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Thinking About Getting a GSP When I Graduate
Posted on 4/1/16 at 11:36 am
Posted on 4/1/16 at 11:36 am
It would be my first dog. Had a few family dogs growing up, but nothing pure bred. Mostly muts. Though they were fun, I'm looking for a dog with some solid lineage. Also has to be a beast in the duck blind.
Any tips/ concerns I should be wary of?
Any other dog recommendations?
Should I go male or female?
Any tips/ concerns I should be wary of?
Any other dog recommendations?
Should I go male or female?
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Posted on 4/1/16 at 11:38 am to RadBro
That would be rad, bro.
Posted on 4/1/16 at 11:39 am to RadBro
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Also has to be a beast in the duck blind.
They can do that but don't prefer it.
They need attention, space, and exercise.
Posted on 4/1/16 at 11:39 am to RadBro
GSP = energetic as frick
Why not just get a lab or retriever?
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has to be a beast in the duck blind.
Why not just get a lab or retriever?
Posted on 4/1/16 at 11:41 am to ZacAttack
I feel like everyone I know has a lab or a retriever. I just want something a little different
Posted on 4/1/16 at 11:41 am to RadBro
quote:
Also has to be a beast in the duck blind.
While a shorthair may retrieve, it is not its first choice. Trust me on this, I have had 4, still have 3. When that bird dies the fun ends for most of the breed...
Posted on 4/1/16 at 11:43 am to wickowick
Wick, how are they with kids/family?
Posted on 4/1/16 at 11:45 am to RadBro
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Wick, how are they with kids/family?
Very good, my puppy will pick out kids at the ballpark to go play with. They tolerate a lot of kid bullshite.
Posted on 4/1/16 at 11:45 am to RadBro
Pretty rad with kids, bro.
Posted on 4/1/16 at 11:54 am to RadBro
Going to tattoo yeti on it, bro?
Posted on 4/1/16 at 11:58 am to RadBro
You should think about a Chesapeake, they're fun first dogs.
Posted on 4/1/16 at 12:16 pm to RadBro
If you have any responsibilities that keep you away from home often, don't buy one. My GWP is a huge pain in the arse and dictates my plans for me most of the time. Hyper as frick, stubborn, annoying. Love him but he's a lot to handle and I've got a lot of other things going on so it makes it tough for both of us.
Posted on 4/1/16 at 12:58 pm to RadBro
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Any tips/ concerns I should be wary of?
Wait a year and then see how you feel. Having an energetic dog as a young single guy puts a huge strain on things you can go and do. Unless you have someone living with you who is willing to take care of the dog it's a huge pain in the arse having to plan everything around them.
Posted on 4/1/16 at 1:01 pm to TheDrunkenTigah
My situation exactly
Posted on 4/1/16 at 1:30 pm to RadBro
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I feel like everyone I know has a lab or a retriever. I just want something a little different
that's funny. I feel like everyone I know now has a damn GSP
Posted on 4/1/16 at 1:40 pm to PapaPogey
Yep, can't just haul arse southbound on the weekends or stay out drinking all night without making sure the dog is taken care of. I know kids are way worse, but its similar in a lot of ways.
Posted on 4/1/16 at 2:46 pm to Gaston
BEWARE- This is sarcasm.
This post was edited on 4/1/16 at 2:48 pm
Posted on 4/1/16 at 2:46 pm to RadBro
I wouldn't. You will regret choosing this breed to be different. There is a reason you see 10 times as many labs/retrievers than GSPs. My similarly-situated coworker recently made this same mistake and commented just this week that he is ready to take that dog and leave it on the interstate. This is after several weeks of obedience school and the dog being nearly 1 y/o. Do yourself a favor and don't.
Posted on 4/1/16 at 3:09 pm to RadBro
I'm going to take an educated guess and say you'd be pretty dissatisfied with a GSP. They're a handful.
Posted on 4/1/16 at 4:05 pm to RadBro
If you want something different, get a poodle. 
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