German Pointers
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Hi
I have come on here to see if any PHers have either German Shorthaired Pointers or German Wirehaired Pointers. I am looking for people's experiences and how they found they pets [hunting companions].
I am currently looking at both of these breeds along with Braque Francais Pyrenees.
I intend to use them for bird hunting [flush, point and retrieve], Field Trial work and companionship.
I have had Springers and Cockers previously and have plenty of time for training and exercising them
Thanks in advance
I have come on here to see if any PHers have either German Shorthaired Pointers or German Wirehaired Pointers. I am looking for people's experiences and how they found they pets [hunting companions].
I am currently looking at both of these breeds along with Braque Francais Pyrenees.
I intend to use them for bird hunting [flush, point and retrieve], Field Trial work and companionship.
I have had Springers and Cockers previously and have plenty of time for training and exercising them
Thanks in advance
My experience of German WHP is limited. When I was putting my wire haired Viszlas through doggy training ( and gun dog training ) I got to know a few owners who clearly love the breed. They are great dogs.
I believe they can have a tendency to be quite aloof and stroppy with strangers and strangers dogs, compared to some other breeds. They need consistent and excellent training - probably more so than other easier-going breeds. I think they also have a fairly low boredom threshold - a few hours on their own and they'll be eating your house.
Every breed has its pros and cons. WH Viszlas are good in the field, tend to be friendlier and more sociable than German pointers, but on the other hand they are more excitable and less predictable than the Germans, jump around more and are more prone to brain fade and selective deafness when something more interesting than me presents itself !
I believe they can have a tendency to be quite aloof and stroppy with strangers and strangers dogs, compared to some other breeds. They need consistent and excellent training - probably more so than other easier-going breeds. I think they also have a fairly low boredom threshold - a few hours on their own and they'll be eating your house.
Every breed has its pros and cons. WH Viszlas are good in the field, tend to be friendlier and more sociable than German pointers, but on the other hand they are more excitable and less predictable than the Germans, jump around more and are more prone to brain fade and selective deafness when something more interesting than me presents itself !
Hi
Got it thanks
Have read it a few times and was very interesting, thanks
I have a busy few days ahead and would like to call you over the weekend?
Cheers
Got it thanks
Have read it a few times and was very interesting, thanks
I have a busy few days ahead and would like to call you over the weekend?
Cheers
maxdog said:
OP you have mail !
Edited by carinatauk on Thursday 18th February 01:52
Edited by carinatauk on Thursday 18th February 02:00
toppstuff said:
My experience of German WHP is limited. When I was putting my wire haired Viszlas through doggy training ( and gun dog training ) I got to know a few owners who clearly love the breed. They are great dogs.
I believe they can have a tendency to be quite aloof and stroppy with strangers and strangers dogs, compared to some other breeds. They need consistent and excellent training - probably more so than other easier-going breeds. I think they also have a fairly low boredom threshold - a few hours on their own and they'll be eating your house.
Every breed has its pros and cons. WH Viszlas are good in the field, tend to be friendlier and more sociable than German pointers, but on the other hand they are more excitable and less predictable than the Germans, jump around more and are more prone to brain fade and selective deafness when something more interesting than me presents itself !
had to laugh at that bit 'aloof and stroppy', that was our GSP in a nutshell!I believe they can have a tendency to be quite aloof and stroppy with strangers and strangers dogs, compared to some other breeds. They need consistent and excellent training - probably more so than other easier-going breeds. I think they also have a fairly low boredom threshold - a few hours on their own and they'll be eating your house.
Every breed has its pros and cons. WH Viszlas are good in the field, tend to be friendlier and more sociable than German pointers, but on the other hand they are more excitable and less predictable than the Germans, jump around more and are more prone to brain fade and selective deafness when something more interesting than me presents itself !
brilliant dog who sadly passed away a couple of years ago, I would describe him as the go anywhere dog, up and over hills, mountains, through rivers, over fences. the perfect dog for the active person\family.
here is Scout, from pup to about 1 year before he passed, fit as a fiddle he honestly looked about 5/6.
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bronze kneecap said:
had to laugh at that bit 'aloof and stroppy', that was our GSP in a nutshell!
brilliant dog who sadly passed away a couple of years ago, I would describe him as the go anywhere dog, up and over hills, mountains, through rivers, over fences. the perfect dog for the active person\family.
here is Scout, from pup to about 1 year before he passed, fit as a fiddle he honestly looked about 5/6.
Handsome fella. I bet you miss him. brilliant dog who sadly passed away a couple of years ago, I would describe him as the go anywhere dog, up and over hills, mountains, through rivers, over fences. the perfect dog for the active person\family.
here is Scout, from pup to about 1 year before he passed, fit as a fiddle he honestly looked about 5/6.
We never forget them do we.. !
toppstuff said:
Handsome fella. I bet you miss him.
We never forget them do we.. !
thanks....We never forget them do we.. !
miss him so much, and we have not replaced him yet.
we have recently moved right by the beech and there are so many dogs it's beginning to give me the kick up the ass to get another...
was chatting to the owner of an italian spinone the other day, very nice dog.
could see me with one of those, so chilled, it was lovely
Had a gwp and had 2 gsps. One of which had to be euthanized recently due to a tumour on her snout. Gwps are very very hard work. Gsps are slightly easier to train but not as brave ie don't like the water or thick cover when retrieving. You'll get more work if you have a lab or spaniel as pointers have the mouth like a gin trap reputation.
OP if you're interested a working HPR speak with Rory major he's in Lincs and thus not a million miles from you.
http://bryantscroftgundogs.co.uk/
http://bryantscroftgundogs.co.uk/
Great dogs but take hard work and perseverance to train.
Here's me taking some for a walk alongside labs and GSP/lab crosses.
Great dogs to watch quartering heather moors for grouse.
I prefer it to driven days.
Sadly the full hunting experience work is drying up quite a bit as more and more dogs come over with their owners from the continent.
We still get out for Woodcock days which are great fun.
New addition to the pack.
Great dogs and I wish you many years of happiness together.
Here's me taking some for a walk alongside labs and GSP/lab crosses.
Great dogs to watch quartering heather moors for grouse.
I prefer it to driven days.
Sadly the full hunting experience work is drying up quite a bit as more and more dogs come over with their owners from the continent.
We still get out for Woodcock days which are great fun.
New addition to the pack.
Great dogs and I wish you many years of happiness together.
maxdog said:
OP what did you decide in the end
I saw one GWP that I was very interested in but missed the opportunity due to illness. Not too many around at the moment. I did however get offered a 4 month working cocker spaniel, which I decided to train [plus it saves her ending up in a rehome situation]. She is great and too be honest my leg would not have offered a fair exercise program for a GWP, at the moment. There will be a right time but not just yet.Someone commented earlier about shoots drying up, I am finding it harder to tie into them and the big shoots are getting too expensive.
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