Thread: Dundee has a new dog

@Dundee, does Bo show any signs of a natural indicate behaviour? Are you wanting him to indicate and retrieve, or just retrieve?

I’ve been reading about the pointing American black labradors and the debate as to whether the pointing is a defect or a superior trait. Seems like it’s one of those things that gets the hackles up amongst the Labrador experts.

Me and the wife have been reading up on our hunting breeds. We’ve been very taken with American labs. But I really need a dog that will indicate. Early days yet... lots more research to do.

Originally Posted by Flyblown

@Dundee, does Bo show any signs of a natural indicate behaviour? Are you wanting him to indicate and retrieve, or just retrieve?

I’ve been reading about the pointing American black labradors and the debate as to whether the pointing is a defect or a superior trait. Seems like it’s one of those things that gets the hackles up amongst the Labrador experts.

Me and the wife have been reading up on our hunting breeds. We’ve been very taken with American labs. But I really need a dog that will indicate. Early days yet... lots more research to do.

Labs are generally classed as flushing dogs they will indicate to a point just don't expect them to hold that point for very long

Originally Posted by Flyblown

@Dundee, does Bo show any signs of a natural indicate behaviour? Are you wanting him to indicate and retrieve, or just retrieve?

I’ve been reading about the pointing American black labradors and the debate as to whether the pointing is a defect or a superior trait. Seems like it’s one of those things that gets the hackles up amongst the Labrador experts.

Me and the wife have been reading up on our hunting breeds. We’ve been very taken with American labs. But I really need a dog that will indicate. Early days yet... lots more research to do.

Yes he does indicate a bit especially on the birds around the river.

I love Bo's smile. Makes me want to give him a cuddle