Have a deposit on a Drahthaar pup. It’s been 15 years since I trained one. Are there any newer books or programs I should consider before I begin training?
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I would look at local NAVHDA groups. George Decosta has an excellent book as well. Its geared more toward griffs, but the info applies to versatile dogs -
All you need.
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I'm old school & like the Richard Wolters books / methods...I'll have to check out Tarrant.Comment
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Good luck!!! Who are you getting your pup from?? I’m on my second and absolutely love that she can point covey after covey (putting my pointers to shame) and then duck hunt the next day and retrieve everyone’s limits without missing a bird. Post pics when you get your pup!!Comment
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Lance, this is my 2nd. I got my 1st DD in 2008, so I’m very familiar with the versatility and would chase ducks or geese at 1st light, grab a breakfast taco mid morning and then chase pheasant & quail the rest of the day. And toss in a wounded archery deer along the way.Originally posted by lanceodom View Post
i had a very versatile GSP prior, but she just couldn’t tolerate cold weather waterfowl.
this is the litter I’m getting. It’s an A litter, but both parents look to be phenomenal dogs. The female was top 10 in her VGP and the owner didn’t even attend planning to run her, he went to observe and decided last minute since he was there to let her go.
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Playa, looks awesome!! Post pics. Mine is turning ten and she’s still a machine but I’m thinking of my next in the next few years. Good luck!!Comment
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It's a wonderful breed & arguable the most versatile especially if you get one that loves to retrieve well (for me anyway)...ours is going through what they are pretty sure is liver cancer. She'll be 11 this valentines day & is happy, not feeling sick & eating good, but the cancer is causing uncontrolled weight loss & 'looks' horrible. We made the decision we'll chug along and as soon as she shows any signs of suffering the call will be made. We waited too long putting Narco down.
Our next dog will be another Vizsla...much as we love the DD, they are rough inside dogs w/ the shedding & dripping water all over the house & your lap. If I get to the point where I get to dedicated outside dogs, it will be a dd for sure.Comment
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What do you plan on hunting with the new puppy?Comment
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Did not know you had a DD. Our second favorite breed. What a one of a kind breed.Originally posted by Artos View Post
Just not really a Texas friendly breed. Nights in a Pan Handle hotel picking briars out of it's coat till my fingers bleed.
Pulling stinky fur out of it's ears.
Dripping water from it's beard just everywhere.
A Visla is a miniature Weimerainer. We have raised and hunted 3 pain in the back side girls. Good luck sir...Comment
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I’m working thru training a WPG pup. I’m not sure who is training who, but she is quickly turning into a fine retriever!
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Evidently this one is out of print. Found it for $42.00 on Amazon. I have one in very good condition if you want it, I don’t need it anymore. PM if interested. It won’t cost $42.00
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