Drahthaar team rounding out nicely

[Elmacho]

They are smarter than most people I know, but that isn't saying much. If you want a dog that handles like a lab, duck hunts and retrieves like a lab and points quail and chukar all day long and brings em back....this is the go to dog!

 

[EYJONAS!]

That has to be one of the coolest breed of dogs ever. We were merely inches away from pulling the trigger on a drahthaar last summer. Ended up going with a weimaraner which I have to say I gave taken quite a liking to but, those bearded pooches are something special. Thanks for sharing

 

[30338]

If you properly expose them to crowds and other dogs, they do quite well. Had him up in Breckenridge today. He got lots of attention from strangers and just tends to ignore other dogs. I wanted a breed that could hunt hard but also relax around people and other dogs. So far very pleased. Now to get junior coming along on the same path.

 

[30338]

Here's the new boy at home. He only weighs 11 pounds right now, so has some filling out to do. All head and feet. Had a good day today with him and wore him out. He's sleeping away. 8.5 months till sharptail season, got work to do!

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[30338]

And just like that, training starts on day two.

 

[1_pointer]

Good luck with the new team member!! Bane will be a great teacher!

 

[30338]

Bane was showing him the ropes yesterday chasing voles around the prairie grass. So far Bane has been quite gentle with the little guy.

 

[Papaed]

Wow pretty cool picks, had a black lab that was assume with quail years ago, new to north Idaho spirt lake hoping to hook up with people that will show me some bird areas, and hunt with, retired now and gonna enjoy what I can

 

[SoCalhunt88]

Almost went that way but for heat management in Southern California I went GSP but wouldn’t hesitate to go DD if climate allowed. Any feedback on how they hunt in warm areas and range?

 

[Outlaw]

Almost went that way but for heat management in Southern California I went GSP but wouldn’t hesitate to go DD if climate allowed. Any feedback on how they hunt in warm areas and range?

You can look at a short tight coated DD or even a slick if you don’t mind a DD without a beard. Plenty of guys throughout California run DD’s with out issues.