HuntinDiva Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 I really want one, but my dad keeps sayin no, but maybe I can convince him, I'm usually purdy good at that, but he just won't budge on this one, so maybe if I get some good facts/suggestions, he might give in!!!!!! (MAYBE):eek: HD;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 depends on what you are hunting. For me nothing but a labrador. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTF Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 Lab. They make great house dogs and awesome retrievers. I also had one that would pheasent hunt too. Be sure when getting alab it is a pure breed, no mixes, especially shepard/lab mix. A lab pup with papers is a must and will run ya around $500.00 for a good blood line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkhntnfool Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Labs are nice bird dogs but I love my Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. They are retrievin' machines. They'll retrieve birds all day long no matter what the conditions. I may also be abit bias since I breed them. Anyway no matter what breed you choose do your home work and pick one from a good line. Remember there is no substatute to good training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruff Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 HD Your dad is right at this point your young (I assume?) and he does not want to end up taking care of it. Dogs are a 12 to 15 year commitment and not to be taken lightly. You have school, Friends, and collage ahead of you. Where would the dog fit in with all this? It's hard to hear and accept this but wait untill your older and more settled in life to be fair to the dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinguide Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 i think that a lab is one of the best all around dogs the hunt upland and waterfowl and they have some of the strongest personalities. I have a chance to see and hunt with all sorts of dogs from pointers to brits, short hairs and setters i would go with a lab prob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covehnter Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Shane, how's that pup of yours coming along? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest realtrhunter Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 I just got a Ceasapeak pup and trying to get started with him. I like the fact they can stand the cold better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhunter39 Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 labs , but please choose wisely , we just got rid of our lab of 3 years , he all of a sudden got a real mean streak in him . we took him to a lab breeder and trainer , and said this dog is nuts , he wasn't gun shy , at the end of the huntin day , he was a little bloody from all the thorns and burrs , that didn't bother him one bit . he is ( new owner ) AKC yellow lab with no papers meet the dogs parents , they were real happy go lucky dogs . labs all the way for a huntin dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterbucks1 Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 I am curious on what happened to have him a mean streak in him, did he have papers? just wondering thats all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhunter39 Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 he's a pure beed , no paper's , as he got older the more dominate he became , my sister (the dogs owner ) took him in for his shots and there was this pit bull , he started barking jumping up and down a good 5 feet from the dog scared the dog so bad he made the pit puddle on the floor , we didn't train him that way , we trained him for huntin . his eyes were always diolated . he would go after other male and female dogs it didn't matter . when we went huntin we would keep his chock collar on him and his leash in our pocket . we took him to a breeder ( lab ) , who's been in the business for 20 plus years , said this dog is crazy . while the dog was in the car he bit the rearview mirror in half . if you told him no or tried to stop him from his attack on the other lab ( akc with papers )(female ) he would try to attack you , he would sit there growling with spit coming out of his mouth , then 20 minunites later he would act like nothing happend , and start licking the female lab , he would walk in front of you and just stop almost tripping you , or he would walk behind you and push you from behind the knees in back , a few times my sister ( the dogs owner ) was about to scream my name because the dog was growling at her in the middle of the night , in fact she made the dog sleep in my room , because at times the dog scared her . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covehnter Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 he's a pure beed , no paper's , as he got older the more dominate he became , my sister (the dogs owner ) took him in for his shots and there was this pit bull , he started barking jumping up and down a good 5 feet from the dog scared the dog so bad he made the pit puddle on the floor , we didn't train him that way , we trained him for huntin . his eyes were always diolated . he would go after other male and female dogs it didn't matter . when we went huntin we would keep his chock collar on him and his leash in our pocket . we took him to a breeder ( lab ) , who's been in the business for 20 plus years , said this dog is crazy . while the dog was in the car he bit the rearview mirror in half . if you told him no or tried to stop him from his attack on the other lab ( akc with papers )(female ) he would try to attack you , he would sit there growling with spit coming out of his mouth , then 20 minunites later he would act like nothing happend , and start licking the female lab , he would walk in front of you and just stop almost tripping you , or he would walk behind you and push you from behind the knees in back , a few times my sister ( the dogs owner ) was about to scream my name because the dog was growling at her in the middle of the night , in fact she made the dog sleep in my room , because at times the dog scared her . Never heard of anything close to this type of behavior with a lab. . . . all labs i've encountered have all been extremely friendly animals that were excellent with kids and were more than willing to accept any affection. My guess would be something medically wrong with the dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhuntr_15 Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 I would definately go with a lab if it was me. Great children dogs also if there will ever be any kids around!! Here is a pick of my lab I got about a month ago. Shes not quite this little now! Her name is Roxy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhunter39 Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 this is my first time encountering a lab gone mad , like i said after the attack the dog of ours , he would lick her lay next to her and protect her , after growling at us , we wouldn't hit him in fear he would get worse , we would tell him to sit he would sit and slow his growling down , my best friend and his father has always owned a lab , they never heard such a thing before , i called another friend of mine who hunts with labs and trains his own never heard such a thing . for the most part he was a great dog , until he goes cojo , is what i call it . he'll lay down sleep wake up and go cojo every so often . he hunted great like i said earlier , we all would come home with our own blood on us from huntin , including the dog , he took to the water like a fish , his retreving was great , he'll be missed by me and my sister (owner of the dog ) . i'll still buy a lab , but i'll be more cautious . i do alot of upland bird , dove , waterfowl huntin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double_drop Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 For me hands down my black lab. He retrieves ducks and geese like a machine and points pheasants better than some shorthairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinguide Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 Shane, how's that pup of yours coming along? shes growing like a weed..... they are all doing well and all the others are bought ready for a home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quackmaster4 Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Does you Dad hunt at all? Convince him that a dog would benefit both of you in terms of helping in the field to find game. What game do you hunt the most? Alot of guys have suggested labs, and they are great dogs, but don't tune out other choices. Here's mine; http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/quackmaster4/Picture1396.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodngun Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Yellow lab.They blend in so well.And they are smarter than the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birddog Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 My suggestion is to wait until you are established in life......I have had dogs my whole life (many times to my parents dismay :-) I just brought them home!) As I have learned a lot about dogs, and hunting I have seen a lot of dogs hunt, and plain and simple until you have the time to put into them, they will never be the "machine" you are looking for. Right now, I have an 8 year old yellow lab, that I trained and will put against about any dog out there for sitting in a duck blind and retrieving ducks and geese within site (blind retrieves are iffy, but occasionally he is very impressive). Also in the field he is a work horse that will find pheasants and not let a cripple get away. This hound is great, but now that I have gotten married there are some downsides....he sheds, doesn't always listen to my wife, and pees on her flowers. I also have a German Wirehaired pointer whom is awesome in the field (If I can contain him within a 1/2 mile) he is a great upland dog, but has cost me about 3500 in the last 4 years (his life span) he is crazy...barbed wire....he just runs through it.....Lyme's disease, yep...another 200 bucks....torn ear from messing with a coon...yup another 350......porcupine quills...well that is 275 to remove...all of these points are to show you or rather say to you, that a hunting dog is a huge responsibility and for every time they do you proud, they will tick you off and cost you money. If your dad is saying "no dog" right now, then heed that advice until you are able to make sure your "hunting buddy" is something that you can afford and train right. Until that point, look to adopt a pet. Have it fixed and try to learn as much as possible.....good luck and treat your hound right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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