Out Back Gun Dogs

[LiveBates]

just wondering if anybody has any experience or knowledge on Outback gun dogs out of Kansas. I see some mixed reviews etc on the Google machine, and wondering if there's first hand knowledge of them. I'm getting closer and closer to getting a new hunting/family companion, and starting to do some research. Ideally, I will be looking for a started dog thats 1-2 yrs old. Looking possibly at GSP's, Labs, and wired Griff's. Any info is appreciated, thanks

Scott

[finsfurfeathers]

First step is to determine what you would like to get out of the dog and how it will work in the family. The tricky part is within breed there can be a wide variety of attributes even amongst litter mates. Getting a started dog should help reduce unexpected surprises.
Looks like you're looking for either a duck dog with some upland ability or an upland dog with some duck hunting ability.

[LiveBates]

First step is to determine what you would like to get out of the dog and how it will work in the family. The tricky part is within breed there can be a wide variety of attributes even amongst litter mates. Getting a started dog should help reduce unexpected surprises.
Looks like you're looking for either a duck dog with some upland ability or an upland dog with some duck hunting ability.

You nailed it im leaning toward upland and if she likes water, than bonus. With kids and life, I'm not going to be doing competitions or be in the bush everyday. I'll hopefully find a happy, healthy dog that happens to be birdy and enjoys learning.

[dilly]

Sounds like you need a lab. Lots of good breeders in Ontario. No need to go to Kansas.

[Jakezilla]

If you are looking for GSP's there are a couple NSTRA guys in Ontario that might be able to point you in the right direction.

Even if you aren't looking to compete, competition stock is still a good place to start. Competition is where the breeders prove their breeding.

Due the nature of NSTRA (National Shoot to Retrieve) the good dogs in that sport are usually good, sound dogs.

[finsfurfeathers]

You nailed it im leaning toward upland and if she likes water, than bonus. With kids and life, I'm not going to be doing competitions or be in the bush everyday. I'll hopefully find a happy, healthy dog that happens to be birdy and enjoys learning.

upland, young family have you thought about a Springer? If it was waterfowl I'd lean towards a small female lab.