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St*neface said: Okay, don't give me a bunch of "every dog is different", please. I know. I've been around dogs far longer than needed to know this and have been around birddoger far longer than needed to know the "every dog is different" tends to be a card often played. However, in my opinion, while ever dog is different, breeds do, most definately have tendencies. Anyway, for my question. According to your personal oppinion, which breeds truly NEED your companionship the most? I love my Shorthairs, and I think they love me, but typically not near as much as they love hunting. Britts, on the other hand, really seem to yearn for a much deeper relationship (though, my experience with them is not what you'd call extensive). Setters seem to be great family dogs that can tear up the field, and while they tend to really thrive in a relationship, they don't seem to suffer from an unmet NEED for a companion if they're kept as kennel dogs. Looking for some good insight, and let's keep it clean. :) God bless, Rowdy

H*ntersDad said: All dogs are different.:eek:

*slowhiteguy said: All dogs are different.:eek: :D :D when i saw this thread last night before i went to bed, i wondered who was going to be the smart aleck that gave that response. why am i not surprised that it was the "murse man" himself?

H*ntersDad said: when i saw this thread last night before i went to bed, i wondered who was going to be the smart aleck that gave that response. why am i not surprised that it was the "murse man" himself? :p :D :cool: The temptation was to much to resist.:D

NWC*RNER said: I don't know about all dogs or breeds since my 3 year old GSP is my first bird dog but my guy is a certified Kling-on. If I'm in the shower he lays outside the door, breakfast he's on the kitchen floor, working in the yard he's usually close enough to be annoying. BUT... If I have a shotgun in my hands or just out for a romp in the field, his sole purpose morphs into bird finding. So... I hate to say it but I think they might all be different :) I'm not a parent but I would assume it's how they're raised. My guy has spent 99% of his life by my side. It's safe to say, we have a strong bond. :) Jake

St*neface said: :D :D when i saw this thread last night before i went to bed, i wondered who was going to be the smart aleck that gave that response. why am i not surprised that it was the "murse man" himself? Steve, I thought the same thing when I posted it. hahaha. NW, where'd you get your dog from? I mean how's he lined. God bless, Rowdy

g*ndog10 said: I can't say for any other breed but the gsp. Thats all I have ever had but I have had 2 really close bonding shorthairs, but that is how I have wanted them. They have went everywhere with me and does everything with me. I once had a shorthair when I was younger that would ride in the tractor with me all day and just lay at my feet and sleep. If I didn't let her in she would run behind the tractor up and down the field until I let her in.

Km*ck said: I have never seen a breed of gundog that wouldn't become a great companion dog given the opportunity. So, the best would be subject to each individuals' preference for which breed they prefer to follow afield.

Sh*tgun Kennel said: Well, I agree with the above, all of our 6 GSPs argue for space on the couch or my recliner. But come to think of it so did my English Setter and Labs.

P&PG*nsmith said: Sorry but they are all different. If i am not up and going the two gsp's i have now are right with me and would prefer to be in my lap if i sit down.

sh*gs said: I have never seen a breed of gundog that wouldn't become a great companion dog given the opportunity. So, the best would be subject to each individuals' preference for which breed they prefer to follow afield. You know what they say - beagles is beagles. So with bird dogs, whack off the tails and skin 'em out, they'd all be the same :D But leave tails and hair, setters are purtiest. :D Really, they are all good companions, we just choose what pleases our eye.

h*ntinweim said: :D :D when i saw this thread last night before i went to bed, i wondered who was going to be the smart aleck that gave that response. why am i not surprised that it was the "murse man" himself? Isn't it a carry all? I think any breed can be a successful companion. Those bred for the purpose of companion and hunting dog obviously would be at the top of my list....

