Hillbilly Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 I doubt I'll be hunting by myself in a while. But my friends and I have went a couple times with some success. We hunt on a small river that curves and bends around the woods. It's basically in the hard timbers. We usually hunt Wood Ducks, and we dont hunt with a dog. We will either wade out there or boat to down ducks. My friends and myself are going to get two labs and was wondering which dog is the best?? Yella LAb, Black Lab, Chocolate Lab or A Chessie. I heard Chessies are very strong and great for moving bodies of water. Also I got some friends that are from my college that have been hunting for a while. They asked me to join them next year, so I'll be bring new info to my friends back at home. Was just curious about the dog information?? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbonhunter Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 Re: Duck hunting in the future. A lab is the way to go...just make shure you hit the right line, dont get the dog from some AM. breeder, too many problems with those dogs anymore. IE hip problems, no field instinct and such. A Chessy would be great...but i think our summers are a little hot, plus that coat is gonna pick up every brier within five feet, something you wont have with a lab. I love my lab to death, great family dog ( what a personality) and good in the field.... we just found out he has cancer pretty bad so Im looking for a dog as well. It will be a lab for shure!! As for the future of duck hunting.......well I'm gonna say Lay-out boats are where its at!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTF Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 Re: Duck hunting in the future. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob LeBlanc Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 Re: Duck hunting in the future. The black lab is probably the best line to consider when looking for a hunting dog. Yellows and Chocolates are, unfortunately, being bred more widespread as family pets and show dogs, which brings into effect, the hip dysplasia and other 'in-breeding' type of ailments...but if you find a reputable 'hunting' breeder, it's a moot point. I just see too many that are going the way of the Golden retriever. The Chessie is a strong dog in both body and mind! They can be hard to handle. Unless you're an experienced trainer, they're probably not the dog for you. Of course there's always exceptions, but my bet for a good workable / trainable dog is the black lab. (And they're great with kids, too. Chessies can have a mean streak to 'em). Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palssonater Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 Re: Duck hunting in the future. Depending on whether or not you want this dog to compete in competitions like hunt trials, and field trials, any water dog will make a bird dog. I have friends that swear by black labs. But I have seen many yellows and chocolates doing great jobs also. Chesapeakes are known for their bull headedness and may not have the demenour your desire if you have children or have people coming over all the time. They are a one family dog. BUT i have seen ones that are amazing and great with kids. Really depends on the training, but instinct is a good bonus and headstart on training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 Re: Duck hunting in the future. Why would anyone thing that a great mother and father hunting lab , that throws different colors would matter much ?? I have had a yellow, many blacks, and now a chocolate. They all get the same genes. If people think the blacks are better, prove it LOL. I've often wondered what is the difference. too_pointer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil hunter Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 Re: Duck hunting in the future. Blacks are probably the most popular. If you train 'em right, any lab will make a good bird dog. Doesn't matter what color it is. I'd reccomend getting one with papers, and a blood line of hunting dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Iambenelliguy Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Re: Duck hunting in the future. In my experience yellows are little more high strung. Blacks are calm and will stay still longer. Choccolates are a mixture. I have a yellow and a black. I use my black for duck hunting-bigger male and I use my yellow for phesant-smaller yellow. My buddy has a chocolate and it hunts awsome too. Just like too pointer said "they all get the same genes" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missed160 Posted March 23, 2005 Report Share Posted March 23, 2005 Re: Duck hunting in the future. Sounds like your choice is between a lab & Chessie, the color of lab is purely your personal preference. Breeding is the most important part, and the same litter can have all the colors.. As Palssonator said, Chessies can be VERY stubborn. They take a strong trainer. Whatever you end up with, owning a dog is a blast, and adds ALOT to the hunt!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coles Posted March 31, 2005 Report Share Posted March 31, 2005 Re: Duck hunting in the future. Yellow, Black, and Chocolate are all the same just different color. their color doesnt make them act different or any better than another color. i would also recommend one iwth papers. my yellow lab shold be having pups in about a month and a half. i could get you some info if your interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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