Danielm7353 3 Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Hello my friends springer bitch had a litter of pups. the dog was a lab and the bitch was a springer. just wondering what way would this cross work he offered me a pup so i am half tempted. i just want the dog for hunting mainly hares to rise them and maybe to flush a few foxes. so if i could id like to try to get the pup quartering and barking in cover. i have only dealt with lurches and greyhounds so i am not quite sure how difficult this could be all help welcome. I'm not sure should i have put this in the bushing category but anyway. 1 Quote Link to post
jok 3,441 Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 2nd best dog (allround) I ever owned. Labrador bitch crossed my champion Springer. Totally unexpected but as they shared a kennel it was my own fault. However good tings from bad. This little bitch turned out to be the greatest companion for every element of my shooting/hunting life. Sorry to tell you they won't be vocal. Marking, particularly rabbits and of course tight birds was superb. Quick but clearly never going to catch anything other than a runner but a heart of gold. Don't know how they will fit in with the work you engage in but I assure byou they will give heart and soul. RIP Blackdog. 1 Quote Link to post
Danielm7353 3 Posted December 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 hello thanks for the reply it isnt to mark rabbits in particular its just to rise the rabbit or hare when the field is netted. do you think the dog will not flush out at all? thanks for your time Quote Link to post
jok 3,441 Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 No. Quite the opposite. I reckon these little dogs will lift anything but in my opinion won't let you know. Another thing, stamina. They have the balls of a giant and won't let up. Might need a minute now and again but they just keep going. Quote Link to post
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