WI lab breeder recommendations

[mgray]

Hi everyone. We’re planning on a new dog this spring, and we’ve narrowed it down to down to a GSP or lab. If I’m being honest, this dog will be a family dog 350 days a year, and hunt the rest. I’m leaning towards lab. Our last dog came from a breeder who is now out of the game. Does anyone have any experience with labs in the SW area of WI? I’ve never had a professionally trained dog, but I’d also be interested in hearing any advice on training. Thanks!

 

[KurtR]

Go on huntinglabpedigree.com and you can search litters .

Here is Wisconsin

Hunting Lab Pedigree

A free online pedigree database for Hunting & Working Labrador Retrievers.

www.huntinglabpedigree.com

For the training get Freddy kings the retriever trainer program . It’s the best 60 dollars you can spend and if you need help Freddy is always there to answer questions.

 

[Macintosh]

Hi everyone. We’re planning on a new dog this spring, and we’ve narrowed it down to down to a GSP or lab. If I’m being honest, this dog will be a family dog 350 days a year, and hunt the rest. I’m leaning towards lab. Our last dog came from a breeder who is now out of the game. Does anyone have any experience with labs in the SW area of WI? I’ve never had a professionally trained dog, but I’d also be interested in hearing any advice on training. Thanks!

You could do a lot worse than to find a trainer with good references you can get along with, and then have them point you to a beeding or breeder.

 

[Wheels]

Give Bruce Halverson a call, he’s in Green County. He probably knows someone that has a litter coming up.

Crosswind retrievers/training kennel

Effective and fun dog training for all ages and breeds.

crosswindretrieverstrainingkennel.com

 

[mgray]

Thanks, guys. All of the lineage and family names don't mean much to me, it's just tough narrowing down breeders. I guess reputation will play a big part in the decision. I do like the idea of asking a trainer for recommendations. I'll follow up with these leads while I'm supposed to be working today!

 

[KurtR]

Thanks, guys. All of the lineage and family names don't mean much to me, it's just tough narrowing down breeders. I guess reputation will play a big part in the decision. I do like the idea of asking a trainer for recommendations. I'll follow up with these leads while I'm supposed to be working today!

I know alot of the dogs and alot of the dog people if you find a litter i can check it out and pretty good chance i know and have seen the dogs run or l know some one who i would trust to tell me if the dogs have any problems. Like being noisy or dirty in the kennel

FC and AFC are field trial and the hardest titles to get but some of those dogs have to much horse power for the average person.

GRHRCH(HRC) is the hardest hunt test title to get and you have to have a really biddable dog and they have to be consistent throw 8 series of waterfowl and 2 series of up land

MH(AKC)/HRCH(HRC) is next down from the grand and most people are blown away when they see a master or hrch dog they are better than 99% of dogs most people have ever hunted with.

I would look for some thing with a bunch of grand and or MH/HRCH dogs in the pedigree.

 

[wind gypsy]

A good pedigree with top end field trial chops is nice but for the avg guy i'd focus on known temperament traits of the parents around the house. You've got to ask more questions and get it from someone you trust on that front.

Not all of the FC type dogs are high strung but some of them sure are..

 

[bradb]

I sent you a couple names of local guys. They will get you in the correct direction

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Don't be afraid to drive a little bit, but you're in a good location for solid lab breedings. Lots of tests and trials around you in the summer too, that's a good opportunity to go see dogs in action

 

[hoff1ck]

You really have to decide what you want in the dog first and sort of work back from there. Size, traits, upland focused vs waterfowl or both, etc. There’s a lot of good and bad labs out there right now, but out of reputable hunting/trial lines you should find a lot more good than bad. I’m certainly biased, but you can’t go wrong with a well bred lab. My current dog is going on 2 this fall. He’s got a strong pedigree out of a well known kennel here in MI for high performing hunting and trial dogs, but only weighs in at 54 pounds and is my kids’ best friend. I couldn’t ask for a better family dog. Take your time and you’ll be able to find what you’re looking for. Good luck with the search.

 

[BucksNBulls]

I know alot of the dogs and alot of the dog people if you find a litter i can check it out and pretty good chance i know and have seen the dogs run or l know some one who i would trust to tell me if the dogs have any problems. Like being noisy or dirty in the kennel

FC and AFC are field trial and the hardest titles to get but some of those dogs have to much horse power for the average person.

GRHRCH(HRC) is the hardest hunt test title to get and you have to have a really biddable dog and they have to be consistent throw 8 series of waterfowl and 2 series of up land

MH(AKC)/HRCH(HRC) is next down from the grand and most people are blown away when they see a master or hrch dog they are better than 99% of dogs most people have ever hunted with.

I would look for some thing with a bunch of grand and or MH/HRCH dogs in the pedigree.

I might have to put the SRCC or for sure the SRS Crown over the FC/AFC and maybe the rest. Just my opinion though.

 

[VomSteinbruch]

a GSP

I will allow myself to say a thing or two about the GSP.
There are many drastically different types of GSP that behave and hunt differently as well.
Within in your area you will likely find 5 types.

1. Cover dog GSP - Ruffed grouse trail dog.
2. NGSPA - high drive, horseback trail dog.
3. NAVHDA type GSP - Versatile dog.
4. German club GSP - They are similar to #3 but have unique traits not found in other GSP types.
5. Mix of all these types.

The price will also be different.

I have never seen a true NGSPA GSP so don't know much about the specifics. The breeders for the rest of types can be found of their respective websites.

 

[KurtR]

I might have to put the SRCC or for sure the SRS Crown over the FC/AFC and maybe the rest. Just my opinion though.

People not really into dogs have no clue but I hold the srs dogs in very high regard . Ron Anderson and rip had a good run at the NARC