Thread: First hunting dog

I think you have to have the time, energy and knowledge to get the best out of these pointer breeds, I got a wire x in my early twentys, good dog, excellent on the ducks, but don't take her deer stalking, she had all the potential in the world but it was me that failed to get it out of her.
Spent most of last year thinking whether I had the time to get a wire and do her justice, chose not to in the end and ended up with a year old second chance mostly lab x unknown meat head.
She is starting to play the game really well, apart from the retrieving part.... she has a awsome nose and strong indication. Looks like a keeper.
I think its not just first time owners but any one who is considering one of these breeds, they have to be realistic and really ask themselves, do they have the time to put into this dog,
If not choose a breed that may be easier to train and can handle a bit more down time.