Great looking pup. I've had labs in the past and was thinking about getting something different for my next pup and have been researching DD/GWP.

Do you have any comments on their temperment, upkeep, barker, etc? I've read they're much more docile and laid back than GSP.

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Posted by PapaPogey

Baton Rouge

Member since Apr 2008

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Posted on 5/6/15 at 9:45 am to DukeSilver

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Do you have any comments on their temperment, upkeep, barker, etc? I've read they're much more docile and laid back than GSP.

I've never been around a GSP for an extended amount of time so I can't really comment on the differences but from what I've been told, the GWP is a little more laid back and the differences basically stop at the appearance. As far as my pup goes, he's not really hyper, just adventurous and likes to nose around a lot. He's in his kennel for most of the day so he's got a lot of energy when I get home and let him run around in the evenings. He doesn't chew anything and rarely barks unless he gets really worked up by our female lab at the house when they play. Upkeep is pretty nonexistent as I have probably bathed him 4 or 5 times since I got him in January. Really an awesome dog with a ton of drive for anything fur and feather and listens pretty well for his age. Also, this dude would probably die of fetching before he gave it up. He's relentless in his pursuit and sometimes stubborn, but he's a male and that's what I wanted out of him. Can't wait to get him started on training for the various hunt tests that the VDD will put him through. If you have any more questions, feel free to email me.

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Posted by JTM72

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Member since Mar 2014

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Posted on 5/6/15 at 10:19 am to DukeSilver

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I've read they're much more docile and laid back than GSP

This is true to a point. Both breeds need ample amounts of exercise at least 5 times a week. I take mine to run, off leash, every day for about an hour or so, if I'm not training them that day. And because of that, majority of the time they are at the house, they are complete couch potatoes.

Pointing breeds aren't really barkers, its not in their nature. Unless someone they don't know well is walking up our drive way, they don't bark.

Temperament, this can go for both GSP and DD/GWP - they are very patient dogs, awesome with kids. Sometimes I'll try to test the waters with my three of mine and try to get them to nip/growl/snap at me, and none of them have even raised a lip at me.

I cant comment really on the upkeep of a GWP, I'd assume it's a little bit more upkeep than a GSP, which is pretty much 0 upkeep, but not by much, nothing that should deter you from getting a DD/GWP though.

One thing I really like about a DD/GWP over a GSP, is the ability to take the cold much better, I feel bad for my guy shivering in the duck blind sometimes.

You definitely won't regret getting a DD/GWP over a lab!