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Old 09-29-2005 | 02:38 PM
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AlaskaMagnum
 
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Default RE: looking for new upland dog

No such dog exists....at least none that are worth feeding.

ALL dogs shed, some lighter than others, but the idea of a non-shedder is pure bull. I am surprised at this request though, labs tend to be bad shedders and blow out their coats.

Almost any hunting dog is going to require daily exercise. It may not come from you, if you have two dogs they may self-exercise, but if you think you can just leave a dog in the kennel and then pull him out now and then, you will havemost likely have a barker, a chewer, and a digger.

Vizslas have HUGE energy requirements for the most part. Some gsp's do as well, but it depends on the line.

A few dogs come to mind, but they are rare. A Bracco Italaino perhaps a Spinone will fit your needs, even a griffon. However, be aware that these dogs are not going to rip up a pasture to find and point birds. They are more plodders. For flushers, you might look to a Clumber Spaniel aka the "old man's dog" cause it does not move too fast either.
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