St*neface said: You know what they say - beagles is beagles. So with bird dogs, whack off the tails and skin 'em out, they'd all be the same :D But leave tails and hair, setters are purtiest. :D Really, they are all good companions, we just choose what pleases our eye. Are you from the Buyou? God bless, Rowdy

lvrdg07 said: My two best dogs in the field trial category are neither one what you'd call affectionate. Tory and Casey both like people, but they are not as demanding of attention or needy as some of the others. I look for that in a competition dog.

dmg said: It depends upon the line and the dog. In my experience, generally, the more cooperative the dog, the more affectionate and companionable. The more independent the dog, the more aloof. Like the others, my GSPs are extremely affectionate and we have a remarkably close bond. I don't think you could find dogs more companionable. But they are traditional GSPs. They follow me around in the house, and I'm told that when they are boarded they stay pretty "bummed" until I bail them out. On the other hand, most of the field trial shorthairs that I've seen are more like felicia noted - but they tend to be bred to be more independent in order to get the greater range. I think that the same thing is true to a greater or lesser extent in most pointing breeds - the more independent the more aloof.

Wh*skey Man said: Too many shorthair people on this thread, I have owned shorthairs, springers, cockers, and setters. They all were cemented to me and love attention. They all had good an bad points, I love all dogs!

lvrdg07 said: The stickiest dog I have is a GSP. Actually, he is my husband's dog, dog's choice, and is totally attached. He can even sense when my husband's blood sugar is acting up.

M*Quail said: I'd have to say that my Large Munsterlander is the stickiest too me. This dog know's every move I make. I could scratch my butt at 100 yds away and he'd know.

lvrdg07 said: I'd have to say that my Large Munsterlander is the stickiest too me. This dog know's every move I make. I could scratch my butt at 100 yds away and he'd know. I don't know if that says more about the dog or about your butt.:p

M*Quail said: I don't know if that says more about the dog or about your butt.:p Probably both...LOL

NWC*RNER said: Like I stated earlier, In non-hunting/training around the house type scenarios my dog is a Kling-on but the funny part is he could care less about any other human on this planet. Time and time again people we come across want to pet him or play with him and he will barely if at all acknowledge them. Shoot, he barely acknowledges my girlfriend. She stayed at my place for a few days watching him for me and he laid on his bed the whole time. I guess me being single for most of his life and prettty much taking him everywhere with me has molded this. It doesn't bother me, we're buds! Jake

*slowhiteguy said: The stickiest dog I have is a GSP. Actually, he is my husband's dog, dog's choice, and is totally attached. He can even sense when my husband's blood sugar is acting up. i don't know why, but i just laughed so hard i nearly hurt myself. i have heard of animals being able to smell disease, so there may actually be some truth in this.

cl*r said: I had an English Springer and was she ever sticky! It was almost as if there's separation anxiety but she just loves and craves for attention. But boy, can she find birds...once she heard the beeper from my Brittany :) Basically, take the love and affection from a Brittany and pour a couple cans of Monster on it. :)

ck*rsch said: I found Weims and setters to be the "clingiest" breeds. I had a wirehair that was a friendly dog but could take the outside kennel life just fine. My current pointer is a bit of a surprise in that he prefers to be inside, and really seems to enjoy human companionship. The Weims were the best guard dogs, and mine had the size to back it up. I never worried about my young daughters playing in the back yard when I had Weims, as I don't think they would have allowed anyone to lay a hand on my girls. The pointer will bark at strangers but I can't picture him actually backing anyone down. Our setter was far more protective than I expected him to be, but he was a noisy dog with some very annoying habits. When left out in the kennel he would whine and yip non-stop, which was not conducive to good relationships with my neighbors. It got to the point where I eventually had to find another home for him. The pointer is very quiet when in the kennel or the house, and probably the most cooperative dog I've owned.

y*wallac said: The pointer is very quiet when in the kennel or the house, and probably the most cooperative dog I've owned. :)

Ch*ckDC said: i don't know why, but i just laughed so hard i nearly hurt myself. i have heard of animals being able to smell disease, so there may actually be some truth in this. This is one of the easier ones to smell, especially if the sugar is on the high side. The person's breath will give off ketones, which are easy to detect. If the ketone level gets really high, even people can smell it. If it's at that level, the person is REALLY in trouble, too. Usually darn near the comatose point. Dogs, being better at this, can almost certainly detect at a LOT lower (and earlier) point.

