Let me begin by saying that I have been following this site for a few years now and I have learned a ton by reading the postings at this site. To everyone contributing, Thank you.
I have read up on the common dog breeds and some of the more specilized breeds used in waterfowl hunting. I know what AKC would say, but I am interested in what the dyed in the wool duck hunters think.
We are looking into getting another dog in the next year. The main purpose of a new dog would be twofold: to be a lovable house pet and to protect the household. I would also like a good duck dog for cattail swamps. We also prefer big dogs. Our current is an Anatolian mix weighing 90 lbs and 11 years old. She is very smart, affectionate, protective and very stubborn. If I could substitute duck retrieving for stubborn, I’d be in thrilled.
I would almost prefer to "rescue" a dog if practical. Most of our pets would be 6 feet under if we did not adopt them.
Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
FYI: I learned to listen to the "local guys" during my first U.P. winter. (I thought choppers were a kind of motor cycle... not warm mittens)
I have read up on the common dog breeds and some of the more specilized breeds used in waterfowl hunting. I know what AKC would say, but I am interested in what the dyed in the wool duck hunters think.
We are looking into getting another dog in the next year. The main purpose of a new dog would be twofold: to be a lovable house pet and to protect the household. I would also like a good duck dog for cattail swamps. We also prefer big dogs. Our current is an Anatolian mix weighing 90 lbs and 11 years old. She is very smart, affectionate, protective and very stubborn. If I could substitute duck retrieving for stubborn, I’d be in thrilled.
I would almost prefer to "rescue" a dog if practical. Most of our pets would be 6 feet under if we did not adopt them.
Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
FYI: I learned to listen to the "local guys" during my first U.P. winter. (I thought choppers were a kind of motor cycle... not warm mittens)