Author Topic: Which Retriever? (Read 8296 times)

doganjo · « **Reply #15 on:** June 10, 2014, 01:02:35 pm »

Since the question was 'not a Labrador retriever' I thin k we have digressed a little.

cuckoo · « **Reply #16 on:** June 10, 2014, 11:08:24 pm »

What about an Irish water spanial - rare breed - make lovely pets - great with family, are a spanial but work as retrievers. Otherwise I would recommend a flattie - the one I knew was called Duffy (as in duffel coat) and she was one of the best dogs I have ever known.

Marches Farmer · « **Reply #17 on:** June 11, 2014, 11:12:31 am »

Yes, not a Lab seems to have evolved into OK then, Lab, but where do I get a good 'un?!

in the hills · « **Reply #18 on:** June 11, 2014, 11:48:19 am »

Do you want to work it? .....

doganjo · « **Reply #19 on:** June 11, 2014, 02:32:11 pm »

What part of the country are you in? If you want a working Lab then I can give you names from almost anywhere in the UK, but if it is to be a family pet and you don't want the intense nature of a working strain then could i suggest you check Warringah (http://www.warringah.org.uk/) - Carole works hers for their Show gundog Working Certificate, and occasionally field trials, but they are basically show bred - but up on the legs a bit more than most.

Marches Farmer · « **Reply #20 on:** June 11, 2014, 05:49:04 pm »

We're in Herefordshire. It would be trained, sure, but not for game retrieval.

shygirl · « **Reply #21 on:** June 11, 2014, 07:12:49 pm »

if you are getting a lab, please check hips and elbows, as my choc lab suffers from arthritis and has done since 18mths old.

doganjo · « **Reply #22 on:** June 11, 2014, 08:20:44 pm »

I agree. Any breeder I recommend would have done all the required health checks

Mammyshaz · « **Reply #23 on:** June 11, 2014, 11:43:15 pm »

I love the flatcoats. Haven't owned one but I love the nature. It would suit my lifestyle, bouncy and fun, which is why I choose working line GSD instead of ploddy show lines

Preferred breed is down to lifestyle compatibility, we are all different and the breeds we choose are just as diverse. Happy choosing

shygirl · « **Reply #24 on:** June 12, 2014, 12:09:48 am »

Quote from: Mammyshaz on June 11, 2014, 11:43:15 pm

It would suit my lifestyle, bouncy and fun, which is why I choose working line GSD instead of ploddy show lines

maybe thats what mine is then - because she is bonkers, ha. always has been and at 10 is still a live wire.

funkyfish · « **Reply #25 on:** June 12, 2014, 08:22:16 am »

Flatties are lovely so are Setters (just to throw another breed in there, rare also!), a bit air headed, both breeds. You really can't go wrong with a good lab though. I'd love a fox red bitch.