GSP vs Labrador (update pg. 3 - got a Drahthaar)

Liver and roan or brown? Either way, GSP’s are not what I would consider a house dog by any means. I have two and a yellow lab puppy. While both of my GSP’s are family dogs that I occasionally run for dove hunting, they have free reign over 50 acres and spend the day doing who knows what all over the property. If you’re unable to find an outlet for their limitless energy and a way to stimulate them mentally, they’ll drive you crazy acting out because of boredom.

Liver and roan is what I have. That classic GSP look. They’re amazing animals and fantastic family dogs if you can find an outlet for their energy levels. Both of mine are great with my kids, all under the age of 6.

I have a 5 month old GSP. I have never had so many compliments on him. He has been a great dog so far. He gets plenty of exercise. We have a pond and he has been pointing at fish and swimming across it. As you already know, they need activity to wear them out mentally and physically. He is about to head to a trainer for 2 months. I plan on using him for deer shed and recovery, possibly some dove. I have been working with a little and he is very intelligent.
He has been great with my two kids. Just my 2 cents

If you want a similar dog with a little longer coat, look at a GWP or Drahthaar. Unfortunately, I don't hunt as much as I would like anymore, but mine is still trained and has always done great whenever we've had time to get out the house. He's crazy though, but extremely loyal and sweet to people.

Exercise is key. I can’t say it enough. Mine is so much better behaved if I give him some time in the evenings to run it out. If I’m tired or too lazy to play with him, he’s aggravating as all hell in the evening.

The GSP will have a gear a Lab doesn't even know exists.

One big plus for the GSP is that they aren't constantly slobbering all over you.

1've had two gwp 's and two gsp's- gwps are better dogs but are relentless be prepared to work them almost every day both are great family dogs my last gwp protected my yard killing almost one coon per month although friendly to other dogs ,kids etc that said gsps are a little calmer and my two also swam in pond when ice around edges

Where does one find a GWP or Drahtaar?
Any recommended breeders?

Of your choices, stick with a lab. It sounds, crazy but a true bird dog like a pointer, setter or GSP will run circles around a lab.

I've been dog sitting an English Setter this summer for a buddy. We tried to artificially inseminate her in April to an old stud, but it did not take. I didn't send her back to the kennel though.

I've always been a big duck/goose hunter, but have recently been enjoying dove, wood cock and quail more as I've gotten a little older and not as mad at the ducks.

I'm in love with this damn dog... Granted, I work with her in the backyard every afternoon, and run her arse off on a 60 acre tract my mom lives on when I go visit her a time or two each week.



We have her lined up to breed a different field champion stud this fall for Christmas puppies.

The president of the VDD GNA lives in Baton Rouge or he may be the past president now. Here is a link to his website most owners of the DD we are all nerds about the dog hell you call most at Christmas dinner to talk dogs they prob would. Zip him an email or call him I have a buddy near Nashville that’s a breeder I’ll ask him about his litters. [ link=(LINK ]