take it?

[Will1234 17]

Sorry I didn't answer your question I believe springers and cockers are as good as each other depends on dog whatever breed. But I do like a small springer with bags of drive. Best bushing dog I have had for foxes is a springer bitch

[jeemes 4,485]

Ive had Springers and about to get another but never a Cocker..Ive seen some good ones and just liked the look but I didnt know if they were as robust or as strong thats all.