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  2. How To Decide?

    in Gundogs & Retrievers

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    How on earth do I decide on what dog to go for?

     

    I love my shooting/beating and am in the position later this year to get my first gundog.

     

    Initially i loved flatcoat retrievers (worked with a breeder of them for many years) but since being out beating Ive got a soft spot for cockers, and think they would maybe be a better breed for me to work as i enjoy the beating side more, but said dog could be trained to pick up?

     

    so what breeds would you reccomend? I like that many (not even listed those) Im struggling to make my mind up!!

  3. German Wirehaired Pointer

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    there are all gundog breeds that *can* be hard in the mouth, GWP arent known for it, and not every single one is. its all about training.

     

    very nice dogs if you do decide to get one, i prefer the slovakian rough haired pointer, or the GSP but GWP are very nice dogs, and are on my list to own!

  4. Kenneling A Dog

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    I (fingers crossed) gettingm my first gundog later on in the year. I would like the dog to be kennelled when I am not at home. He wont be kennelled at night, but will be after walks when wet and muddy, and when I am out at work all day.

     

    I have a kennel and run being built at the minute, it will have a 4ft by 4ft bedding aread and a 6ft by 4ft run.

     

    I want to know when do I start getting the pup used to being in a kennel and run, how do i start training him so he likes being in the kennel, and most importantly learns to be quiet in there?

  14. Saluki

    in Lurchers & Running Dogs

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    I have a saluki x bull greyhound. Shes mainly saluki though. Shes a cracking dog, will run on anything. She has taken a while to get going but thats because I didnt have her from a pup and she hadnt had any training. She is strong, but very sensitive and you do have to be careful with the tone of voice. It does have its advantages though as she knows when I mean business! Maturity wise my girl is 3 now and id say she has just matured mentally and really settled down. Absolutely love her to pieces.

  15. Saluki

    in Lurchers & Running Dogs

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    I have a saluki x bull greyhound. Shes mainly saluki though. Shes a cracking dog, will run on anything. She has taken a while to get going but thats because I didnt have her from a pup and she hadnt had any training. She is strong, but very sensitive and you do have to be careful with the tone of voice. It does have its advantages though as she knows when I mean business! Maturity wise my girl is 3 now and id say she has just matured mentally and really settled down. Absolutely love her to pieces.

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  16. Saluki X For Lamping Rabbits?

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    I have a saluki x bull greyound but she is mainly saluki, certainly cant see the bull in her!! shes used to lamp rabbits. its her first season on rabbits and out lamping this time, despite her just turned 3. She's turning into a cracking dog. picked up quick onto following the lamp. she is getting really good and i couldnt be happier with her. the first couple of times out she didnt catch, but was striking out, and she just needed to tighten her turns etc. shes getting there, and for my first lurcher she is doing me proud!

  17. Quick Slip

    in Lurchers & Running Dogs

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    i use a small flat leather collar with a piece of strapping (cant think what to call it!) i tighten the loop around my wrist and slip the other under the collar and hold it in my hand. That way when i slip i just let go of the bit in my hand, it slides out from under the collar and the lead stays attached to my wrist.

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