Thread: Deer dog?

Originally Posted by Jackp.

I agree and thats what I reckon will make it all the better for me and hunting. Its the same with my bow its like going back to the start all over again. I mean its good being able to stay cool and calm now when you see a good deer in the bush or across a valley but I miss that adrenaline surge and the burning in my stomach and bow hunting brings that back so I'm sure having a dog will too.

The other thing is, hunting is all that I do, I only put it aside when I'm spending time with the missus, and its such a loners thing to do (at least around here theres not many people to hunt with) which I dont mind because I dont really need any company other than the bush and my gun but I'd love to have a mate to share it all with and for a bit of compant so thats why I really want a dog.

And your probably not far wrong TAHR, I've shot off an email to sambarman and thats what I'm pretty set on but the missus just hates the wirehairs and thats what made me consider otherwise mostly. The only thing I've heard negative of both breeds is that GSP can be whiny and needy and wirehairs can be aloof and not great towards strangers. but again its probably all in the raising of them

Aloofness in the GWP is a historical trait, as is man-sharpness. Dont mess with it.