Thread: Springer Spaniel

I really liked the idea of a Springer Spaniel, But as Deer Stalking is my main hunting then probably not from reading above, Thanks for reply's.

Lab is off the list as wifey doesn't want one.
Will look into Vizsla.

What about an English Pointer ? ........

Gsp s will tick all the boxes too . Since a first dog pick a dog breed / and breeder that can offer help in training .

Originally Posted by Munsey

Gsp s will tick all the boxes too . Since a first dog pick a dog breed / and breeder that can offer help in training .

After having a GSP as my first dog and a deer dog I would not recommend one.

Originally Posted by BushHunter

I really liked the idea of a Springer Spaniel, But as Deer Stalking is my main hunting then probably not from reading above, Thanks for reply's.

Lab is off the list as wifey doesn't want one.
Will look into Vizsla.

What about an English Pointer ? ........

if you keen on a pointer come out home and check out Holly and see if thats the type of dog you want before buying one and also Bagherra brought a chap out to the shoot on sunday who breeds vizla cross for deer hunting he is out on the raglan road pm Bagherra if your interested i sure he would help you touch bases with him.

Originally Posted by mucko

if you keen on a pointer come out home and check out Holly and see if thats the type of dog you want before buying one

From your pics, theres not a lot of 'pointer' in your pup as such, more the german pointing breeds.

BushHunter, Forget the Spaniel breeds and the Pointer (and when I say Pointer, I mean the one commonly called an English pointer, even though tis true name is just Pointer) for deer work. While there are indivisuals of both breeds that will do it, they are the exception, and probably poor examples of their breed. If you want to use another pointing breed for deer, such as Vizsla, GSP then go and look at a lot of dogs before you commit.

I'd say Lab, but as mentioned above it may be a case of retraining your missus. Nothing is irreparable, just be prepared to put a fair bit of work into her to get her right again. Good luck

Originally Posted by Pointer

From your pics, theres not a lot of 'pointer' in your pup as such, more the german pointing breeds.

BushHunter, Forget the Spaniel breeds and the Pointer (and when I say Pointer, I mean the one commonly called an English pointer, even though tis true name is just Pointer) for deer work. While there are indivisuals of both breeds that will do it, they are the exception, and probably poor examples of their breed. If you want to use another pointing breed for deer, such as Vizsla, GSP then go and look at a lot of dogs before you commit.

I'd say Lab, but as mentioned above it may be a case of retraining your missus. Nothing is irreparable, just be prepared to put a fair bit of work into her to get her right again. Good luck

1/4 English 1/4 GSP 1/2 WireHair apart from the whiskers of the wirehair she does have a strong resemblance to GSP still a pointer thou isnt it Jim

Originally Posted by mucko

if you keen on a pointer come out home and check out Holly and see if thats the type of dog you want before buying one and also Bagherra brought a chap out to the shoot on sunday who breeds vizla cross for deer hunting he is out on the raglan road pm Bagherra if your interested i sure he would help you touch bases with him.

Cheer's Mucko I may just do that, Will Pm you when time permits, Thanks.