cacklercrazy
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- Apr 15, 2014
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My favorite are labs or chessie, but the hair would be a problem. Being your upland hunting I would go for a short hair.Hey all,
I am starting to do some research on bird dog breeds and training. hoping to get a dog in the next couple years.
I am wondering if anyone has recommendations on dog breeds that would work for me. I'd also like some advice on training and bird dog ownership in general.
I owned an English Setter for several years. I inherited him from a family member, who could no longer care for him. He was 8 when we got him and was never trained, so he wasn't much of a hunting companion, but he was a sweet and gentle guy that did very well with the two newborns we brought home to him as they grew into toddlers. We sadly had to put him down last year.
I'd like a dog that
- Will do well hunting primarily quail and grouse in both open and thick terrain. I live in northern California where things tend to be thick, but will travel some to more open terrain. I guess versatility is important
- Will do well with children.
- Hypoallergenic if possible (My wife was pretty allergic to the English Setter, and that hair got everywhere)
- Needs to be okay at home while wife and I are at work.
Considering wire-haired griffon, brittany, and some others, but still in the research stage for sure.
Any advice or resources to point me to?