jose rato Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Hi everyone Any views/opinions on the britany spaniels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 (edited) It depends on what you want from it aren't they more akin to an HRP A friend had two but they were pets not working dog's and he could never keep them close to him, they were always miles in front, soft gentle dog's though. Edited October 29, 2019 by B725 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jose rato Posted October 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 5 hours ago, B725 said: It depends on what you want from it aren't they more akin to an HRP A friend had two but they were pets not working dog's and he could never keep them close to him, they were always miles in front, soft gentle dog's though. Thank you ☺ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 On 29/10/2019 at 11:38, jose rato said: Hi everyone Any views/opinions on the britany spaniels? What do you want one for? As already said they are a HPR breed, however I believe don't get judged too well in trials as judges compare them to GSPs which are totally different. I always thought they would be a good rough shooting dog but hard to find good working lines... I believe there were some around mid Wales at one point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Fella on a syndicate I was part of had one, lovely natured dog. Would never do as it was told though. Tried a dog trainer and started to see some improvement but the owner wasn't strict enough with it so the dog went back to doing as it pleased. If you want a small hpr breed that are good natured and can find decent lines, could be a good dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamwansbeck Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Had 2 brittany bitches in last 20 years,both terrific bird hunters,but they are very hard to keep in hand,(they are actually small Setters no spaniel traits at all),great characters and good on open ground,can be sticky at point making the flush awkward,they are 1 of the few pointing breeds to work and point well on rabbits, Rory Major in Lincs has a field trial line ,with pups at the moment Popular with the hawking guys. Loved having my 2 but hard work ,easier other HPRs,lost a Slovakian rough haired pointer last year a very biddable and easy trained bitch,kept in tight naturally would only cast further if told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jose rato Posted October 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 11 hours ago, Lloyd90 said: What do you want one for? As already said they are a HPR breed, however I believe don't get judged too well in trials as judges compare them to GSPs which are totally different. I always thought they would be a good rough shooting dog but hard to find good working lines... I believe there were some around mid Wales at one point. I would like to have a smaller size pointer retriever and as mentioned they work reasonably well on rabbits too So a good all rounder really (providing I can keep it under control)☺ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamwansbeck Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 You will need to be 1 I C from the start and keep on top of it Really enjoyed my 2 both loved water too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jose rato Posted October 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 12 hours ago, williamwansbeck said: You will need to be 1 I C from the start and keep on top of it Really enjoyed my 2 both loved water too. Beautiful dogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 (edited) Look similar to a French spaniel. Edited October 31, 2019 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted November 1, 2019 Report Share Posted November 1, 2019 Are Welsh springers the same temperament and training as English springers. If you can find one in the UK a Small Munsterlander might be worth looking at as they are HPR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted November 1, 2019 Report Share Posted November 1, 2019 My English springer is from Wales does that make him a Welsh springer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted November 1, 2019 Report Share Posted November 1, 2019 2 hours ago, loriusgarrulus said: Are Welsh springers the same temperament and training as English springers. Another breed that has been ruined by showing... I saw several in the field in Wales, they had very poor drive, didn't really hunt and would not pick game. I really do hope that there are some very good working examples out there, but I have not heard of any personally. As with most dogs, if you want one for working its a lot easier to find an English springer from good working lines and will have a much higher chance of getting one trained for what you want if you still to one of the well known breeds. 1 hour ago, B725 said: My English springer is from Wales does that make him a Welsh springer. Only if he speaks Welsh If two Italians holiday in Wales, and there child is born in Wales whilst on holiday, does that mean their child is Welsh? Or Italian? Does it work like that? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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