Hopper Bopper Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 (edited) I am looking into a springer pup for working and only at the beginning of research. Can any one tell me of any breeders that they have used or had good reports about. I am looking for KC etc. I am in Nottingham and willing to travel to spend time with the breeders and their dogs etc. I have had a quick look through posts on PW but nothing jumped out and bit. Thank you in advance. ATB HB Edited May 1, 2012 by Hopper Bopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 You've got a good lad down the road from you,Simon Tyres usually got something or i'm sure could find you a very good dog.Goggle him up or pm me i'll give you his number.Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P~MX Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 try Tim Crothers in Northern Ireland, his Birdrowe Kennels are renowned all over the UK & Ireland, his dog Saxon of Birdrowe is the father of last years British Field Trails champion. TIM CROTHERS KIDNAIS SAXON OF BIRDROWE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 john edwards north wales edwardiana champs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labstaff Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Mark Whitehouse in Bawtry S. Yorks. Also Thorneycourt near Mansfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Hi i'm not sure why you are looking for mainstream breeders.Goggle UK Gundogs and 6 or seven sites come up.Plenty of great bred dogs come up for sale.Even the above breeders use these sites.Always some good stuff for sale even FTCH X FTCH pups.Hope this might help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopper Bopper Posted May 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 I am looking at everything i can at the moment. As said right at beginning of research and i know that recommendation goes a long way and of course i value other members experience and knowledge. i want to get the right dog for the job whose temperament and working stile fits me and the job. Oh and don't forget i have got a Gurt who is just as much a part of the deal as me. I appreciate all replies so far and advice given. Thank you. HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arwen3513 Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 http://www.gundogtrainingforum.co.uk/phpbb/index.php this forum may help, lots of spaniel folk on there and some pups due jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Hi mate, there is a good breeder In my village which is an hour and a quarter from nottm (I am from nottm originally) they breed working cockers and springer and they trial them as well. My cocker pup is from there. They have a litter of springers due in a few weeks time. http://meriroylesspaniels.web.officelive.com/default.aspx Hope that helps. Anthony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 i want to get the right dog for the job whose temperament and working stile fits me and the job. What is your temperament and what job is the dog to perform for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopper Bopper Posted May 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 What is your temperament and what job is the dog to perform for you? I would say that I am quite relaxed, focused on the job in hand but still know how to enjoy life. I want the dog to flush and retrieve in varying amounts. I help keep on a local shoot so have vermin control to do, I will beat obviously in the season but I will also be knocking the pigeons at the right times of the year. HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigs Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 go on rytex gundogs mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopper Bopper Posted May 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 go on rytex gundogs mate Thanx HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordieh Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Thanx HB Hi HB I would just go and buy a dog from good working parents and put some work into it,the more you put in the more you will get out of the dog Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Hi HB I would just go and buy a dog from good working parents and put some work into it,the more you put in the more you will get out of the dog Geordie I would tend to agree, researching the top kennels will take you in the direction of the fastest, hardest hunting dogs in the country. Tremendous animals if that is what you are after, but it doesn't sounds like it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopper Bopper Posted May 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Geordie and WGD, i appreciate what you are saying. A nice steady, reliable dog is what i want, not a show winner etc. My biggest fear that i end up buying with the heart not my head. Already done that once albeit we got away with it and have a brilliant lap rat (for the gaffer of course) Cheers HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GW80 Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Would agree with the last 2 posts, buying a pup from a trialing kennel can work out well if you get a pup thats on the soft side, but if you get something hot you may struggle to get the best from the dog. I know from experience, i got a lab from a proven trial line as my first dog and i struggled with him, as he was just too hot for a first timer!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopper Bopper Posted July 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 After all the good advice from all PW members and talking with loads of other ess owners we finally found what i hope will be the right girl. Picked Lolly up from a breeder in Wakefield. The dam is from Andrew Whitehorse and a beautiful girl she is calm and on the spot. My little girl is hopefully going to turn out similar. I am well chuffed. Any way, cuddly bits out of the way. What advice can any one offer for me to do the best for Lolly? She is 9 weeks old and full of it. She will recall quite well so far and will bring bits of stuff to me of her own accord. Many thanks so far. HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millomite Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Don't overdo the retrieving and make everything fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Do you mean the dam came from Andy Whitehouse (i.e. 2012 Spaniel Champs winner)? Who was the stud dog? Best of luck with your new pup, get a DVD - by far the best way to learn, apart from one to one lessons. David Lisett's series is excellent (Buccleuch Gundogs), as is Simon Tyers (Hawcroft Gundogs) and one which I have not seen but is very good on early training is Adrian & Caroline Slater's DVD (Kipperridge Gundogs). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopper Bopper Posted July 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Do you mean the dam came from Andy Whitehouse (i.e. 2012 Spaniel Champs winner)? Who was the stud dog? Best of luck with your new pup, get a DVD - by far the best way to learn, apart from one to one lessons. David Lisett's series is excellent (Buccleuch Gundogs), as is Simon Tyers (Hawcroft Gundogs) and one which I have not seen but is very good on early training is Adrian & Caroline Slater's DVD (Kipperridge Gundogs). Yes mate i do mean Andy and after correction by the gaffer it was his stud dog - Buzz Lightning. HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blankfirer Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 try west lancs gundogs mate lives in ormskirk loves his springers also does training classes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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