adam_r Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Hey guys, If you could have any line of lab, which would it be ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren m Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 another Drakeshead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertan_J Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 As above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Them what runs the straightest lines - (and might also have a little Drakeshead somewhere down the line). MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecooper1 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 another Drakeshead Im with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Funny that the most common line coincides with the kennel that record one of the best selling retriever training DVDs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Funny that the most common line coincides with the kennel that record one of the best selling retriever training DVDs You should see how it stacks up on this side, WGD. Do a search on "Gentleman's Gundogs" (what a crock of :yp: [hooey]). At least the Halsteads have the bonafides. All the Yank counterpart's got is blarney and barracking of other retrievers. MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) Regardless of what Lines you choose, its all still down to the training and time you put into a dog. so no particular lines for me just a good pedigree and plenty of time and patience I should of also added that a top breeder and judge in Ireland once told me, that although we all try to get the best pup we can no pup come with a FTW or FTCH stamp he was so right Edited April 28, 2011 by Spaniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 You should see how it stacks up on this side, WGD. Do a search on "Gentleman's Gundogs" (what a crock of :yp: [hooey]). Jeez... wish I could buy one of those ready made dogs over here :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Another of the one I have - may not be perfect but wouldn't swap him for the best FTC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Jeez... wish I could buy one of those ready made dogs over here :lol: They and another porkies purveyor have got some racket going with their "pre-trained" (ready-made) pups. The dams and sires are usually imported FTChs or FTWs, obviously already trained, but these marketeers' schtick is that the pups' genetics enable them to do the same the instant they leave the whelping box. Gold-plated whelping box, I should say. Nice pups at not too nice a price - not to mention the prevaricating behind how they're sold. Of course, that's why there's free enterprise, mindful one must take into account that these good ol' boys got themselves a monopoly on exaggerated claims. MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Another of the one I have - may not be perfect but wouldn't swap him for the best FTC That's cause if the Muppet thought he was up for rehoming Tam, you wouldn't catch him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam_r Posted April 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 I do prefer the smaller lab, compared to that of, say a show line... I'm led to believe that the working lines tend to be smaller and have a better defined head and neck ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 That's cause if the Muppet thought he was up for rehoming Tam, you wouldn't catch him There can only be one "Magic Muppet" any dog that can haul a Canada Goose up a 9 foot near vertical sea wall will do for me :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 I do prefer the smaller lab, compared to that of, say a show line... I'm led to believe that the working lines tend to be smaller and have a better defined head and neck ? Like the one bellow your post :yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Nice looking dog Tam This is going to be my Wildfowling dog, now at 11 months old, she is coming on fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 What's this drakeshead about, just checked my dogs papers and there is a drakeshead in there twice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 What's this drakeshead about, just checked my dogs papers and there is a drakeshead in there twice Drakeshead is the KC name for trial bred labs. Apparently one of the best lines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Drakeshead is the KC name for trial bred labs. Apparently one of the best lines Oh very nice there is I think 3 that I just counted. I'll send you a pic. How's Holly ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Oh very nice there is I think 3 that I just counted. I'll send you a pic. How's Holly ? Still doing well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Good to hear mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Trust me mate,I don`t buy rubbish. Your dog contains everything you require. You just need to bring it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Trust me mate,I don`t buy rubbish. Your dog contains everything you require. You just need to bring it out. Which I think I'm finally getting to , I was just reading the threads and saw drakeshead and wondered what it was and checked the dogs papers. I didn't realise how well known the line was. That would explain his fast learning ability and extreme cleverness in tricking me I'm starting to understand how to go forward with him which is strangely satisfying when you take those small steps to the bigger picture:good:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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