Short breeds for duck

[wcasey755]

Hey everyone, the wife gave the go ahead to get a pup. However her requirement is that it has to be short enough to not jump on counters (last dog had a big counter surfing issue. Tried like hell to break it but that boy loved scraps). PNW weather. Good with kids, gets ducks. Nice is a plus haha. Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[2ski]

Start early on the counter jumping. And don't feed any people food. Like if you pull food from the counter and toss it on the floor, they learn. Like none. My guess is you guys were feeding the last dog people scraps?

Small dog that retrieves ducks...boyken spaniel.

 

[TxLite]

Saw a guy once that had a rat terrier (or something similar) he’d bring out with him in his kayak and have it retrieve ducks. Not sure I’d call it a duck breed though

 

[eamyrick]

I have a 7 year old British Lab. There are several good spots in Tx/Ms to grab one. I can’t imagine a better duck/rooster/blue quail dog that is also wonderful with the family.