Gizza22196 Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 what would be the best dog to have for decoying and putting birds up or hares/rabbits out when rough shooting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 What dog is right for me? No rush mate, I test rode loads before I settled down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 what would be the best dog to have for decoying and putting birds up or hares/rabbits out when rough shooting? a lab or other retiever will generally sit better in the hide, a spaniel of some description will be the better for flushing birds or rabbits. Either will do both jobs if you train it right. Perhaps you should think how much time sat in the hide and how much walking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pelt man Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 (edited) a lab or other retiever will generally sit better in the hide, a spaniel of some description will be the better for flushing birds or rabbits. Either will do both jobs if you train it right. Perhaps you should think how much time sat in the hide and how much walking? Also take a look at yourself and how much time you spend out and about. Labs are much more laid back, is that you ?. If you sit on your backside a lot don't get a spaniel IMO they need a lot more mental stimulation. PELTY Edited July 3, 2012 by the pelt man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shabz Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 What about an HPR?? I have a gwp who would do everything you want. You can have a cup of tea before every shot if you want too! All the time in the world! You need to be active though, as with a spaniel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 What about an HPR?? I have a gwp who would do everything you want. You can have a cup of tea before every shot if you want too! All the time in the world! You need to be active though, as with a spaniel. Not typical of the type and generally harder to train well. Good choice if you are into the dog side of the sport, not so good if you are asking the type asking OP's question though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyR Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Don't get a green one. Too easy to lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodciderwilly Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 what would be the best dog to have for decoying and putting birds up or hares/rabbits out when rough shooting? if i were you id go for a spriger or cocker but if you want a dog for decoying i would opt for a labrador as they will sit still for longer periods of time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazco2121 Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 A big black one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWD Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 (edited) Take a look at the parents if possible...try and find a laid back line...don't go in for a feisty trial type of stamp as it may be a tad hot. If it fits the bill any breed...even a x like a Sprocker will do all you ask. I find the patience side of shooting hard to do as I like to be on the go...this reflects through my dogs,so if your a laid back type of shooter your dog will need to be or you wont get on. Labs can find game as well as Spaniels do...likewise spaniels can retrieve as easy as a lab . There are some aspects each breed does better...I would say a lab marks more naturally than a springer at distance, but on walked up a springer will willingly check every bush just in case. Terrain may be a factor to..lots of open space can be handled by any breed,but tight cover you may be best with a Springer/Cocker Good luck Edited July 9, 2012 by PWD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Asked the same question myself a while back and even though i love the spaniel i have settled on a little golden lab,he is very quick to learn and is full of energy,unlike his brother that my daughter got from the same litter my dog was the biggest and boldest so good for hunting,whereas the other one is totaly laid back and not bothered at all,mine loves to retrieve,hers is not interested. So when you have chosen your breed,visit the litter often to see which one suits you as they are so different. Both are sat infront of me,watching a pigeon walk across the lawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Actionpigeons Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 A big black one I agree, you cant beat a big black one, not sure what dog you should get thow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Croc Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 I had a Sprocker (see avatar) the best dog I have ever had, would put a Lab to shame for retrieving, sit in a hide, fetch a Canada, and beat allday long.(not at the same time ) I've had a Spaniel since, and this one is nowhere near as laid back as Bruce, I feel now might be the time for a Retriever, (I'm a couple of months older than when I had Bruce, (not saying how many months :lol: ) If you get a good Spaniel they are brilliant, As has been said work out what you do the most of, a Lab will hunt well, my mate has one that thinks its a Spaniel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Took the lab on the last pheasant day last season, boring as hell, but for wildfowling she is my girl. My Spaniel wont sit still while wildfowling, but hunting she is excellent and fantastic to watch, and a joy to take out on the pheasants so get one of each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosdesilva Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 (edited) Get a bullx,tracksuit,and subaru,have a life change!You might not be able to mix in the same social circle,but it wont matter the subaru will open a lot of new gates for you! Edited July 19, 2012 by carlosdesilva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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