greenergp Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 My dog died earlier this year and i am thinking of looking for a new dog, it will mainly be for wildfowling and one breed i kind of like the look of is the Duck Toller Retriever. Has anyone here had any experience of this breed pros and cons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 I would guess that there is limited working stock in the UK to choose from. My dog died earlier this year and i am thinking of looking for a new dog, it will mainly be for wildfowling and one breed i kind of like the look of is the Duck Toller Retriever. Has anyone here had any experience of this breed pros and cons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie10 Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 They make a funny bark/scream, cautious with strangers, heard they work ok. Not sure what advantages they have over a lab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyTed Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Speak to Helen Withey at Norfolk Dog Training Centre. She breeds and works Tollers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tollerman Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Had many happy years fowling with my Toller. Bold swimmer bred for North American winters very gentle kind dogs great with children.Helen has had many years experience with the breed and I'm sure will be able to advise you as to their suitability.I must say that I have never regretted getting mine but as she is coming up to twelve she is now taking it easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reabrook Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 I was discussing them this weekend with a friend who's thinking of getting one. Seems there are a few breeders who work them. Quoted price for an 8 week old pup was £1500! Think I'd want a bit more for my money personally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenergp Posted March 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 My wife saw the youtube videos on the Tollers and the scream they have, she said she would'nt put up with that noise so we are looking at a springer pup tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 Your choice I know, but would not a lab be more suited? The vast majority of the fowlers I know have them. My wife saw the youtube videos on the Tollers and the scream they have, she said she would'nt put up with that noise so we are looking at a springer pup tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenergp Posted March 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 A Lab would be the best but it was a Spaniel we had and my kids and wife all prefer Spaniels over Labs, so it looks like its going to be a Spaniel we are going to see the pups today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 (edited) Fair enough. Hope you find one you like. A Lab would be the best but it was a Spaniel we had and my kids and wife all prefer Spaniels over Labs, so it looks like its going to be a Spaniel we are going to see the pups today. Edited March 22, 2017 by Penelope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Have a look at Lagotto breed of water spaniel, cracking looking dogs your wife and kids will love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankook1 Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 go for a springer cant go wrong i use one for everything and my mate is a serious wildfowler and wont have anything else but i guess its down to personal preference at the end of the day as i know a lot of good labs as well whichever you get it will be down to there parentage and there training how good they turn out although with a springer you will need to be calm and controlled around it when in training as they will pick up on your personality and if you are hyper so will the dog be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenergp Posted March 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 We have decided to go for the Springer, we are picking up the pup (a bitch)in 2 weeks time my son has seen both the parent dogs working on a shoot, and if we can train this one half as good we will be more than happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Knew a bloke with an Irish Water Spaniel,,Cracking wildfowling dog.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperGoose75 Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Knew a bloke with an Irish Water Spaniel,,Cracking wildfowling dog.. I assumed it was an Irish water spaniel that Figgy was referring to and that 'Lagotto' was a Breeder's name but googled it anyway an was surprised to see that it is an actual Breed and not one I had heard of. Interesting looking dog and they look big boned and strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 There are a few different water spaniel breeds and the Lagotto is one I like and will look at in future as an all round dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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