Gun Dog Gwp

[Benny684lovley 22]

Hi gents. Anyone work a gwp for a bit of rough shooting and how are they to a gsp? Cheers

[Mickey Finn 3,010]

A little bit harder, and they have a slightly odd gallop. But they are pretty much tireless and all hunt.

[Benny684lovley 22]

Full of energy then. What do you mean odd gallop?

[bolty 45]

yes they do have a diffrent action I noticed this with my gwp x greyhound it his not a galloping action where the front legs fold and strech right out in front of them but a more stiff leg action .

[HPR 1,160]

There brilliant capeable of doing any type of work imo.

[Naustroms 92]

I work mine on upland/rough shooting. Very capable dog and does well in the thick cover, water retrieves and hunts dead. Can't ask much more I generally just let the dog hunt and stay out of its way. The heat is very hard on this breed and don't hunt as well in higher temperatures. Was a bit hard mouthed at first but was able to clear that up quickly. Also territorial in a kennel space but works well with other dogs in the field.

Edited September 17, 2016 by Naustroms

[Benny684lovley 22]

Thanks for the the reply gents.

[Mickey Finn 3,010]

Full of energy then. What do you mean odd gallop?

Hard to explain their gallop but their trot is as smooth as you like. I'd second what HPR, and Naustroms said. They can handle most hunting and really come into their own after the shot. If you have the time and temperament to train one and hunt it a lot you should be pretty happy with one. Here is an old picture of mine doing what I had the most trouble teaching him to do. Sit quietly. He would actually hold his breath when the geese were coming into the decoys.

 

[Benny684lovley 22]

That's a good photo that. Thanks for sharing