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Discussion in 'Working Dogs Forum' started by Wozzy, Jun 20, 2011.

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  1. smokeybear

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    #21 Jun 20, 2011
    Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

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  2. ClaireandDaisy

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    #22 Jun 21, 2011
    A friend has this breed. They rarely retrieve, are not driven (they`re a Guarding breed) and are too heavy to do a Scale so wouldn`t recommend them.

    Large Munsterlander?
  3. smokeybear

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    #23 Jun 21, 2011
    There have been a couple of Large Munsterlanders in WT and made it to TDex but LW said she did not want a gundog.
  4. rune

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    #24 Jun 21, 2011
    Thats interesting---I wonder why not?

    I have only ever seen the one and that is doing HTM and forom the continent and is a really keen dog and has a geat temperament.

    Strange looking dogs though!

    A labradoodle might be an interesting dog to work in something. Most that I know appear quite bored with just being pet dogs!

    Supplementary question---at 18" does a dog have to do full jump heights for the first two classes?

    rune
  5. smokeybear

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    #25 Jun 21, 2011

    Yes

    10" and under have one size
    15" and under have another
    >15" full size

    There is a cocker spaniel now in ticket who does the full height jumps!
  6. rune

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    #26 Jun 21, 2011
    Thanks, I know there used to be a WT at Oakhampton so wondered if I might work towards it.

    I have no access to scale though so I'd need to find someone. The rest I could sort out OK.

    rune
  7. labradork

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    #27 Jun 21, 2011
    Two more suggestions; Bearded Collie and Bouviers.
  8. smokeybear

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    #28 Jun 21, 2011
    We have had a couple of Beardies in trials and one or two Bouviers.

    Neither have got into ticket.
  9. Kerriebaby

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    #29 Jun 21, 2011
    Have there been any (working) ESS at working trials SB (its the breed I have at the top of my list atm)
  10. smokeybear

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    #30 Jun 21, 2011
    Yes several ESS in WT and in ticket too.
  11. Kerriebaby

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    #31 Jun 21, 2011
    Hmmmm...that pushes me more toward them. Are there any breeders in particular that you would recommend?
  12. smokeybear

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    #32 Jun 21, 2011
    No, there are loads out there and I am not au fait with them.

    What I would say is that VERY few breeders carry out all the health tests on their breeding stock so if you are planning to get one in the future, start researching now!

    There are all sorts of other health tests required for ESS other than hips eg eyes and fuci
  13. Crichton

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    #33 Jun 21, 2011
    Springers are usually great at the nosework but you need to work hard on the obedience side :grin:
  14. smokeybear

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    #34 Jun 21, 2011

    But that is true of the HPR group too! ;)
  15. Collie Convert

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    #35 Jun 21, 2011
    Out of interest SB, what would be your breed of choice (excluding weims and GSD's of course ) ?
  16. smokeybear

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    #36 Jun 21, 2011
    Malinois ')

    There are lots of breeds I fancy working but I have not got that much time left! :)
  17. Kerriebaby

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    #37 Jun 21, 2011
    what would be your next breed SB?
  18. smokeybear

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    #38 Jun 21, 2011
    Malinois, with knobs on.
  19. Kerriebaby

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    #39 Jun 21, 2011

    I dont mind that, I wouldnt mind a bit of a challenge..the only thing this next dog must do, is water. Current three do not do it, trips to the beach are pointless with them!
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    #40 Jun 21, 2011
    :mrgreen: Boxers..
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