Breedia Dog Forum
I don't think I've ever seen a working type in the flesh (unless I've mistakenly thought one was a Spaniel!). I like the look of them based on what...
I would never ever go out a purchase a puppy of that cross. There are so many issues (health, temperament, and the people breeding them!) in those...
I guess it would all depend on the cross, and even then because they are crosses their temperaments will never be uniform. You might get a dog with...
Bit of Schnauzer in there maybe?
And muzzled, too...
Good news, hope they can find something more suitable for him.
I've got one of both, but obviously all dogs are individuals and temperaments vary wildly! Just some observations from my two...my retriever is...
Rescue links: http://www.gwpclub.co.uk/rescue.htm http://www.kimmax.co.uk/about/german-wirehaired-pointer-rescue/
This is no offense to your friend but I'm very surprised that it has taken five separate sheep killings for her to realize this is a big problem...
A good article on Bernese health from the breed club website, if you've not seen it already:...
Correct!! ;-)
Hmm, I smell BS there! it is a fairly big deal for a breed to be reclassified. I would expect details of such a thing to be on the breed clubs...
Really? I just searched Google and couldn't find anything that says they have been reclassified as a HPR.
Irish Water Spaniels are not HPR's. ;-)
True. Differing coats are probably going to always be an 'issue' in the breed, but then they still are an issue for wire breeds that are far more...
Nice. :023:
Ok, fair enough. :lol: Retriever: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. HPR: Weimaraner.
Spaniel: Working type English Springer. Retriever: Labrador Retriever (dual purpose lines). Setter: Red and White Setter. HPR: Slovakian...
Hmm...are Flat Coats a popular breed in the USA? Her side profile looks more like a Collie shaped muzzle, but head on she screams Retriever type....
Nice to see her in action again! she is impressive.