going to be looking for a springer

[stevoman 4]

ok here goes. at the moment i dont have room for a new dog but im itching to get my first springer spanial, for everything between rough shooting, decoying, and wildfowling. now i know that it aint easy train a springer and what i have decided to do is to buy a one or two year old fully trained dog. From doing all this thinking, i have decided that im going to make my purchase in england or wales. I dont mind spending up to £800 for a dog, once i get my moneys worth. I was hoping that the UK members here would have some insight into this, and can anyone give me advice as to whether i am doing the right thing, and could anybody put me onto any good well known trainers in the UK. thanks, stephen

[Guest k9wpg]

ok here goes. at the moment i dont have room for a new dog but im itching to get my first springer spanial, for everything between rough shooting, decoying, and wildfowling. now i know that it aint easy train a springer and what i have decided to do is to buy a one or two year old fully trained dog. From doing all this thinking, i have decided that im going to make my purchase in england or wales. I dont mind spending up to £800 for a dog, once i get my moneys worth. I was hoping that the UK members here would have some insight into this, and can anyone give me advice as to whether i am doing the right thing, and could anybody put me onto any good well known trainers in the UK. thanks, stephen

 

 

A bit nervous in posting on open forum so here we go my two pennys worth

Springers are a true Jack of all trades..Loyal, fun out and out game finders not bad retrievers and all they want to do is please you.I should know ive got seven of them in my kennels plus cockers and two labs.

 

Rough shooting is there forte,they will face any cover ,they will learn to follow lines as good as a lab and they will sit in a hide waiting for geese ducks or pigeons but they will get wound up sitting there.They are good swimmers but they will feel the cold immersed in estuary mud.

 

Myself for the type of shooting you have said your interested in I would give strong thought to a Lab,They can be used for rough shooting they are excellent swimmers powerful and they wont feel the cold as they have a double thick coat which acts as a waterproof and insulation jacket.They are less highly strung so will sit patiently in there hide without a murmer of complaint.

 

But if you want a springer i can forward a couple of reputable names for a field bred working ess .

or if you change of mind and consider a lab i can point you in the right direction.

 

Steve..

Waterpower Spaniels

 

 

 

[Guest Raggedstaff]

I've heard good things about dogs from Toonarmy.

 

Also it's worth checking out The Gundog Club they run training courses and sell training guides designed for spaniel owners from novice through to expert. They've had some great reviews in the shooting press.

 

I've got a springer and he is a joy to be around, I'd recommend them to anyone who is going to get out and work a dog.

 

Oz

[butcherboy 68]

If you buy a fully trained dog your looking anywhere between £1200 - £2000. No problem with buying a fully trained dog but make sure you get a FULL demo of the dog working. I don't mean 15 mins in a field , I mean at least 1/2 day shooting over live game.

 

If they won't provide that then walk away.

[Geoff.C 0]

There is nothing so satisfying as working in the field with a dog you have trained yourself.Whatever the breed,you have a far superior rapport with one you have known from puppyhood. There is plenty of help in the midlands,you can join clubs or go for one to one tuition.

Only buy a ready trained dog, if you really cannot fit in training one (with professional help) yourself.

[Guest k9wpg]

There is nothing so satisfying as working in the field with a dog you have trained yourself.Whatever the breed,you have a far superior rapport with one you have known from puppyhood. There is plenty of help in the midlands,you can join clubs or go for one to one tuition.

Only buy a ready trained dog, if you really cannot fit in training one (with professional help) yourself.

 

 

[Guest k9wpg]

There is nothing so satisfying as working in the field with a dog you have trained yourself.Whatever the breed,you have a far superior rapport with one you have known from puppyhood. There is plenty of help in the midlands,you can join clubs or go for one to one tuition.

Only buy a ready trained dog, if you really cannot fit in training one (with professional help) yourself.

 

 

THATS A BIG SPRINGER LYING NEXT TO YOUR LABS GEOFF

[Geoff.C 0]

Hello k9wpg, The picture is not too clear I know,but the "Labs" are 3 rather damp flatcoats. Two of them work, picking up,working tests and a bit of obedience even! They show too,both been to crufts,so fairly versatile. One is still a big pup and just learning things steadily. The "springer" is my sheepdog,Holly the collie! We always like a collie about,our last one was 17 when we lost her.

[moss 70]

i have a bitch which is toonarmy bred superb dog would not sell it for the earth big strong bitch excellent finder on all game always looking to please you certainly wont go wrong with that line, but there isnothing more rewarding than getting a pup and training it your self