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Muleyczy

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I’m looking for a new GSP puppy (preferably female) and wondering if anyone has a recommendations locating a solid dog? I got lucky with my current female GSP on a gamble and would really like to put some thought and consideration into this next one.


Appreciate any recommendations
Chris
 
I’d check locally for any hunt tests scheduled. Go spend a day or two, ask around while you are there. You’ll get a chance to see different breeders work their dogs see if those are characteristics you like.
There are more GSPs advertised currently then I can ever remember. Good to be cautious.
 
Salmonchaser said:
I’d check locally for any hunt tests scheduled. Go spend a day or two, ask around while you are there. You’ll get a chance to see different breeders work their dogs see if those are characteristics you like.
There are more GSPs advertised currently then I can ever remember. Good to be cautious.
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Makes sense. Appreciate it
 
Not sure how far you are willing to travel for a good dog but Sharp Shooter kennels out of New Richmond, WI is really well known around the midwest for their dogs. My 9 month old GSP is half Sharp Shooter and she is a bird hunting machine already. Good luck!
Eric
 
Definitely quiz your breeder about the personalities of the available puppies. We just picked the cutest one from a reputable kennel, and ended up with a neurotic psycho. He can hunt....but yeah...he's a pain in the ass. Granted, that's true for a lot of GSPs. My lab is a angel in comparison.
 
NEHunter, thanks for posting that. Love my drahthaar but those DK dogs look really impressive too.
 
Is there any difference in a Drahthaar vs. GSP in terms of bird hunting? Seems like very similar dogs all said.

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Muleyczy said:
Is there any difference in a Drahthaar vs. GSP in terms of bird hunting? Seems like very similar dogs all said.

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Pretty similar to my knowledge in hunting abilities except a draht will have the coarser thicker coat more suited to cold weather/waterfowling imo.


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Not slamming GSP at all, but the drahthaar breed testing and strict breeding standards are turning out very solid dogs. Getting on the list for a 2020 pup now. If a guy wanted a GSP, I'd take a close look at that DK link in this thread. I think they have the same type of breed standards as the drahthaars.
 
I’m not sure how or what you like to hunt and what you prioritize in a dog. I have hunted and field trial shooting dog pointers for some years now. I head up to Utah and Idaho and chukar hunt on occasion. The dogs can really bomb in that country, I think it’s as good as it gets to have a dog find and hold birds 5-600 yards away hike your ass off and put birds up. Great anticipation and truly a great dance between dog, bird and hunter. The more I have done this the more I realize my friends and I are the minority. Must don’t want and can’t handle a dog with that much go. They would rather have a dog within shotgun range the entire time that way they can shoot at whatever gets up which is completely fine. For them retrieving and close working are priorities. Get a dog out of the type of dogs that you want. There are some AA field trial gsps that can flat move out and there are some that are 50 yard dogs tops and everything in between. Do your research on what you want, there are plenty of good breeders catering to every style. You can have a dog ground shipped anywhere in the country for around 400 bucks. Considering your gonna live with and feed the dog for the next 10-15 years the cost isn’t much.
 
codym said:
I’m not sure how or what you like to hunt and what you prioritize in a dog. I have hunted and field trial shooting dog pointers for some years now. I head up to Utah and Idaho and chukar hunt on occasion. The dogs can really bomb in that country, I think it’s as good as it gets to have a dog find and hold birds 5-600 yards away hike your ass off and put birds up. Great anticipation and truly a great dance between dog, bird and hunter. The more I have done this the more I realize my friends and I are the minority. Must don’t want and can’t handle a dog with that much go. They would rather have a dog within shotgun range the entire time that way they can shoot at whatever gets up which is completely fine. For them retrieving and close working are priorities. Get a dog out of the type of dogs that you want. There are some AA field trial gsps that can flat move out and there are some that are 50 yard dogs tops and everything in between. Do your research on what you want, there are plenty of good breeders catering to every style. You can have a dog ground shipped anywhere in the country for around 400 bucks. Considering your gonna live with and feed the dog for the next 10-15 years the cost isn’t much.
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This is a good post. With shorthairs especially you can have one in any flavor you want. Big slow boot licking types and smaller faster rangy types. Ones that can retrieve you ducks and ones that wouldn't overheat in September. I would bet a Nevada hunter could save some boot leather if they were willing to let the dog cover the miles for them. Talk to the folks killing the birds around you, they'll tell you what they like, what's working, and who is going to have litters on the ground. I personally wouldn't buy a dog from east of the Mississippi if I were you unless I really knew the line. Good feet are important, heat tolerance is important.
 
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