2007-02-12 08:38:36 · 7 answers · asked by heldolly 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Be sure you research breeders well and get a dog from recent hunting stock. I'm no expert, but I strongly suspect that some lines of Springers I've encountered are bred only for looks and not for hunting qualities.
2007-02-12 16:41:29 · answer #1 · answered by DJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great dogs for that combo.. Most are very well behaved and not at all hyper at home and yet hit the afterburner in the field. I still get a kick out of them proving their name in the tall grass--BOING!
2007-02-12 12:22:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dad bred springers and they are wonderful house dogs and great hunters. as long as they get to hunt as this is what comes naturally to them, you'll have a great companion.
2007-02-12 08:52:53 · answer #3 · answered by pamela g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
great dogs ours is just turned two years old and you couldnt ask for a better dog she was very easy to train is very loving and affectionate but could walk he hind legs of a donkey so be prepared for very long walks. Also if you get your dog neutered there coat tends to go a bit haywire
2007-02-12 08:49:34 · answer #4 · answered by amckinnon1@btinternet.com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure you are ready to handle a high energy dog in the house.
Spaniels are hyper......can your house.......can YOU take that?
They won't be a lap dog for a few years.
2007-02-12 08:42:16 · answer #5 · answered by momwithabat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well they're lovely dogs but I wouldn't have another unless I was using it for the gun or field & kept it outside. My last one ate most of my kitchen!
2007-02-14 07:15:06 · answer #6 · answered by jimmyg352 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check up on springers disease .My brother had to put his down because of it .
2007-02-12 10:38:52 · answer #7 · answered by jmm83164 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