What is your favorite hunting dog and why ?

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[Outlaw99]

Catahoula/Airedale: his name is Clyde and he is not fond of coyotes. Most loyal, stubborn, loving creature I’ve ever known!

 

[Turkeyfreak12]

My favorite is the mountain feist. I got one as a rescue and he has been the best hinting partner there is. He’s fun to squirrel hunt with but he’s also dang good at finding sheds to. Great family dog on top of everything.

 

[30338]

Have loved Brittanies and Labs. But have come to enjoy spending time with my Drahthaar the most. Smart, tough, big on/off switch, sense of humor, and great around strangers. Got a new one at home now getting trained up to run with my 3 year old male. Lot of great dogs in the world though and enjoying this thread a lot.

 

[AK Troutbum]

My favorite is a chocolate lab. We’ve had labs now for almost 30 years. They’re great family dogs,

Great river dogs,

And great bird dogs!

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[qwerksc]

Jagdterrier, he's a monster. He ain't got quit in him, hunts anything you do.

 

[sndmn11]

This pup had and has a clueless bird dog trainer, but she is everything else a WPG is supposed to be and I like this picture. She is a great younger sister to her brother.

 

[TraderMike]

This kind of thread is why I frequent the Slide. I miss my pups and appreciate the pics posted.

 

[robtattoo]

Bloodhounds.
Because look at it!

 

[NDGuy]

I love my Vizsla. I fell in love with the look and color when searching for my first dog. She's been a great upland dog despite my minimal training experience. ND can be a little cold for her but she's done well. Great house dogs as long as you exercise them LOL.

Don't think I will ever switch to another breed.

 

[NDGuy]

 

[Mattyq17]

Growing up we had a black lab and a GSP. Great bird dogs and family dogs. I now have a Patterdale Terrier. She is a ground squirrel killing machine. Great family dog and very good with other people. I plan to take her with me this deer season. Very hyper (8 months old) at the moment but also very smart, and listens well. Not your typical hunting dog but so far she has been good with everywhere I have taken her, quail hunting she is a very good retriever.

 

[MallardSX2]

Rabbits- Beagles (The obvious reasons and they stink)
Waterfowl and birds- LAB (Good temperament and done stink too bad)
Squirrel/coon - Mt Cur (Great family dogs and hunters but a little stinky)

 

[16Bore]

I like them all......as long as they belong to somebody else.

 

[Diamond K]

This is Hunter hauling out a drake when he was 7 months old. He is now 5 and always at my side. The most loyal and committed dog I have ever had.

 

[twall13]

Growing up we always had labs and they are great all around dogs. That said, I've always enjoyed being around spaniels and ended up getting a Boykin Spaniel nearly 8 years ago. I've had some good dogs over the years but he's been my favorite. Awesome trail companion, great with the kids, and he does really well with upland and waterfowl despite me being a poor trainer. Geese are a bit big for him but it's fun to watch him try. He does really well in the heat and pretty good in the cold, though I have to watch him in extreme cold temps. The biggest downside to a spaniel is the inevitable burrs they collect in their ears. I can think of a few other breeds that do worse in that category, but I can think of a lot of breeds that do better. Boykins are a friendly, social breed and they like to please. Despite my poor training he was much easier to train for basic commands than the labs I've had in the past.

As someone commented above about skunks, I think he's finally learning they are bad news. He's been sprayed twice while out on the trail, though not a direct hit either time. The last time we came across one he stood back 20 feet and barked instead of running after it so I'm hopeful he's learned his lesson on those.

 

[Antarctica]

Some great dogs here. Great thread - thanks much!

Had a Chessie years ago. Fantastic duck/goose dog - would break skim ice to get birds. Mine also had a great nose that served him ell in finding doves in uncut corn fields. But that energy and drive came with a price. Unfortunately it manifested itself in aggression toward anyone I didn't properly introduce him to.

Am seriously considering a Boykin for the next dog.

 

[netman]

No better dog than an Airedale. RIP to my best buddy Bea.

 

[Crippledsledge64]

Labs and Brits are my favorites though I’ve had a great GSP before as well. Current lab is a goofball who loves snow more than water. Never stops retrieving though.

 

[TripleJ]

I’m a lab guy. Amazing family dog and loves getting birds as much or more then me.