happy.plinker Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) I'm looking to buy a ESS and when I tell folk they're reaction is 'your brave', 'they're hyper', 'so and so has one and it's a handful' !! I know a few ESS that a very peaceable and well trained. I've had retrievers before and I'm aware they'll be different and just fancy a change really. He'll be a family pet and live in the house for most and be a gundog so my question is.... Are they sometimes a bit hyper to start with and if they are do they calm down as they mature? Thanks HP. Edited October 7, 2015 by happy.plinker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Ours is good in the house until OH gets his shooting gear out and then he goes hyper. He is 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyTed Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 My 8 year old is still permanently hyper - hence he doesn't live indoors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy.plinker Posted October 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Hmm ok, oh well I'm choosing one tomorrow. I'll see if I can put a few pics up when I sus that out. I'm hoping if we're quite calm in the house the dog will be too. Ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickB65 Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Blue is an ESS but I think he must have a dope stash somewhere as he is one chilled dog until I get the guns out...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malmick Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 I got Rufus from bigbird on here last week and he's lovely, responsive and learning. Just coming up to 16 months old he is a pet and will be a worker. He instills confidence in me, which is good because he's my first dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 My year old span is nuts, but out on field training and the one real retrieve he is spot on. Full of energy and wants to work.. Most spaniels are wired crazy but i love that about them... Saying that on an evening mine will happily lay on floor by me snoring... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Our year old will run like the wind for hours till he collapses in a heap for a few minutes-then he's off again-then, in the evening he begs to sit on the other half where he falls asleep-would not part with my springers for all the Tea in China. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Depends on the dog, really. I have lots of springers, most of whom are way too wired to live in the house. That said, we do have one springer who lives inside who has an 'off switch' thank goodness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 I think it depends on the breeding. My older dog was from a couple of beaters dogs, she knows her stuff and goes all day. But in the house she is soft, quiet and a pleasure to have around. My younger dog from field trail stock is a nutter everything must be done at 100 miles an hour, she is great with the kids and a lot of fun but she does get on the wife's nerves as she is full on, but she is a hell of a worker and puts in the miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Hmmm I used to think that but the springer that's in the house is trialling bred and goes like stink when out working or outside lol. That said she's a very soft character Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazbev Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 I think Bigbird is right on this one, I had a pup out of a litter of eleven some pups turned out too laid back so they lacked drive and I'm not sure you can tell what you are getting when looking at an eight week old pup. Springers are busy dogs by their nature, I love their enthusiasm for everything and it's a good job because mine rarely stops when I'm around, he constantly paces around in the house, all to get my attention, it does get on my nerves at times and I have to say fir goodness sakes go and lie down ( or something like that) but generally I don't mind. Expect the worst, mine is 18 months and hasn't slowed down, if anything it's worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 When i went to choose my pup at 5 weeks old i intentionally picked out the one that was attacking the xmas tree and the craxy talking snowmen etc. He was bold and still is when training. But is also nuts... Every springer will be different but most will have alot of energy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Hmmm I used to think that but the springer that's in the house is trialling bred and goes like stink when out working or outside lol. That said she's a very soft character Good point, I guess out of a litter can always get a bit of both. I have seen three plus mine from that came from the litter and all four are full on, but one or two more full on if that makes sense. I was always told to pick a bold dog. My older springer was from a litter of 11, when we saw them at about 5 weeks I sat down with them all, she came straight over and climbed on me and I was hooked. My younger dog similar situation she done the same but dragged another dog by the ear with her!!! You pays your money you takes choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fal Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 My springer is coming up to six months old now. I have him in the house along with my 2 1/2 year Lab, I just enjoy having them around, the lab on his own was great. Since the sringer has turned up all hell has broken loose!!!! Honestly it's like a mad house!!!! I still enjoy having them both there, but it's very hard work now with the springer. I am banking on him chilling out a bit when he's older but I can't see it, even if he chills out and is 50% calmer thhan he is now, it still won't be calm enough lol He is bred from outstanding FT lines, I want to trial him. He is 100% not a house dog, never will be, but I will probably never put him out the kennel full time as he is comical and I enjoy having him around. It all depends what you are prepared to put up with and are used to I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanj Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 I got Rufus from bigbird on here last week and he's lovely, responsive and learning. Just coming up to 16 months old he is a pet and will be a worker. He instills confidence in me, which is good because he's my first dog. I'll second the quality of Bigbirds pups. Its a bit of a hike for you but it'd be well worthwhile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malmick Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 (edited) I'll second the quality of Bigbirds pups. Its a bit of a hike for you but it'd be well worthwhile Good job I like hiking lol, he's stunning in steep woodland with rocky outcrops. I think it's probably down to what you are prepared to do with them and having the time and ability to do it. Which is why I'm taking lessons. Edited October 8, 2015 by malmick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinach Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 There all individuals you can only go by what you see and the traits of both the dog and seller. You know easy going biddable!! Good luck. John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy.plinker Posted October 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Well that's the first night in..phew. He wheesked and whined a lot of the night in his crate,we ignored him and he did settle,he went outside for a pee once and we were up early with him,must check his jabs with the vet today and suss out his puppy food,leads etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Congratulations. Any piccies please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Well that's the first night in..phew. He wheesked and whined a lot of the night in his crate,we ignored him and he did settle,he went outside for a pee once and we were up early with him,must check his jabs with the vet today and suss out his puppy food,leads etc. excellent, hope you have many great years ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy.plinker Posted October 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 I've tried putting up pics straight from the iPad but they're too big and trying photobucket now with little success,think the iPad's a bit unfriendly.There's an app I can use to resize so will try that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy.plinker Posted October 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Here he is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Awwwwww gorgeous!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 He looks a nice lad. Seeing a pup always makes me want another one, then I remember! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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