shippers2 Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 hi all, was hoping to get a dog this year at some point but not sure what to get i like the idea of a springer but not sure what to get id like to train it to retrieve when i shoot. one problem i do have is that my little girl has a cat already now ash (the cat) seems to be good with dogs we have one over the road and they seem to get on ok but not sure how it will go if i get one to move in with us any tips on what dog to get would be very helpfull shippers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontbeck Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Portugeese pointers seem popular at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 A springer will do every thing you want as long as you take your time training it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtailhawk1 Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 The dog will be fine with the cat if it grows up with it from a pup. My dogs are fine with ours. But hate other peoples cats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocker boy Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Get a dog for the shooting you do. A Ferrari will go down a farm track but a land rover will do it a lot easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Actionpigeons Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Get a dog for the shooting you do. A Ferrari will go down a farm track but a land rover will do it a lot easier. Agree, look at what kind of shooting you do most and get the dog that fits the work you will give it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shippers2 Posted February 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Agree, look at what kind of shooting you do most and get the dog that fits the work you will give it. i mainly shoot rabbits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Rifle or shotgun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 i have some rather nice cockers now only a week old both working parents if thats any good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 cats and dogs get along just fine, the cat normally ends up boss though coz it has more and less lethal weapons at its disposal- the dog knows it can pop its ribs or crush its head but doesn't as it isn't hard wired to kill family members (well most are not ) and the cat takes advantage with an odd swat to the nose of the dog with its pins! WDG has a point rifle or shottie? as shooting rabbits with a .22 means a retriever and out of cover with a shotgun means spaniel. Don't inhibit the breeding of a dog by asking it to do that which it was not intended to do HPRs don't take well to sitting for long periods in hides, spaniels are not meant to walk tirelessly to heel and Retrievers don't go into cover unless they think theres something there- Generalisations I know but more often than not true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shippers2 Posted February 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 cats and dogs get along just fine, the cat normally ends up boss though coz it has more and less lethal weapons at its disposal- the dog knows it can pop its ribs or crush its head but doesn't as it isn't hard wired to kill family members (well most are not ) and the cat takes advantage with an odd swat to the nose of the dog with its pins! WDG has a point rifle or shottie? as shooting rabbits with a .22 means a retriever and out of cover with a shotgun means spaniel. Don't inhibit the breeding of a dog by asking it to do that which it was not intended to do HPRs don't take well to sitting for long periods in hides, spaniels are not meant to walk tirelessly to heel and Retrievers don't go into cover unless they think theres something there- Generalisations I know but more often than not true Rifle or shotgun? i shoot with a 22LR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buggs Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Cockers due on 26 march and the other ten days later top class parents should be little beauties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 i shoot with a 22LR Get a retriever, if you fancy something else try a HPR but don't let it run free other than a quick empty etc. In fairness the retriever breeds are the best for short range rifle work on small quarry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocker boy Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Get a Labrador and save yourself a lot of heartache. But i am sure someone will be along to tell you a Gordon setter will do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I would take a good look at the shooting you do now and may do in the future. If you are thinking about rough shooting one day maybe a springer or cocker, if you are planning on decoying pigeon a retriever might be a better choice. As long as you get a dog with good working pedigree it should cross over many bounderys and do what you want from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Get a Labrador and save yourself a lot of heartache. But i am sure someone will be along to tell you a Gordon setter will do the job. as he said, get a lab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APV Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 A black lab will do for everything. :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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