Bird dogs breeds, anyone have much experience with them?

Hey "Boo" I think before you advise someone and make comments on a particular breed you should do a little more research. The English Field Breed Cocker is thriving in N.A. and has been for over two decades. There are a number of people in both Canada and the USA that breed the dogs for family/ hunting dogs, and for field trialing. In Canada these dogs compete in field trials along side Springers, and do very well. They have placed in Canadian National Spaniel Open Championships over the years, even winning the National. These dogs are very intelligent, biddable, and make a excellent hunting dog.

Check out the link. It has all sorts of info on the Field Breed Cocker. http://www.fieldcockers.com/

FYI... In the last twenty years I have owned four springers, presently have one english cocker, and have another cocker pup on order.
 
durnet said:
Hey "Boo" I think before you advise someone and make comments on a particular breed you should do a little more research. .
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Educate me then. Please post a list of the Top-10 Canadian Breeders of Field-Bred Cockers.


BTW, Click Here to see how Cockers compare to other breeds in in the Field Trial Hall of Fame. Note that 1 of the 2 dogs in the Hall of Fame died in 1957 and the other in 2008 was an import from Great Britain.
 
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I have an English Springer and I love the breed for upland game and as a pet.

Do yourself a favour and look up local hunting dog clubs, Sask English Springer Spaniel Club and I'm sure there will be a mixed breed club. Thosr clubs will do tegular training and field sessions which would give you an idea as to how the dogs work and let you experience the personalities and find good breeders.

DO NOT RULE OUT RESCUE! I got my springer from Springer Rescue America, he needs some polish in the field but hunts well and is an AKC registered purebread. Not all rescues were found wandering aimlessly, you need to research but you can certainly get good dogs. If me and the.misses got hit by a bus tomorrow mine would be a rescue.
 
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The majority of the Field Bred Cockers are breed in the USA, and as like springers and labs, there are still some cockers imported from the U.K. Here are a few from breeders from Canada, and the rest are from the USA. I have personally shot for all of these Pro's, and I can personally vouche for the quailty of dog they breed.

Casey Butz - AB - Abit Like Home Kennels
Alex Smith - ON - Claymore Kennels
Marty Knibbs - SK - Expressway Kennels
Harold Bixby - NY (He might be retired) Windwhistle Kennels
Tom Ness - ND - Oahe Kennels
Paul McGagh - CA/ND - Glencoe Farm and Kennels
Mike Ludwig - NY - Redbush Meadows Kennel
Ernie Hassie - MI - Bramblewood Kennels

The reason why there are so few cockers in the HOF is that the cocker section was just opened in 2012. I had a chance to visit the HOF a couple of years ago. I realized right away that the Labs, and Springers where after thoughts as the HOF is primarily for pointers.

I hope I have answered a few questions you might have had.
 
Blue weimeriner (pluto) he loves chasing grouse best temperment iv seen in any creature.
Warning! They can be too cuddely at times and some do get seperation stress.


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Nobody mention Vizsla. Yes I know high energy. Good with family, close working (it's a bonus if you go hunting just to chill), not a guard dog.
In NA they come all shape and size. I just saw a 2 year old female at 45# and an other younger dog which going to around the same size ( but they can move like flash)

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i'm a fan of the English springer i have one and its a great dog good temperament and great with people and kids he's knee tall and 55lbs so not to big at all. They're a good hunting dog and a versatile breed, great in the water retrieving and on the uplands. That being said if your main goal is hunting geese i would suggest a larger dog. A springer will gladly retrieve a goose but they are a mouth full and it can be alot of work for them to bring in and, could tire them out quicker. Ducks though he could go all day. Warning they are and can be very affectionate and if not trained will end up in your bed sleeping beside you, or across you lap watching tv
 
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Well, we got our puppy last weekend! We picked up a Large Munsterlander! I was a little concerned about the size of him, but after seeing the mom and dad of our pup I was comfortable with him! Also both mom and dad are pointing/retrievers and seen a demonstration before picking him out! The owners of the kennel were we got him will be helping with all the training! The cool thing is there were only 29 puppies in all of canada this year (registered) and I managed to get one, and its kinda funny the reaction people give you when you tell them the breed of the dog, they pretend they know what you are taking about when they have no clue :D. Anywho I will post a pic later on tonight of the little guy :)
 
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Well, we got our puppy last weekend! We picked up a Large Munsterlander! I was a little concerned about the size of him, but after seeing the mom and dad of our pup I was comfortable with him! Also both mom and dad are pointing/retrievers and seen a demonstration before picking him out! The owners of the kennel were we got him will be helping with all the training! The cool thing is there were only 29 puppies in all of canada this year (registered) and I managed to get one, and its kinda funny the reaction people give you when you tell them the breed of the dog, they pretend they know what you are taking about when they have no clue :D. Anywho I will post a pic later on tonight of the little guy :)
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Congrats on the LM. I recall there was a good feature article about Large Munsterlanders in Gundog magazine a few years back. If I wasn't a Chessie lover, I'd really consider a LM because of its versatility.
 
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