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Gsp for duck hunting
Posted on 9/24/13 at 7:43 pm
Posted on 9/24/13 at 7:43 pm
I've read a few threads on here about German shorthairs but couldn't find how they do with ducks. I've read in other places that they're good retrievers but they can't handle the cold. Considering our winters aren't much of a winter, was wondering if any of y'all use a gsp for ducks in louisiana all duck season. I want a gsp because I want a family dog to keep inside but want it to hunt doves, ducks, squirrels and most likely blood trail deer. Any input on the subject is appreciated.
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Posted on 9/24/13 at 7:46 pm to A_bear
Nhassl has 2 trained up, and all I know is whichever one he brings better go get the ducks bc I sure as hell ain't.
Posted on 9/24/13 at 7:52 pm to A_bear
I have 3, from time to time you find one that really likes to retrieve, but the rule of thumb is they like to hunt birds and loose a lot of interest once the life is gone from the bird. They act like retrieving dead birds is beneath them...
Posted on 9/24/13 at 7:59 pm to wickowick
My friend that trains dogs said I would be disappointed if I got one and expected it to duck hunt but from reading online I can't help but to think he's wrong. You think I'd be better off just getting a lab?
Posted on 9/24/13 at 8:06 pm to A_bear
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You think I'd be better off just getting a lab?
I got my first shorthair to duck hunt, now I woodcock hunt... I found that I really enjoyed watching pointing dogs work, but there is no comparison between a retriever and an shorthair. They can be made to retrieve but you can't make them like it...
Posted on 9/24/13 at 8:26 pm to wickowick
Mine will retrieve but has a short attention span. How the hell will you get one to keep still long enough in a blind. Mine can't stop moving. The stay command is like the end of the world to him.
Posted on 9/24/13 at 8:41 pm to Art Vandelay
Well this isn't good. Sounds like a bad duck dog!
Posted on 9/24/13 at 8:51 pm to Cracker
Maybe look at a boykin spaniel?
Posted on 9/24/13 at 8:54 pm to Cracker
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get a drahthaar
Posted on 9/24/13 at 9:23 pm to A_bear
Just get a lab. Great family dog, great retrievers, and can blood trail deer and other things. Get a good blood line, that usually translates to easier training. Good luck
Posted on 9/24/13 at 10:09 pm to Merica
Get a chessie....the only retriever breed developed in America
Posted on 9/24/13 at 10:18 pm to MrCoachKlein
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get a drahthaar
Hunted over one a couple times and he is a hell of a dog.
Posted on 9/24/13 at 10:29 pm to A_bear
Look into English springer spaniels.
This post was edited on 9/24/13 at 10:30 pm
Posted on 9/24/13 at 10:30 pm to A_bear
And can be more than a handful as a pet. If you think a GSP makes a better "inside family dog" than a lab you should research a bit deeper.
This post was edited on 9/24/13 at 10:39 pm
Posted on 9/24/13 at 10:45 pm to MrCoachKlein
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quote: get a drahthaar
That's what I have I said wirehair not to confuse someone not familiar with the breed
Posted on 9/24/13 at 10:47 pm to choupiquesushi
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Get a chessie
ITS GONNA BITE SOMEBODY!!!!!!!!1111!!!!>>>!!!!!!
Posted on 9/24/13 at 10:48 pm to Cracker
Understood, shouldn't have even brought it up 
Posted on 9/24/13 at 10:58 pm to MrCoachKlein
Tuva took his in 50 deg and the dog went into hypothermic shock
Posted on 9/24/13 at 11:17 pm to jimjackandjose
Thanks for the replies. I haven't looked into the wirehairs. Not a fan of chessies. I have looked at pudlepointers but don't know too much about them. I've been wanting a gsp for a while and I'll be getting a dog shortly after I move into my new house. I have a 2 year old and have heard gsp's are rambunctious but I don't know anyone who has one. If it can't handle 50 degrees that's not good. That'd be useful for early teal and that's about it.
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