Duck dog alternatives

[Tater]

Every WM I've ever seen is like a hyperactive, hardheaded, disobedient GSP on crack. Beautiful dogs but nothing I'd really want to keep around.

Yep.

[gundogguru]

Yep.

Say the hell away from stupid gray bastards been around them for 20 years you could give me one.

[Cribbcaller]

LAB! there is no other choice!

[jwf]

English Field Cocker.

[Bad Habit]

when we were young we used to draw straws to see who had to be the dawg for the day. really sucked when it was cold.

[FEETDOWN]

Im not trying to sound like an ass, but I really don't understand why people are hell bent on turning a dog that isn't a retriever into a retriever.

Retriever Field Trials and Hunt Tests were created to separate the wheat from the chaff among retrieving breeds. Look at the results. Labs, Goldens, and Chessies are the top 3. Boykins also have a place in a duck blind. (Yes, Chris the "Boykin hater" said something nice about Boykins)

My point is, it ain't rocket surgery. Stop trying to make it hard and just buy a damn dog that was bred to do what you want it to do. That "one dog for everything" shit was made up by the same bitch that came up with the "one boat" and "one shotgun" idea.


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[cudexter]

I really don't understand why people are hell bent on turning a dog that isn't a retriever into a retriever.

That is all.


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poor Kate.

[FEETDOWN]

That wasn't all. I edited my post to properly explain my position. "Poor Kate" is front footing 200 yard marks at 9 months of age. You know why? It's because it's what she was bred to do.


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[birdboy]

poor Kate.

Poor Kate is right. After our training day the other week, I tried to buy her from him. To see a dog that young doing walking singles at 150-180 yards in knee high cover was quite impressive. She will be a force to be reckoned with!

[pee dee]

Im not trying to sound like an ass, but I really don't understand why people are hell bent on turning a dog that isn't a retriever into a retriever.

Retriever Field Trials and Hunt Tests were created to separate the wheat from the chaff among retrieving breeds. Look at the results. Labs, Goldens, and Chessies are the top 3. Boykins also have a place in a duck blind. (Yes, Chris the "Boykin hater" said something nice about Boykins)

My point is, it ain't rocket surgery. Stop trying to make it hard and just buy a damn dog that was bred to do what you want it to do. That "one dog for everything" shit was made up by the same bitch that came up with the "one boat" and "one shotgun" idea.



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AMEN

[Birddawg]

Does Kate call wood ducks?

[FEETDOWN]

No. That's Nelli's job in case roscoe gets put up.


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[marshman]

There are no other dogs then labs.

[loud1]

Weimaraners are good dogs if trained properly. Very smart. I have one and shes as cool as they come. I will say I think they need to be out all the time though they dont do well in a pen. Coats not thick enough for the ducks however.

[willyworm]

I grew up with Springers at the house. Great family dogs, mild temperment and smart. Too damn smart sometimes. I think my next one will be a Springer.

[Carla Dee]

Im not trying to sound like an ass, but I really don't understand why people are hell bent on turning a dog that isn't a retriever into a retriever.

Retriever Field Trials and Hunt Tests were created to separate the wheat from the chaff among retrieving breeds. Look at the results. Labs, Goldens, and Chessies are the top 3. Boykins also have a place in a duck blind. (Yes, Chris the "Boykin hater" said something nice about Boykins)

My point is, it ain't rocket surgery. Stop trying to make it hard and just buy a damn dog that was bred to do what you want it to do. That "one dog for everything" shit was made up by the same bitch that came up with the "one boat" and "one shotgun" idea.


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This.

The only reason to consider another breed is if you (your GF or wife) doesn't want dog hair covering everything in the house. If you don't care or you keep your working dogs outside, get a lab.

Not so sure about rocket surgery - glad it isn't brain science.

[Birddawg]

Does Feetdown approve of this dog as a retriever? If he wont pick up your birds, atleast you and your stuff is well protected.

[Buckin Bronco]

Does Feetdown approve of this dog as a retriever? If he wont pick up your birds, atleast you and your stuff is well protected.

I saw this too and immediately thought about this thread.

[white quacker]

I saw this too and immediately thought about this thread.

Birdawg would not have created this thread solely for the outlet of posting this picture would he????????? or was it just to watch the #$@% show that he knew would follow

[FEETDOWN]

Does Feetdown approve of this dog as a retriever? If he wont pick up your birds, atleast you and your stuff is well protected.

I, I, shit. I got nothin.....


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