Ive got a Vizsla right now im training to hunt Quail and Chukar, just wondering what peoples opinions are on the matter of hunting dogs. i really like German Shorthaired Pointers and Brittany’s, has anyone had any experience working these dogs? Also, would you consider the use of a dog training collars? Any information and opinions would be great!
thanks!
I’ve never owned a German shorthair, just Labs, Beagles and a Golden Retriever. Several of my friends have and they are outstanding bird dogs. Great with pheasant and quail, good disposition, highly intelligent and a good house dog as well. They are also pretty easy to train. I’ve always preferred labs because I also hunt duck and geese. If I was just after upland birds I would consider it a toss up between a German Shorthair and a lab just because I like labs so darn much! I would definately recommend them for upland birds they are probably the premier bird dog. I’ve never hunted behind a Britanny so can’t give you any info about them. By the way…. the top 3 electronic collars are Tri-tronics, SportDOG or Dogtra.
I was told there was a partridge that comes out when it hears people at this hunting camp, and that it takes about 5 minutes and all of a sudden it just appears and sure enough, after walking around for about 5 minutes looking for this bird we went in the camp and sat down and like out of nowheres the Partridge came walking up the road. It is hunting season in New Brunswick , but that didn’t stop this very brave bird from not only coming around us but coming right into the camp. It follows you around like a pet dog, even likes to play . Many 4 wheelers go to this camp on friday and saturdays and the woman that owns the camp said the bird comes out visits with the people and won’t leave until the last person drives off. Partridge has been doing this for the last month, and it made it on CTV news twice tonight. Camp is in Notre Dame, New Brunswick so if you see this very unique bird DON”T SHOOT:)
Yellow Labrador Hunting Dog: This sporting dog is the one of the most popular breeds in the country by the Arizona Game and Fish Department http://www.azgfd.gov/video
Bird Dog Hunting Gone Wild at Cottonwood Hunt Club located on the western slope of Colorado near Crawford. 
Sophie and me hunting together as a pack
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From Coy Moore’s latest litter of GSPs at Reliable Kennels in Yakima, WA. Big Bee and his little sister are available as of June 5, 2010. Coy breeds and trains German Shorthairs for upland bird hunting.
The summer slips by slowly, but time does move forward. As fall draws near, and with preparations complete, it is time to break out the hunting gear stowed since last year and take to the field. Open season has arrived.
Coy Moore breeds and trains excellent German Shorthaired Pointer hunting birddogs at Reliable Kennels near Yakima, WA.
Spring. The snow melts, trees blossom, wild turkey gobble, and the spawning runs begin. What a great time to get outside and shake off the cabin fever.