spanielboy Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 Folks Ive been searching for an old styled springer for years now but haven’t come across any. im looking for a pup for next year from the larger style of dogs that can work day on day out and are the size of modern labradors. does such a springer even exist anymore? Can anyone recommend a breeder? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stalker58 Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 This is my boy Jack, As big as a lab, brave in any water and a nose the drug squad would be proud of, he’s 30kgs and square like they were 30 years ago,and you are right, they are not about like they used to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanielboy Posted June 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 Lovely looking big lad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big napper Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 Very very nice chunky springer mate, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archi Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 Steven Roberts @ Towerbird gundogs. based at Audley End. he favours the old type do should be able to help. he has a webpage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanielboy Posted June 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 Thanks mate 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 My springer is from modern trial lines, he’s just gone over a year old and is just a tiny bit smaller than a bitch lab. He’s got a bit of filling out to do yet but I wouldn’t want him too big. Ive seen some that are very stocky and heavy set but they’re not pretty to watch, it’s like a pig plowing through cover. Rather a dog with brains over brute force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scutt Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 ONE OF MINE from witchwillow lines Big dog works all day long at a fair pace and not daft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 My 4yr old "gus" came from Grantham smarter than me. better pedigree, more proud, only slows down after the first 25 miles, a joy to be with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanielboy Posted June 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 He looks stunning. What’s his breeding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted June 21, 2019 Report Share Posted June 21, 2019 15 hours ago, islandgun said: My 4yr old "gus" came from Grantham smarter than me. better pedigree, more proud, only slows down after the first 25 miles, a joy to be with He's a nice looking dog and that's a nice looking spot mate How big is the dog? He looks sturdy! Do you have that whole island to shoot yourself? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 (edited) On 21/06/2019 at 00:18, spanielboy said: He looks stunning. What’s his breeding? Theres a few FTC in his history. but i think he's just from working stock, I can PM if you want the contact number of the breeder On 21/06/2019 at 10:53, Lloyd90 said: He's a nice looking dog and that's a nice looking spot mate How big is the dog? He looks sturdy! Do you have that whole island to shoot yourself? lol Hes 22" to the shoulder. [I dont know if this is big] doesnt carry much weight though, seems well suited to the heather Edited June 22, 2019 by islandgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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