When's the last time they had any real/substantial wild bird hunting in that part of Europe?
Not released birds or driven birds, but real wild birds hunted with pointing dogs. Sure, they shoot some woodcock here and there, but there's not much of it. Same with partridge.
Have they ever had wild bird hunting in Switzerland?
So who cares about breeding requirements when there's no wild game to run the dogs on or to refine their hunting abilities and bloodlines?
You can set up tests and play hunting games. But only wild birds make birds dogs.
And why would a breeder in Germany or Switzerland sell you their best dogs? You can't help them build their reputation in their region. Better to sell you the less promising pups in a litter. Great way to get rid of them and make some money.
Also, a lot can happen to a puppy on a flight that long. Leaving its mother/kennel will be the most stressful thing that has ever happened to that puppy. Now it's going to an airport, being handled by different people, being exposed to different sounds and smells, and this is going on for a while.
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Last edited by obsessed-with-doubles; 07/02/23 09:14 PM.
