Davyo Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 What's your dog of choice,as I am keen to start fowling I am going to need a dog what advise have you got Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew f Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 (edited) lab springer only dogs that are easy to train but I would go for a Chesapeake Bay Retriever you better have a read about them Edited November 25, 2014 by andrew f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 (edited) What's your dog of choice,as I am keen to start fowling I am going to need a dog what advise have you got Dave I would suggest a Lab a Lab or a errr Lab , there is good reason why 99.9% of wildfowlers use them Edited November 25, 2014 by fenboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 I would advise you use the Search function in the Dogs section... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler23 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 I chose a lab for my first and current gundog, been a pleasure to train, really happy with the dog, I did look into a chesespeake,but the protective issues put me off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 A Lab. I would suggest a Lab a Lab or a errr Lab , there is good reason why 99.9% of wildfowlers use them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barls2-9-12 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Lab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie10 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 (edited) Anyone know where you can get trained ones in the southeast, looking to get one in the future. Can't put the wife through anymore puppies,lol Edited November 26, 2014 by Richie10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 I would advise you use the Search function in the Dogs section... Which is fine , but if everybody did that PW along with other forums would become a reference point rather than a active forum and with new members joining all the time you may be missing out on some helpful advice . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Ask around in the club, someone may know as there are a few good dog men. Anyone know where you can get trained ones in the southeast, looking to get one in the future. Can't put the wife through anymore puppies,lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fal Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 + 1 for a Lab! Strong swimmers, quite happy to sit still for hours and natural retrievers that's all you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Another Lab vote here, For most fowling I doubt you can better a good strong Lab. It does need to be a "proper" Lab not the new whippety type things!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Another Lab vote here, For most fowling I doubt you can better a good strong Lab. It does need to be a "proper" Lab not the new whippety type things!!!! I agree with the above 100% . If you are going to do coastal wildfowling your dog needs to be strong and not afraid of the conditions he or she will come up against, such as, strong tides , long retrieves over soft mud and sitting and waiting long periods in cold and wet conditions . If your inland and do a bit of rough shooting you might think about a Springer but if its your first dog still go for a Lab ......You wont regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berettacocker Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Big strong lab dog, strong swimmers, love water and very resilliant to cold ( unless it sleeps all day next to the fire/ radiator ). Keep it outside, far tougher to the elements! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Hi Golden retriever Sorry to disagree but I kind of prefer them over labs However before you get a dedicated fowling dog I suggest you get a guided trip to the marsh and see the conditions these dogs work and exell in it may give you a better idea of what is needed All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fendrover90 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Big strong lab dog, strong swimmers, love water and very resilliant to cold ( unless it sleeps all day next to the fire/ radiator ). Keep it outside, far tougher to the elements!I'll second that I've seen house dogs stood shivering at the slightest breeze I'd say a lab is a good starter dog for anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 + 1 for a Lab! quite happy to sit still for hours Gone from spaniels to labs. The labs have been better trained but this is the main difference I've noticed. Much nicer to share a hide with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 as mentioned before, try fowling first before dog what if it's not for you. lab uk gundogs guns on pegs classified google gundogs for sale uk. should throw up enough to get you started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neillfrbs Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 drakeshead lab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted November 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 as mentioned before, try fowling first before dog what if it's not for you.labuk gundogsguns on pegs classifiedgoogle gundogs for sale uk. should throw up enough to get you started. Thanks mate,I know what you mean,but if I have a season out 1st I would need to buddy with another fowler who has a dog as people keep telling me it's not good practice / irresponsible to shoot without a dog as I wouldnt be able to retrieve difficult birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Thanks mate,I know what you mean,but if I have a season out 1st I would need to buddy with another fowler who has a dog as people keep telling me it's not good practice / irresponsible to shoot without a dog as I wouldnt be able to retrieve difficult birds. I think most wildfowling clubs have a period when you join that will require you to be mentored by another member. I know our club does and it does seem that only a percentage of them pursue it until they are a full member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Lab for me. I recently decided to get another wildfowling dog and it was a lab that i chose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hifly Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 I have had labs for wildfowling for over 40 years and they have always lived in and I have never had a problem with them feeling the cold they work outside everyday as I am a keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 I have owned labs and a chessie. Labs all the way for me. The chessie is as hard as nails, impervious to cold and an incredible swimmer. Sounds good? He is a liability around other dogs, was aggressive to strangers (until I had him neutered) and developed a hard mouth. Like I said. Labs all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamspuddy Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Just to be different ive got a Chesapeake coming feb/march . i have a springer which i will still use for the next 18 months/2yrs . ive spoken to people who have them rather than getting it from hear say .ive seen the breeder, all of there dogs were very well behaved working dogs . most of my wildfowling buddies have labs some even two . but even with them there is a mixture of field trial open dogs , lazy dogs and aggressive, stubborn pig headed dogs who drive the owner nuts . So labs are not guaranteed to be the perfect dog. even though i suspect a high percentage are. Live one day a Lion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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