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Nicky 714
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 Hunting breeds

Hey! My parent said I could get a hunting dog! But i don’t know which one to get. Help If you know a good breed but it has to be good with pheasants.



09/28/08  01:02pm

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Ghastly
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   Message To: Nicky 714   In reference to Message Id: 1869936


 Hunting breeds

A hunting dog is generally got a strong hunting skill and wil most likely go for your pheasents hense the Hunting breed part
09/29/08  05:36pm

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Rae rae
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   Message To: Nicky 714   In reference to Message Id: 1869936


 Hunting breeds

what you should do is look up breeds of dogs that hunt birds. do you want the dog to find the birds? do you want him to just retrieve it, or do you want him to actually go after it? pointers are good for finding them. these are all things to consider. also when you find a breed that is good for what you want in hunting, make sure it is a dog that fits your standards when it comes to things like health problems, how often it has to be groomed, and if you have someone that knows how to train a hunting dog. hunting dogs have good instincts but you also have to know what you’re doing with the dog to instruct him properly. they are not born knowing commands. good luck
10/10/08  01:55am

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   Message To: Rae rae   In reference to Message Id: 1878061


 Hunting breeds

Do you actually want the dog to go hunting with you? You never said. It’s difficult to train a dog to hunt and at the same time not allow him to hunt your pheasants.

If you aren’t taking him hunting, why are you specifically interested in a hunting breed?

German Shorthair Pointers are great dogs. My friends have one who has hunted with them for ten years, but they have to keep him clear of their flock of chickens : )

If you have a fenced yard or you can shut the pheasants in when the dog is outside, it shouldn’t be a huge problem. You can also get a young puppy and take him into the area you keep your birds daily to get used to them before he gets the instinct/desire to hunt them.

Check petfinder.com and search for local rescue dogs. Shelters and rescues can usually tell you how the dog would be with livestock, other animals, etc. or else allow you to foster a dog to find out before adopting.

Good luck!
10/14/08  01:53pm

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Senshokukiba
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   Message To: Dragongirl6   In reference to Message Id: 1880705


 Hunting breeds

It really depends on what you’re looking for. You need to think about how active you want your dog to be, how much it should weigh, what type of coat it should possess, etc.

My family’s raised German Shorthaired Pointers for years. Because of this. I usually recommend them as hunting dogs. German Shorthaired Pointers can be a handful, especially for first time owners. German Shorthaired Pointers are very active. They require a lot of exercise and mental stimulation. Simply walking one of these dogs every now and then won’t do. They need to be exercised several times a day. They can get bored quite easily. Shorthairs are very intelligent and usually learn commands relatively fast....

If you’re serious about getting a hunting dog, you should read Gun Dog. It’s by Richard A. Wolters.

Also, if you’re truly interested in a hunting dog, I recommend purchasing from a breeder who’s dogs are bred specifically to hunt.

Oh, and don’t expect a dog that’s bred to hunt birds to leave your pheasants alone, without a lot of training.

Why exactly do you want a hunting dog?
10/17/08  11:56pm

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   Message To: Senshokukiba   In reference to Message Id: 1882787


 Hunting breeds

I think what they mean by "good with pheasants" is good for hunting them.

I go on pheasant hunts a few times every year and we use the same breeds each time. The first 2 are always Brittanys and the third "cleanup" dog is always a German Shorthair. You’ll want to find a Bird Dog breeder who is experienced in breeding and training them. Pick up your local hunting digest and they’ll have classifieds for them I’m sure. Any good Bird Dog breeder will be willing to help you train and recommend methods and most if not all Bird Dog breeders (the good ones) start introductory training with the pups when they’re weaned and active enough. Hope that helped! Good Luck!
-Brandy
10/22/08  11:05am


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