lab question ???

[hedge hunter]

Right you lovely lot. I have a question which i would like your advice and input on if possible, i have always been a spaniel man myself and love the breed to bits. But this last season i have taken up wildfowling, and as much as my little cocker loves accompanying me on the marsh i cannot honestly see her making the grade, and after witnessing the harsh winter tides first hand, i can say im not to keen on sending her for certain retrives. It's obvious a good strong lab is whats needed here.

 

Now to my question, is there a strain out there or has anyone seen a good hard hunting lab before, i dont mean the type that you can send for a 200yrd retrive is some harsh ferns. But a lab that is willing to get into thick harsh cover and pyhsically work to flush game as would a spaniel. I know diffrent horses for courses, but if a lab puppy was entered correctly could you get a good all round hunting companion, willing to sit in a muddy ditch or pigeon hide, but just as comfortable and willing yo go beating and work hedgerows whilst rought shooting. I know its a big ask but surley theres got to be some out there, i look forward to your replys. Cheers hh

[Berettacocker]

Had a lab that did all of the above, but don't be disappointed if yours doesn't hunt as well as a spaniel. Get yourself the type of Lab you fancy ( big strong/ or racey type ) then the rest is up to you, sure you'll be pleased once sitting next to it in a cold, muddy, wet gutter in January!

[hedge hunter]

Lol, brilliant reply mate. Yes the cocker isnt that big to snuggle up to in a wet muddy ditch lol