Originally Posted by
hubby11
I would look at the Gun Dog Forum in the Refuge Forums (Google it). A lot of strong opinions concerning the breeds (no suprise there), but you can get a good idea of the prices and availablility of dogs, whether right from the litter, or at various stages of training. I was initially surprised at the cost of a "started" or "finished" dog, but when you consider the time put in to training and what you get, the cost is not that crazy.
Sabbath had a Champion Hunting Bloodline in him, he was a Tracker and a Duck Chasin Machine, he lived to run after things. I teach all my digs myself, some of my friends even say I should do it for a living as they could noit believe how smart my Lad Sabbath was. If I told him to Stay he would stay put forever untill I said OK, even when I fed him I could fill his dish and go outside and he would'nt touch one drop untill I said OK. One time I Forgot to tell him OK and I went to the store, when I came back home he was still waiting for the (OK).
He even ignored other dogs when they came by, he was all about himself and very well trained.
When I find the right one I'll know, it's just finding the one with so many around to chose from, Im looking.
(BP)