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Long Haired Retriever - Anyone ever had one? Know of a reputable breeder?
Posted on 2/7/14 at 7:05 am
Posted on 2/7/14 at 7:05 am
I have seen a few online.
Its been a year since our golden passed. Time for my youngest son to get his own pup. Wife and I cannot agree on a breed....but she mentioned a Long Haired Retriever (Also known as Flat Coat). Of the list of options she gave me, this seems the most likely to be a possible hunting buddy and house pet. Not required that the dog hunt, but if he/she wants to - i will certainly train.
I wanted a Boykin. She shot it down.
Its been a year since our golden passed. Time for my youngest son to get his own pup. Wife and I cannot agree on a breed....but she mentioned a Long Haired Retriever (Also known as Flat Coat). Of the list of options she gave me, this seems the most likely to be a possible hunting buddy and house pet. Not required that the dog hunt, but if he/she wants to - i will certainly train.
I wanted a Boykin. She shot it down.
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Posted on 2/7/14 at 7:16 am to bossflossjr
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I wanted a Boykin. She shot it down.
On what grounds? Too nice of a temperment? Too strong of a hunting drive? Too cute as puppies? Too beautiful as full grown dogs? Don't say too hyper or too much shedding because a long hair will be just as bad. Boykins are great hunting dogs and wonderful companions. Unless she just has to have a big dog, in which case I can't really argue with you there. Love my little brown dog.
Posted on 2/7/14 at 7:30 am to bossflossjr
How old is your son?
This post was edited on 2/7/14 at 7:42 am
Posted on 2/7/14 at 7:39 am to bossflossjr
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Wife and I cannot agree on a breed
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options she gave me
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I wanted a Boykin. She shot it down.
Posted on 2/7/14 at 7:44 am to Choirboy
Posted on 2/7/14 at 7:46 am to bossflossjr
Never heard of em. Looked it up.
looks like you want a Lab, but are too cool/hip to own the most popular breed in America
looks like you want a Lab, but are too cool/hip to own the most popular breed in America
Posted on 2/7/14 at 7:52 am to bossflossjr
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I wanted a Boykin. She shot it down.
has she seen one in person?
Posted on 2/7/14 at 7:53 am to choupiquesushi
I saw a really good one a couple years ago in the spillway(laplace) prepping for some doggie games. lemme see if I can dig up the owner...
Posted on 2/7/14 at 7:54 am to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
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but are too cool/hip
Have you seen his hair do?
Posted on 2/7/14 at 7:59 am to bossflossjr
I've got a big goofy golden that picked up a lot of birds this year. I've never attempted to train him. He just watched my departed Lab bring me back birds and knows I want him to bring me back birds. It's been pretty interesting watching him progress.
Posted on 2/7/14 at 8:06 am to choupiquesushi
my wife was pretty set on another GSP or Chessie till she actually saw a Boykin.
Posted on 2/7/14 at 8:11 am to choupiquesushi
I have a choc lab as my hunting companion. Youngest son will be 7 in May. Gettin him a pup.
She wanted a St Bernard or a Portugese Water Dog. I shot them down.
Thanks for responses....
She wanted a St Bernard or a Portugese Water Dog. I shot them down.
Thanks for responses....
Posted on 2/7/14 at 8:18 am to Choirboy
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Have you seen his hair do?
Pretty sure I have seen a photo of you with the same do.
ETA:
What about a griffon
This post was edited on 2/7/14 at 8:20 am
Posted on 2/7/14 at 8:21 am to bossflossjr
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She wanted a St Bernard
He could bring carry around the reserve alcohol...
Posted on 2/7/14 at 8:23 am to 34venture
My long hair was way cooler than his
Long hair don't care
Long hair don't care
Posted on 2/7/14 at 8:30 am to choupiquesushi
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till she actually saw a Boykin.
Seriously. Just show her this picture, it'll be over and you can get your boykin:
Or this one:
Posted on 2/7/14 at 8:31 am to The Last Coco
The Boykin has a natural desire to retrieve?
The breed, not just your dog.
The breed, not just your dog.
Posted on 2/7/14 at 8:41 am to Choirboy
I love my little pup and she is beautiful.. But when I throw something, she trots over and lays down with it and starts nibbling on it.
But you tell her "hunt the birds", she will get up and hit the first edge with her nose on the ground, whether its a bush, couch, kitchen cabinets..
But you tell her "hunt the birds", she will get up and hit the first edge with her nose on the ground, whether its a bush, couch, kitchen cabinets..
Posted on 2/7/14 at 8:45 am to Whiskey Richard
I have always wanted a nova Scotia duck tolling retriever.
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