Fox Collectors

It has been in the 70's the past two days, making for some difficult hunting for the dogs, but we were able to find some birds.

Great picture and congratulations on the bird. The pooch on the right looks pooped.

Thanks.

I’m not one of the guys that is privileged to hunt with a dog. What breed is the dog on the left?

He is a Golden Doodle, My wife took him in when he was about a year old. Been working with him to hunt. He has the retrieving part down,but doesn't get the flushing part.

I’m sure he adds to the fun and enjoyment.

Apparently your lab makes up for what the doodle is lacking in the “flushing department!”
Nice job!
-Matt

Thanks Fan for taking the time to post. Great day I'll bet even though our weather is unseasonably warm. I like your dogs! I was out last Thursday afternoon and only found one grouse that flushed a little too far out, birds seem to be really scattered so far this season. Though I did run into a friend who works in those woods who told me about seeing birds in a particular cut area that was a little too far to drive to/hunt in the remaining daylight. Next time, later this week. I did however come home with a good ringneck on opportunity while walking out of a favorite cover.

frank

One of my hunting partners has a "hunting stock" Poodle. What makes your dog a "Golden" Poodle? His dog will find birds in the uplands, but is not a reliable retriever. His dog does not like being in the water, so duck hunting is out.
Jim

Jim Cloninger wrote:One of my hunting partners has a "hunting stock" Poodle. What makes your dog a "Golden" Poodle? His dog will find birds in the uplands, but is not a reliable retriever. His dog does not like being in the water, so duck hunting is out.
Jim

So, one day a nice big golden retriever "stud" was strolling through the park strutting his stuff. A cute little poodle caught his eye, and she gave him a wink. Next thing you know, a whole litter of Golden Doodles were born.

Jeff S wrote:

Jim Cloninger wrote:One of my hunting partners has a "hunting stock" Poodle. What makes your dog a "Golden" Poodle? His dog will find birds in the uplands, but is not a reliable retriever. His dog does not like being in the water, so duck hunting is out.
Jim

So, one day a nice big golden retriever "stud" was strolling through the park strutting his stuff. A cute little poodle caught his eye, and she gave him a wink. Next thing you know, a whole litter of Golden Doodles were born.

Good way to put it!

Silvers wrote:Thanks Fan for taking the time to post. Great day I'll bet even though our weather is unseasonably warm. I like your dogs! I was out last Thursday afternoon and only found one grouse that flushed a little too far out, birds seem to be really scattered so far this season. Though I did run into a friend who works in those woods who told me about seeing birds in a particular cut area that was a little too far to drive to/hunt in the remaining daylight. Next time, later this week. I did however come home with a good ringneck on opportunity while walking out of a favorite cover.

frank

I agree the birds do seem to be scattered. I did find a group of 5 young birds.

Jim Cloninger wrote:One of my hunting partners has a "hunting stock" Poodle. What makes your dog a "Golden" Poodle? His dog will find birds in the uplands, but is not a reliable retriever. His dog does not like being in the water, so duck hunting is out.
Jim

When he caught on to retrieving quick I thought that he would make a duck dog, but he hates the water. He might have had a bad experience as a pup.

Golden Retrievers make their "living" retrieving in the water. Maybe, Poodles as a breed generally don't like the water?
PS - Jeff, I think you are an expert on the "birds and bees", but I don't know about dogs! lol