Thread: Hunting Lines 101

I would be wary of a dog with lots of CH in their pedigree. That means show champion. FTCH is field trial champion, which for pointers will be a pigeon trial. In the North Island they are running more live game trials, but I don't know if there is a different abbreviation.
Look for inbreeding/line breeding ie the same dog/bitch appearing a number of times.
Some imported blood would be good.
I would talk to the breeder and ask for the names of other people who have bought their dogs for hunting and talk to them.
But I have seen litter mates run at a Versatile dog trial and the difference between them was huge. One had had lots of work done with them, and the other had not much. Was pretty obvious which one was which.
If you are after a GSP then get in touch with Gail Blankley she will know what/who is around. Send me a PM if you need her contact details.