Non hunting breed used for hunting

[Dakota Creek]

Many dogs can be trained to do "jobs" that they were not originally bred to do but if your plan is do start doing a lot of waterfowl hunting .......

This brief analogy may provide you with your answer; You can drive a nail with a crescent wrench but a hammer is more efficient.

Ding, ding, ding!

[Sharon]

Ok so I realize that our new puppy (german shepherd) is not know to be a hunting dog but they are smart and I intend to bring her along. So I guess I am wondering if anyone has tried to use a german shepherd to hunt/retrieve and if so what species and how does it seem to perform? Even if she isn't the greatest hunting dog she will still be a good companion for the hunt. I did see a couple videos where they were used a retrievers and one video for hunting pheasants so it should be interesting.

Absolutely. What have you got to lose . Enjoy your pup.

[klums]

I also have a black and a yellow lab so its not that I need another hunting dog but I figured I'd try anyhow since she will likely tag along anywhere I go. I'm not looking for professional quality, I've just never owned one before and didn't know if they have a tendency to get side tracked and make it more of a chore to bring her along or not. I hunt my labs for rabbits too, which also is not what they were intended for and certainly not the best choice for rabbits but they listen and have a good nose so that works for me. I assume shepherds can swim well but I don't know. So if I can get her to listen and retrieve and not be scared of the gun I suspect that she will be fine for what I am expecting her to do.

Many dogs can be trained to do "jobs" that they were not originally bred to do but if your plan is do start doing a lot of waterfowl hunting .......



Ding, ding, ding!

[300wsm]

Had an American Staffordshire that flushed birds like crazy. She sank like a little a lead bar in the water though