Can you make a mutt a hunter?

Long, long ago in a different galaxy...No, that;s a different story. :D

Back in the 60s, I used to train Standard Poodles for hunting. Great dogs, bred to be both hound and bird dogs. My lead, the one from which the new pups took coaching and advice, was a Cocker/Brittny. She wasn't very good with the 'yotes, but the poodles didn't need any coaching on that. I still miss Cyrano, my 90 pound stud.

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The best small game dog I ever owned was a dachshund/jack russell mix. That little guy was a fireball on flushing birds and squirrels.
While I do not believe that every dog that you pick up will be a hunter some dogs have the grit and fire to be great hunters. I have seen a dalmation run deer just like a deer hound. Even among pure bloodlines you may have a dog that is not up to standard.
I have two puppies now that I would like to use as squirrel dogs they are mountain feist and treeing walker mix. Both parents were from hunting bloodlines. Above all get your dog to socialize with you and your family make training fun and take your time don't push too hard and get him to the woods every chance you get.
 
Marriage is full of compromise....I wanted bird dogs, Mrs Rembrandt wanted house dogs...guess dogs don't know the difference.
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Many bird dog breeds are also excellent house and family pets. I have a German Shorthaired Pointer that is an excellent bird dog breed was well as family pet. They do require daily exercise, but if you have a back yard or can go for walks then that is easily remedied. Its difficult and time consuming enough to train a bird dog breed to be an effective pointer and retriever.
 
I agree, the problem is that we both read it on the internet, which means we are both correct. :p

Hmmm...what does wikipedia say?

That is the final authority on all matters. :barf:
 
All dogs shed, it's a matter of degree and seasonality.

My shepherds do not shed much, but twice a year they shed very heavily.

Many of the non-shedders require more grooming, that takes skill or money

All dogs will benefit from a bath every 4-8 weeks, frankly around my place the shedding is not as bad as the fact that the dogs are so active it's a chore to keep them clean.
 
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