SAFalconer 10 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 What dog breed is best for falconry? I will be flying mainly shortwings (i.e African Goshawks, Red Breasted Sparrowhawks and Black Sparrowhawks) but I also want to fly longwings like Lanners and Peregrines. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to post
Ginger shooter 58 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Cockers! Sprinters! Labs! Brittany's Quote Link to post
Ginger shooter 58 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Or them lol! I find what dogs u can gun train u can with bop! It's all about introducing as my bird took ages to get use to Charlie! (Cocker) Quote Link to post
david901 161 Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 For flying shortwings, spaniels, labs etc are good, but so are pointing breeds as they can give you time to set up a slip with your hawk. If you are going to fly falcons in a classic style, ie stooping down on their prey, you will need a pointing breed of dog. My own preference is for a Brittany, but as with any breed, you need to do your homework as some strains are more suitable than others. 1 Quote Link to post
arcticgun 4,548 Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Ive used terrier , spaniel for flushing and also saluki soon as the bird sees the dog useful and provides chances progress becomes rapid Quote Link to post
SAFalconer 10 Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Thanks guys . Quote Link to post
CrowHawker 227 Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 Whatever you like the look of Quote Link to post
HPR 1,160 Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Got to be a hpr breed gsp gwp or brittany if I was you Quote Link to post
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