Gender Preference

I say female. I just like em better and they seem to bond better with their Master.

For the nuetrer/spay issue. Unless you are a hardcore hunter and breeder just get it done. I've haven't had a spayed or nuetered dog in years but I'm really rethinking that. Spayed females tend to live longer and avoid certain cancers. Male dogs don't spend half their time sniffing every bush that has been tinkled on. No worries about "accidents". Etc. Leave breeding to breeders. I can buy pups from great parents for reasonable amounts of money if I want another puppy. Most if us aren't qualified to do it anyway.
And spay/nueter has nothing to do how well a person decides to train and control their dog dip chit. :rolleyes:
 
And spay/nueter has nothing to do how well a person decides to train and control their dog dip chit.
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Well, yes it does....That is just why so many "societies" and "associations" preach it so much... It is a simple fact that to many people do not control and properly monitor their canines, that's why there are so many unwanted breedings and why pet population is such a hot issue.
Been to any shelters lately?? I help out at a couple and we get pregnant bitches and litters of puppies in all the time. In the area I live in, the shelters are full.

I have trained, trailed, and bred (not much) Rottweilers for 40 years and have owned several bitches and 6 dogs and never had an unwanted litter....ever...how do you think that happened?? By accident??

Maybe your the type that lets his pets run free, I don't know....but if you think that spaying and neutering is not just preventive birth control for lazy irresponsible owners, I would say you are the DIP CHIT!!:)

Wake up!!
 
THEY ARE ON "ANTI-LEVITATION" Duty!
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Good one.
How old is the right side one? seems about 9yrs?
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Pretty close. She just turned 11.
ONLY one word of warning on both Springers & Brits, you ever miss, the "LOOK" is unforgettable!
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I've seen that look a time or two . . .
In the movies, you know, not personally, I would never, how would I know what they . . . Oh all right, I missed once. OK, more than once.
 
Since this is your first hunting(working dog), my suggestion would be a bitch pup from a known reputeable hunting dog(NOT SHOW QUALITY) breeder and get her spayed. One of the things we`ve done here (THE BEST) in the U.S. is manage to screw up many dog breeds. So many breed examples to list: shepards to pomeranians. That said, learn all you can about the breed your wanting from experienced breeders of hunting dogs, find an old hunting bloodline, have enough ground to train on and make sure you can dedicate the(long term) time and patience needed. Takes alot of time but is very rewarding. IMO, Males,especially when they get older tend to get a little headstrong and may require a bit more experience in handling affield.
 
One more thing... to do a working lines dog the best service, I suggest getting with someone who has trained and young dogs already and give them a hand in exchange for learning the nuances of the breed in mind as well as the little things that can make or break a good dog. For instance, my working line bulldogs need handled with a heavy hand when young or they think they have no behavior boundaries which leads to bulldog needing put down when a heavy handed method leads to a superior dog... By heavy handed I do not mean beat (sometimes they do beg for a club to the head) but a very strict set of rules... Ceaser Milan "dog whisperer" is a prime example to follow!
Some dog breeds would pee down their leg at the mere sight of you if you handled them like a bulldog when young...
Hope this helps and BEST OF LUCK to you in your quest for a good huntin' dog!

Brent
 
Maybe your the type that lets his pets run free, I don't know....but if you think that spaying and neutering is not just preventive birth control for lazy irresponsible owners, I would say you are the DIP CHIT!!
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You're dang right I let my dogs run free. They call em farm dogs in my part of the world. Kennels are for hunting dogs or for those people that can't train their dogs to stay at home. 99% of the places have dogs that are not kenneled. You need to get out more.

With either a male or female there are LARGE behavioral/health benefits to getting them fixed and ZERO negatives to having it done. Has nothing to do with accidents all though it does add piece of mind for against the occasional roamer that might show up if you don't have a female fixed.
 
I would go with the female. I have had a German shorthair for birds. Great dog never stopped hunting, and miss him alot. The shorthair is not for everyone they are very, hyper. I think your choice is good. I would have the dog fixed unless as stated before you are a hardcore breeder. It does more good than harm.
 
for a first time dog, talk to a breeder who handles the lines you want, and who is into working them, NOT just a show dog breeder, most of them are nuts in the head (both inbred dogs and show dog owners).

If its your first, the thought that "oh boy, if he's good I want to breed him" may pop up, but its highly unlikely, so let that thought pass.

three things to think about

First SIZE< how much land, excercise etc are you going to be able to give to that dog. and how much room in the house do you have.

Hair, ask your wife is she's willing to put with vacuuming or mopping every single day. because she's going to have to. in my mind, paying 50 bucks twice a year for a propper shave and hair cut is well worth not running the hoover every day.

Kids, kids will be great, but they need to be brought into the training thing, understanding that blowing off training is just not going to happen. It works
 
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