Mine does fine... swims through skim ice, retrieves birds, he don't care... lol
ETA: If I only wanted a winter retriever, I'd opt for a lab, but I want a versatile dog... the Weims, GSP's and Vislas fit this bill to a T..
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ETA: If I only wanted a winter retriever, I'd opt for a lab, but I want a versatile dog... the Weims, GSP's and Vislas fit this bill to a T..
Not picking on Boykins, they really are great dogs.. Had a buddy that brought his to Canada for our summer fishing trip every year... she brought in half the woods every night in her coat... wasn't a really big deal though, they are kinda small.
So one day we lost a lure on the boat... it was a twin treble hooked trolling lure... a couple evenings later, Gracie (the Boykin) was crashed on the couch. Went to get up and struggled, which isn't unusual for her, we really wore her out every day... I was sitting next to her and realized when she got up, she was somehow hooked to the couch cushion.... yep, found the lure...
We still have that lure hanging in the cabin with a ball of her hair from her flanks still attached to the hooks... we had to cut it out of her...
I have owned both Weims and GSP's, both are versatile hunting dogs... do yourself a favor and look up NAVHDA.. it will enlighten you to many of the various 'versatile' hunting breeds.
Both my Weim and GSPs were great with kids and family and were live in the house pets.
I just put down a deposit on a Drahthaar. What a badass dog! A natural hunter for all types of game. I can't wait to get it and start teaching.
The natural:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyQneIAXFKs
The pointer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW4F1USLTxs
The presistent retriever:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7wnDYOaJX4
The blood tracker:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-E5beAb4IQ
The natural:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyQneIAXFKs
The pointer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW4F1USLTxs
The presistent retriever:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7wnDYOaJX4
The blood tracker:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-E5beAb4IQ
Congrats again. Can't wait to see some pup pics.
chesapeakeIRON
Ultimate Member
Great choice, they are good dogs by brother in laws father had one. Post pics when you get your pup
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Congratulations! Will be interested to hear how it goes. I had never heard of these until this thread and have wanted a GSP, but these are interesting. The thing is that i don't know that it will be a good dog for me because I would not take it hunting often enough. I am afraid I need more of a home body that could hunt. Not a dog that lives to hunt.
I don't hunt, but my chocolate lab (English) will retrieve a bumper out of the ocean when it is 12 degrees outside. It is so cold that when he gets out of the OCEAN his fur freezes and he looks like a polar bear. He doesn't give a $hit. He's like a honey badger of getting wet. Would fetch ducks like a champ if I let him but I don't personally like to kill stuff. I respect hunting and those who choose to do it - don't get me wrong. I also like to eat meat. I just choose not to do it.
My black lab is a female and American. She is lazy and more like a cat. Will fetch if it's warm or if properly encouraged, but not like my chocolate, english, brown bear.
My black lab is a female and American. She is lazy and more like a cat. Will fetch if it's warm or if properly encouraged, but not like my chocolate, english, brown bear.
MikeTF
Ultimate Member
I have a chocolate Chesapeake Bay Retriever. I was training her for duck and goose hunting on the bay, but truth be told, my daughter needed a buddy. One night I let the dog sleep with her in her bed and the rest is history: she's not a hunting dog. She's a rottweiler that swims. Great home dog.
I'll post a picture of the pup when I get her. Here are the proud parents.
The first three are the father. These dogs aren't allowed to breed until they've passed extensive field trials, including a trial when they're ~1 year old to ensure they've got the instincts.
The first three are the father. These dogs aren't allowed to breed until they've passed extensive field trials, including a trial when they're ~1 year old to ensure they've got the instincts.
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A GSP would fit that bill... only thing they really need is exercise, so you have to plan for that, but I know many with GSPs that don't hunt, nor train them to hunt.
Honestly don't know too many Drat owners, they are a little more scarce in my area, but great dogs from what I have learned over the years about them.
Yeah, I think this dog will need a ton of exercise year round. I've got a couple ideas to mix it up. I'm going to get a sled harness and have her pull me on roller blades on the bike trails near me. I read about some people doing that. Obviously I'll want to take her out for retrieving dummies and toys a lot for exercise, but in the winter when it's dark out I'll need a backup. I'm thinking reflective clothing and roller blades are in order.
Or maybe I'll just rig up something like this in the basement
Or maybe I'll just rig up something like this in the basement
Derwood those are handsome parents. Work on blood tracking and sheds. That will keep her busy. Let's friends know when you can help track a lost deer. Wink wink.
BearArms
Member
For exercise, consider trialing and hunt tests. I ruck with my Gordon Setter on the weekends and the Ms. is into field trials. Our pup almost has her JH title and it's good to get on birds during my 'off season' until we can afford some land to raise quail and pheasant on. There's a big field trial next weekend, but there are weekly practices that the SOMD English Setter Club puts on when the weather is good. Most of the members are getting up there and they need new blood.
itsslow98
Ultimate Member
I think a lab sounds like a good fit for you. I have a Chessie and he couldn't be more friendly. He is instinctively gentle with small kids and just a goofball all the other times. Hasnt been to hard to train but the remote e-collar has been a huge help. People claim the are aggressive and not family dogs but if you actually do research on the breeder and the parents you will not have an issue. They are no more aggressive than any other breed. They are definetly more of thinker than labs and goldens though. They tend to try and think of a way to do things themselves.
HarCo2ANewb
Subibro
Not my dog for sure, I let her out this morning, went back a minute later to let out the cat and then I woke up enough to join the two of them in just staring like idiots at the Coywolf that was 20 feet out the door and lit up like a Christmas tree by my floodlights. Useless dog, but I love her dearly.
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