I dont post too often, but I am having a dilema, and I thought, lb forums. I am looking for a pet/hunting companion for my husband. He has been thinking about this for some time, and wants to bird hunt more. We live in central ky,a nd there are quail, grouse, and dove to hunt. He also goes every year to Nebraska, and north dakota, bird hunting ( pheasant, grouse, quail, etc.??) I am NOT A hunter, so honestly dont keep up with it. I just know he spends a great deal of money, on this habit.
Now, saying that, this dog will MORE THAN LIKELY end up more of a house dog, not a hunting companion, as my husband will hunt one week a year , and the rest of the time, it will be a pet. I am in awe of gordon setters, but this dog is to be my husbands dog. I already have my dogs. He has not had a dog since he was a small boy.
I know from asking questions, that possibilities arise for llewelin setters, english setter, english pointer, gordon setter, and several others. WHat I would want to k now, for you people who know all about dogs, what would your suggestions be for a all around bird dog/pet be. I want to be sure before I make this purchase. I would love to get it by Christmas, but no real hurry. If any knowledgeable dog people, could guide me in the right direction. Thank you for any insight.
Now, saying that, this dog will MORE THAN LIKELY end up more of a house dog, not a hunting companion, as my husband will hunt one week a year , and the rest of the time, it will be a pet. I am in awe of gordon setters, but this dog is to be my husbands dog. I already have my dogs. He has not had a dog since he was a small boy.
I know from asking questions, that possibilities arise for llewelin setters, english setter, english pointer, gordon setter, and several others. WHat I would want to k now, for you people who know all about dogs, what would your suggestions be for a all around bird dog/pet be. I want to be sure before I make this purchase. I would love to get it by Christmas, but no real hurry. If any knowledgeable dog people, could guide me in the right direction. Thank you for any insight.