Brittany Spaniel...

[HilltopHitman]

I grew up with GSP’s as well and decided my first bird dog on my own would be a Britt.. Best decision I have ever made. They are very much “velcro” dogs and have “their” person. Mines great with family and other dogs. It might be a bit bias but I believe they’re quite a bit smarter and easier to train than most of the other upland dogs. My dogs only quirk is she doesn’t like water.
She’s hunted all over WA, ID, MT and MN. I will be getting another in the future shortly.

If you’re looking for the best of the best Brittany’s, Carter Brittany’s has arguably the best genetics and their awards show it..

Edit: Every old timer told me to read and follow "Gun Dog: Revolutionary Rapid Training" by Richard Wolters. Highly recommend every sporting dog owner should read it prior to starting your dog.

 

[Sanchez]

I am on my fourth Brittany. They are great dogs for upland hunting and as a companions. Mine all learned to hunt lots of species including ruff grouse, chukars, pheasants, sharptails, huns and mountain quail. The dog can learn the technique needed to successfully hunt very different bird species.

During the off season the dog needs exercise and at least mine will almost demand a walk of several miles each day which benefits me greatly. I did not use mine for waterfowl because if stationary and wet they will get cold.

 

[WRO]

Edit: Every old timer told me to read and follow "Gun Dog: Revolutionary Rapid Training" by Richard Wolters. Highly recommend every sporting dog owner should read it prior to starting your dog.

The only thing that book is good for is starting a fire.

There is so much bull shit and methods that could cause long term issues. Wolters is a charlatan and a fraud, but he could write an easy to read book.

Guys who actually do the thing, like Paul long, perfection kennels, Delmar smith, etc are actually worth using.

 

[KurtR]

The only thing that book is good for is starting a fire.

There is so much bull shit and things methods that could cause long term issues. Wolters is a charlatan and a fraud, but he could write an easy to read book.

Guys who actually do the thing, like Paul long, perfection kennels, etc are actually worth using.

Every time i see water dog for retrievers mentioned i want to say the same thing

 

[WRO]

Every time i see water dog for retrievers mentioned i want to say the same thing

You’re a better man than me.

It’s the boomer bible of dog training, from an upland perspective every method has a much better way to do it, we have collars now which completely change the way.

It’s like saying MS Dos is a great operating system for new computers.

 

[KurtR]

You’re a better man than me.

It’s the boomer bible of dog training, from an upland perspective every method has a much better way to do it, we have collars now which completely change the way.

It’s like saying MS Dos is a great operating system for new computers.

Its the same for retrievers and the fact he just showed up and ran a dog that some one else trained and then acted like he did it is even more bs.

 

[Speaks]

Britts and Setters are all I care to have.

 

[WRO]

Britts and Setters are all I care to have.

I’m a setter guy, my hunting partner has a Britt and I can never tell if it’s taking a piss or on point..


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[ianpadron]

Anyone who tells ya a GSP will hunt harder than a Brittany hasn't hunted over a good Britt. Fit, well-bred examples of each will knock out consecutive 40 mile days and wear you out before they wear themselves out.

We went back and forth on the GSP vs Britt decision for a good year, ended up with a well-bred big running Britt from Lacey Mountain in WA state and could not be happier. I'll own nothing but Britts and Field Goldens going forward.

He's 4 now and has developed quite the reputation among my hunting buddies. Absolutely no quit, high octane prairie monster, but the snuggliest lil fella you'll ever meet at home.

Definitely can't go wrong with either, but the old "GSPs are better pure hunting dogs" myth is absolutely hilarious to fellas who know what a Britt is capable of...particularly American Brittanys.

And if ya think a Britt requires less exercise than a GSP in the off-season, you're in for a rude awakening as well. 5-10 miles a day is the absolute minimum for ours to prevent mischief around the house, FYI.