pigeon master Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 Hello guys, Thought I would just show you all my new dog, bitch really but we love her to bits and I hope one day she will be bringing them tricky birds to find back to my hide when out pigeon shooting. Sorry about the size but I'm now sure how to shrink them. She is an English Springer so all of you with the knowledge on these dogs please tell me if you think she is a good one or bad one, I'm not sure but I dont care anyway because she loves my other dog sally and she comes to me already. Bye for now fellow shooters The PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon master Posted July 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 Just another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon master Posted July 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 and another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon master Posted July 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 sorry a couple more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon master Posted July 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 last one guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 LOOKS GOOD TO ME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon master Posted July 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 She has just drifted off....oorr bless, the wife said that not me..lol Cheers to the guy who shrunk the pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsnuts Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 She looks a nice dog mate, lovely round head and looks very alert, what lines has she got in her pedigree.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 Good looking dog mate. Good luck with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 Ooo, I do loikes pics of pups! Looks like a sweety. Whenever I see a springer pup I get all nostalgic and want another pup. Until I remember just how much trouble the little ******* are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 Corking looking Dog mate... Arent you spoiling her though with that soft bed and cuddly toy Keep an eye on Sally the little ******* like nothing more than to sink those little needles of teeth into them and hang on for dear life. FM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon master Posted July 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 FM yoy have it spot on there, I made the mistake of holding a puppy chew in my hand today while the pup chewed on the other end and guess what....you bet, she sunk her big canine straight up to the hilt, by the ****** hurt and still is. Sally has also felt her teeth but she is a big softie and seemed to let her off with it. The pup got the message yesterday when she went to eat sallys food before hers. Sally just put her paw on the top of her head and the pup just looked up and went to her food instead. She has learned how to sit today before getting a treat so she seems to have brains which is a good thing. By heck she can put some waste through her little body, but she does whine like hell before she takes one. Mark I see what you mean a bout them being loads of trouble for such a small creature. FM, do you think I'm doing the wrong thing by letting her in the house, I do want her to work but she must be a family pet aswell, is this possible? Cheers for the comments guys and I will keep you updated. The PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirky Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 Hi justin it looks a nice pup, takes me back to when mine was that age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubertus Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 thats my puppy. Three month old. The breed is Deutscher Wachtelhund (German Spaniel). We have a second one which is adult. I lost in spring a dog. Killed by a car while hunting. Really bad luck :-( Best wishes, Hubertus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 FM, do you think I'm doing the wrong thing by letting her in the house, I do want her to work but she must be a family pet aswell, is this possible? I cant see a problem with that... You dont have to keep a working dog outside. But remember the central heating will affect the natural growth and moult times of the coat. So keep her somewhere cool. I know many people dont agree that working dogs could be kept indoors or indeed make good pets and that is true of many breeds but not the Springer which is superbly adaptable.. I had a Springer dog when I was 18 which worked its butt off in the field with both me and my Father. It used to sleep in one of two places either next to the Aga in the Kitchen or on the end of my bed! That Dog was spoiled big time. I part trained it before I went to University and it was finished by a professional. It won a total of 4 field trials and was in the top 3 in 4 more. It was equally at home trotting down the high street with my mum and a shopping basket or playing with my younger sister and brother in the back garden. Its all in the training and the building up of respect. FM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadSpringer Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 Good looking and nicely marked little dog you have there PM. Your obviously well chuffed with her, look forward to hearing of her progress! If you keep her in the house make sure she learns the rules and knows where she can and cannot go. Don’t allow her the run of the house! Avoid the wife having her on the sofa feeding treats; this will be the hardest part! I keep my dogs kennelled but in the past have had 2 springers that lived inside, only allowed in the kitchen and utility room. Both dogs were great workers and never had any problems with them. As FM says it’s all down to the training. I believe F.T.Ch Steadroc Sker Winner of the 71st AV Spaniel Championship 2001 was rumoured to be a house dog! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted July 22, 2004 Report Share Posted July 22, 2004 . I believe F.T.Ch Steadroc Sker Winner of the 71st AV Spaniel Championship 2001 was rumoured to be a house dog! I had heard this too. .... and there is a well known Lord near me of a large shooting Estate (Sorry no names) Who treats his three dogs like children. They have the run of the house and can often be found in the Library on the leather chez lounges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon master Posted July 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2004 Hi giys, I'm happy to hear that the people in the know thinks she is a decent dog. I have been reading posts from the forum on the training of these dogs so I have plenty to keep me busy. Sorry to hear about the your dog hubertus, always a big loss when something like that happens. Keep you all posted and know doubt I will be back in touch when good advise is required. Bye for now The PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millo2 Posted July 22, 2004 Report Share Posted July 22, 2004 Hi giys,I'm happy to hear that the people in the know thinks she is a decent dog. I have been reading posts from the forum on the training of these dogs so I have plenty to keep me busy. Sorry to hear about the your dog hubertus, always a big loss when something like that happens. Keep you all posted and know doubt I will be back in touch when good advise is required. Bye for now The PM Remember a good dog is not judged by how it looks or its bloodline. Yes they may me desired characteristics, but you want a dog who looks to you and responds to you all the time. Persist with training, then you will know if you have a good dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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