Thread: What breed should I do the deer dog blueprint with?

Im looking at doing the blueprint in the new year with a pup. Im looking at a heading dog like "Print." I am 22 and years off having kids so do
not need to consider a family dog as such.
Cheers

Originally Posted by NZWoody99

" I am 22 and years off having kids so do
not need to consider a family dog as such.
Cheers

I wonder how many 22 year olds have said that !! Apart from that, this could become quite an interesting thread.

GSP x heading dog

Originally Posted by Sako851

GSP x heading dog

Exactly what I got. But whatever breed you get. Choose the quiet one in the litter. Unless you like high energy.

Lab heading cross
Second choice would be some kind of Pointer Heading cross

the advantage of heading dog....they are quiet,USUALLY light and have excellent balance....eg how much to move or not to....
you COULD do it with any dog.......a teacup chawahwah in top pocket would be hard case,and a rotty would make sure no one pinched your lunch,just realise you will have dog for a dozen years....choose wisely.

something cheap and not likely to cost a lot in vet bills. I'd be happy with something off trademe/facebook marketplace/the spca etc.

A lot of people go on about such and such pedigree is best but you need to put effort in regardless of breed.

mate if only it was easy to estimate how much a dog was gonna cost you
So far all my dogs have cost me a bunch of dollars. Even the mighty NZ Huntaway which you would think should be fairly free of problems......Nope.

Originally Posted by Russian 22.

something cheap and not likely to cost a lot in vet bills. I'd be happy with something off trademe/facebook marketplace/the spca etc.

A lot of people go on about such and such pedigree is best but you need to put effort in regardless of breed.

Originally Posted by rugerman

mate if only it was easy to estimate how much a dog was gonna cost you
So far all my dogs have cost me a bunch of dollars. Even the mighty NZ Huntaway which you would think should be fairly free of problems......Nope.

the caveat of less likely to cost lots hahaha. Not everyone is cold hearted and can just go through dog's like they're disposable tools. So imo a mutt is much better than a pedigree that's been bred to have all sorts of issues.

I think if your new to dog training I strongly suggest the heading dog,preferably from hunting parents.

Consider the type of hunting you will do. Terrain and climate. Match your dog to your personality, lifestyle and hunting. I personally prefer female working dogs for biddability. Huntaways and Strong eyed heading dogs. Learn your individual dogs traits and understand and respect your indicator dog in training. My heading dog is way more "softer" to a growl than the huntaway. Analyze your dogs behaviour and how it uses it senses. Use blueprints concepts as far as it works for you and your indicating dog. Hunt one area alot by yourself and then train your dog in that area so you can set it up for success. Always trust your dog - you will be amazed at what it can be capable of....Have fun

A good heading dog with a bit of eye and calm temperament. The heading dog crosses Viz, GSP, Lab can be good too, hunting lines are optimal but not essential.
Mines a wire head gsp X heading dog and its a different beast to train compared to my old GSP, GUS, the GSP's have full on prey drives which can make them hard
to keep close when they are on game. My Kahu has been much easier to train and is easy going ( most of the time )

dogo argentina

I'd second Mickey Duck. Choose a dog that suits your life and be prepared to look after it for a dozen or more years. Any breed (or cross) can be taught to find animals if you spend the time teaching them. My grandson's Jack Russel seems have a burning ambition to find deer. Teaching him that he isn't big enough to kill them by himself is proving to be the tricky part.

Cracks me up when people spend thousands on rifles and other "gear" yet want the Cheap Dog and diy training.....
What will get you more game.... your rifle or a good well trained dog??

Just remember you will have your mate for at least 10 years and they will take a piece of you when they depart🙁