Upland Dog For an Old Fat Dude

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Originally Posted by terrym

I have a Brittany. Not a good choice if you're looking for a slow close working dog. I know people who run Vislas and they are slower closer working dogs. Breeding makes a big difference though. Avoid field trial bloodlines as they tend to be bigger runners.

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My 1 yr old vizsla works very close to me in the field. She'll wait for me if she gets too far or I'll call her back to work the area in front of me.

I can't think of any gundogs that don't require lots of exercise for the dog and the handler etc..It's hard hoofin' it in the hills, valleys, rough fields, woods . I'm old too and have a 13 year old setter. When she goes I won't be getting a sporting breed. Just something to think about.

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Originally Posted by Sharon

I can't think of any gundogs that don't require lots of exercise for the dog and the handler etc..It's hard hoofin' it in the hills, valleys, rough fields, woods . I'm old too and have a 13 year old setter. When she goes I won't be getting a sporting breed. Just something to think about.

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I'm not quite ready for a Bishon Frise just yet:D

Spinone or bracco Italiano?

A spaniel is not the right choice. Even if they stay within range they are very busy and move quick as you probably know since you have experience with them. I would think a good pointing dog that holds steady till you get there is the clear win. I love upland hunting with my cocker and he's very good at being in range but you need to haul some serious behind to stay with him. They're nuts. That's what I like but I'm also in my early thirties so it's not an issue keeping up yet.

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Originally Posted by dilly

Spinone or bracco Italiano?

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Spinone. Its the Clydesdale of the pointing world. If you can't keep up with him time to hang it up.
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Originally Posted by dilly

Spinone or bracco Italiano?

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my thoughts ecstatically.

I have hunted with both, the spinone is a jog at best, but will leave no stone un turned.

I have a braque francais, he will work at whatever pace I feel like working that day

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Originally Posted by trky chsr

I'm not quite ready for a Bishon Frise just yet:D

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Me neither. :) It will be some kind of terrier that still takes some training skill , and enjoys a brisk walk in the woods.

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Originally Posted by dilly

Spinone or bracco Italiano?

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LOL you have not seen many Spinone or Bracco to make that generalized statement. Any pointing dog worth working with is too much dog for the OP. There is a saying ....Ïf you are gaining too much weight,,, your dog is not getting enough exercise" .

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Originally Posted by trky chsr

I know someone who raises Welsh Springers and they may suit my needs.

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Well, I may have a certain degree of bias here....

Important to start them right but for sure a nice, close working dog with (in my experience) a good nose for birds. Nothing like a Springer in terms of speed. But also more difficult to train than a Springer.



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