Has anyone used this breed for duck hunting? I was thinking of getting a new puppy and the labradoodle has caught my eye do to lack of sheeding. What do you guys think of this breed and do you think it would be a good water fowl dog with the training?
Has anyone used this breed for duck hunting? I was thinking of getting a new puppy and the labradoodle has caught my eye do to lack of sheeding. What do you guys think of this breed and do you think it would be a good water fowl dog with the training?
I have a Pudelpointer and couldn't be happier. Its a lousy name that miss represents the dog.
About 1870 some folks in Germany crossed 70 or so English pointers with 7 German Water Poodles (no longer in existance). This origianal beeding stock is what all of the Pudelpointers of today came from. Therefore, it is not a designer dog like a labradoodle, goldendoodle, or cockapoos.
My Pudelpointer is a great dog that doesn't shed much, is a joy in the house, very inteligent, and has great drive in the field. All this and he is only 6 months old.
If you are interested, check out www.cedarwoodgundogs.com for info. Bob Farris is the leading breader of Pudelpointers in the US. Also feel free to drop me a line if you want to talk more about them.
Cheers!
Agreed! If you want a retriever to hunt with that doesn't shed (or sheds less) look for a poodle from parents that hunt. They are not real common, but they're out there. And like others have pointed out, the labradoodle and goldendoodle crosses (not breeds) are generally overpriced designer dogs, and I would doubt you'll find many at all the have any hunting stock in their background on either side. I prefer labs myself, but a poodle from good hunting stock should work out fine, that is what they were originally bred for. Good luck!Word of advice - If you want a hunting dog, try to stick to an established breed with a proven hunting line - otherwise, you will likely get a nice family pet for the next 12 years and will likely get another one to do the hunting with you.