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Sidelock
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Since birdguns and bird-dogs go hand in hand, I thought I'd ask here. I guess I'm allergic to some dogs now (oh, the joys of aging!) but I'm fine with dogs like Poodles. Our family dog (a poodle) of 13-years passed-on in September and we're finally getting over it. I've researched the Pudelpointer and I'm waiting to hear back from some of the contacts I've made already. Any suggestions as to other types of dog breeds? and/or contacts? I'm an upland hunter and also need a good house pet (that is good with kids).
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Sidelock
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I am allergic to some as well. My German Wirehairs have been good. Plus they don't shed much, and what they do is easily vacuumed up.
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Wirehairs? Thankyou! I'll look into them as well. I was thinking about an English Cocker until I hunted with a gorgeous little [censored] the other day. She was spectacular in every way that counts, except that she put me out of action for all of that evening. I'd like to stay relatively small (20 to 40 pounds, max) if at all possible. In a perfect world it would be an English Setter, but the one I now work with requires me to medicate constantly.
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Sidelock
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We cant use the common term for a female dog here?
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Sidelock
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What about a Labradoodle.
Could be the best of both worlds. Maybe a larger breed than you wish however.
The only constant in life is change.
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Both are great dogs, but....yea, kinda big.
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Sidelock
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My wirehair is right around 40-42lbs
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I knew a guy who hunted with a black Standard Poodle all clipped up show fashion with a ball at the end of his tail. It was a pretty good water-dog and dove retriever...Geo
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The Vizsla is a good choice if you get one from proven hunting stock. A nice looking dog great in the home. A couple earned the title of Versatile Champion at The NAVHDA invitational this year. That is quite an accomplishment
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My next one is going to be a Spinoni. We have a local breeder that has some great ones. I've hunted behind some fantastic dogs over the years and these Spinoni's are as good as they come. I'd never even heard of them until a couple of years ago. Stumbled into them at a pheasants forever event. I understand they are low/no shed and fine for people with allergies. Great in water, corn fields or upland. Not a common or cheap dog - but worth the investment from what I have seen.
p.s. I like your screen name as I am a Lloyd-III in real life. Not a very common name around here.
Good luck with your dog search...
Lloyd Purvis - Director of Collegiate Scouting
College Prospects of America
cpoaohiovalley@yahoo.com
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