Ch*ckDC said: I found Weims and setters to be the "clingiest" breeds. I had a wirehair that was a friendly dog but could take the outside kennel life just fine. My current pointer is a bit of a surprise in that he prefers to be inside, and really seems to enjoy human companionship. The Weims were the best guard dogs, and mine had the size to back it up. I never worried about my young daughters playing in the back yard when I had Weims, as I don't think they would have allowed anyone to lay a hand on my girls. The pointer will bark at strangers but I can't picture him actually backing anyone down. Our setter was far more protective than I expected him to be, but he was a noisy dog with some very annoying habits. When left out in the kennel he would whine and yip non-stop, which was not conducive to good relationships with my neighbors. It got to the point where I eventually had to find another home for him. The pointer is very quiet when in the kennel or the house, and probably the most cooperative dog I've owned. Co-worker of mine had my dog's sister. The dog took out a bad guy who was approaching his kid, to the point that an ambulance was called. Turns out the guy needing the suturing had a history of messing with kids . He wasn't quite so tough with 70lb of pissed Weim hanging on him. The cops were laughing at the guy when he was complaining about the "vicious dog". She was a big baby to most people, including the cops that were there taking the report.

St*neface said: I found Weims and setters to be the "clingiest" breeds. I had a wirehair that was a friendly dog but could take the outside kennel life just fine. My current pointer is a bit of a surprise in that he prefers to be inside, and really seems to enjoy human companionship. The Weims were the best guard dogs, and mine had the size to back it up. I never worried about my young daughters playing in the back yard when I had Weims, as I don't think they would have allowed anyone to lay a hand on my girls. The pointer will bark at strangers but I can't picture him actually backing anyone down. Our setter was far more protective than I expected him to be, but he was a noisy dog with some very annoying habits. When left out in the kennel he would whine and yip non-stop, which was not conducive to good relationships with my neighbors. It got to the point where I eventually had to find another home for him. The pointer is very quiet when in the kennel or the house, and probably the most cooperative dog I've owned. Do you have any photos of that Weim you said had the size? I'd like to just get a look at him. God bless, Rowdy

lvrdg07 said: This is one of the easier ones to smell, especially if the sugar is on the high side. The person's breath will give off ketones, which are easy to detect. If the ketone level gets really high, even people can smell it. If it's at that level, the person is REALLY in trouble, too. Usually darn near the comatose point. Dogs, being better at this, can almost certainly detect at a LOT lower (and earlier) point. Here you go. At least three organizations training them. Especially useful for Type I kids. Wheeler sort of assigned himself the job. http://bloodsugardiabetic.com/diabeticpets/diabetic-alert-dogs/

ck*rsch said: [QUOTE=Stoneface;340385]Do you have any photos of that Weim you said had the size? I'd like to just get a look at him. Rowdy; My first Weim was a big barrel-chested male that went a little over eighty pounds when in good shape. He was hell on any male dog that approached him with a high tail, but not at all aggressive towards people. He was very protective in the sense that he would typically place himself between my kids and any strangers, and I've not doubt that he would have laid down the law if a situation would have presented itself. He was a great companion, but agonizingly slow to hold his points. I almost gave up on him after two years of ripping every bird that he encountered, but when the light finally came on, it stayed on, and I had some great years chasing birds with him. We jumped into some Challenges and he won two of the four, and placed well in the other two. Developed an autoimmune problem around six years old, and was never the same after that. My second Weim was a field-bred male from Reiteralm lines, probably around sixty-five pounds, but much faster, with better endurance, and a lot more point. He was coming around well in his second year, but lost all of the pigmentation on the bridge of his nose, and the vets who looked at him suspected another autoimmune problem, so he went back to his breeder. He was better with other dogs than the first Weim, but much sharper towards people, to the point that it might have eventually become a problem. Both dogs were very intelligent, but needed to be inside with us, as they did not tolerate the kennel very well. Good noses, great in the water, and reliable retrievers, but they did not cover anywhere near the ground that my current pointer does, nor did they point with the same style. I did probably sleep better at night when I had the Weims, as I knew they would not hesitate to latch onto someone's hind end should they come snooping around. My pointer will make noise if he hears or sees someone where they are not supposed to be, but he is probably too good-natured to go any further than that.

St*neface said: What, no photos? :) God bless, Rowdy

Ch*ckDC said: I could probably substitute pics of my old guy, Max.. he was 95 lb at full adult weight. He was just solid At a year and a half at his show futurity in Ventura,CA http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp8/ChuckDC/maxfut.jpg