Thread: What to breed to

Originally Posted by EeeBees

Shocking to think that a dog driven by his instincts to scent etc should be ever allowed to find pointing birds as a misdemeanour...it just isnt right...

It's no different to any gun dog being gun-shy because the introduction to gunshot wasn't done correctly. It's unfortunate, but it does happen.

As others have said, instinct / prey drive / natural ability etc (or lack there of) is of no relevance what so ever to blinking.

Originally Posted by gqhoon

It's no different to any gun dog being gun-shy because the introduction to gunshot wasn't done correctly. It's unfortunate, but it does happen.

As others have said, instinct / prey drive / natural ability etc (or lack there of) is of no relevance what so ever to blinking.

Being gun shy is one thing, but the natural instinct of a hunting dog being mangled is terrible...it is their whole essence...it is who and what they are...yes?

Originally Posted by EeeBees

Being gun shy is one thing, but the natural instinct of a hunting dog being mangled is terrible...it is their whole essence...it is who and what they are...yes?

A gundog that is gun-shy, is as useful as a gundog that blinks birds. The end result is the same....start again with a new one and don't repeat the mistake.