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<blockquote data-quote="ElkStalkR" data-source="post: 3370836" data-attributes="member: 2292"><p>Rj,</p><p></p><p>Lol, I realize there are many different breeds of pointers. That's why asked what breeds specifically if not the two mentioned. Figured specific breeds might help someone point you in the right direction of a breeder. Really there is no wrong choice on breed. While they all offer different personalities and traits, its really up to the buyer/trainer what he wants.</p><p></p><p>I will say this specifically regarding fatigue. Having owned several bird dogs and hunted with countless others, stamina, is purely a genetic trait that each dog is blessed with or not. I currently have Gordon Setter that I guarantee you will run circles around 95% all bird dogs AFTER 8 hours of hunting. Honestly there are not many bird dogs that can truly hunt 8+ hour days AND then get up and do it again the next day!! I've owned 6 bird dogs now and I've only ever had 2 dogs that could truly hunt 8 hour days (the other one was a Brittany). And when I say hunt I mean go at it hard ALL day and not let up. Lots of dogs can hunt half a day and then bumble through the second half. That doesn't mean they aren't great bird dogs, they just don't have the stamina it takes to hunt that long. Which IMO has less to do with breed and more to do with the individuals "athletic" ability. Even in warm weather, I hunt prairie grouse regularly in 80+ degree days. The important thing is to water them often when doing that, long or short haired.</p><p></p><p>You are absolutely correct on stickers and burrs. Short haired dogs obviously attract less. Please don't take this post as a bash fest of your choices. As I stated their is NO wrong choice here, only personal preference. Just sharing my personal experience regarding fatigue and long haired dogs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ElkStalkR, post: 3370836, member: 2292"] Rj, Lol, I realize there are many different breeds of pointers. That's why asked what breeds specifically if not the two mentioned. Figured specific breeds might help someone point you in the right direction of a breeder. Really there is no wrong choice on breed. While they all offer different personalities and traits, its really up to the buyer/trainer what he wants. I will say this specifically regarding fatigue. Having owned several bird dogs and hunted with countless others, stamina, is purely a genetic trait that each dog is blessed with or not. I currently have Gordon Setter that I guarantee you will run circles around 95% all bird dogs AFTER 8 hours of hunting. Honestly there are not many bird dogs that can truly hunt 8+ hour days AND then get up and do it again the next day!! I've owned 6 bird dogs now and I've only ever had 2 dogs that could truly hunt 8 hour days (the other one was a Brittany). And when I say hunt I mean go at it hard ALL day and not let up. Lots of dogs can hunt half a day and then bumble through the second half. That doesn't mean they aren't great bird dogs, they just don't have the stamina it takes to hunt that long. Which IMO has less to do with breed and more to do with the individuals "athletic" ability. Even in warm weather, I hunt prairie grouse regularly in 80+ degree days. The important thing is to water them often when doing that, long or short haired. You are absolutely correct on stickers and burrs. Short haired dogs obviously attract less. Please don't take this post as a bash fest of your choices. As I stated their is NO wrong choice here, only personal preference. Just sharing my personal experience regarding fatigue and long haired dogs. [/QUOTE]
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