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Brittany Pup

by , Posted to on 12/09/2009 11:40 AM | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 09/28/2005
Location: ND
A friend of mine is looking for a pup in ND or western MN. Anyone know of any? He lost his this summer to a bacterial infection that the vet thought came from stagnant water. Him and his wife are both retired and it was pretty tough on the both of them. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
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Re: Brittany Pup
by on 12/09/2009 1:14 PM | Reply #1 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 10/16/2007
Location: ND
No but I know where you can get a springer pup for $200....better than a hyper Brittany anyways
Brady
Re: Brittany Pup
by on 12/09/2009 1:19 PM | Reply #2 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 09/28/2005
Location: ND
His last one was a Brittany, and he was pretty specific about it. Thanks anyway.
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Re: Brittany Pup
by on 12/09/2009 2:58 PM | Reply #3 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 12/01/2009
Location: nd
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Re: Brittany Pup
by on 12/09/2009 3:07 PM | Reply #4 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 11/12/2007
Location: ND
My Brit is now almost 6 months old and what a sweetheart! My advice is to go check out the parent dogs before purchasing. I looked at three different litters before picking a pup. Mine is just like the mother dog gentle, well mannered, smart, and not bouncing off the walls and one heck of a nose! Bradyg can have his springer I'll take my Brit! Wouldn't trade her for the best of the Springers. I did see a flyer hanging up at Gander Mountain in Fargo that had Brittany pups for sale. At this time of the year it isn't always the best time to get a pup. although prices might be a little more reasonable. good luck!
Re: Brittany Pup
by on 12/09/2009 3:58 PM | Reply #5 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 10/16/2007
Location: ND
Tearbear,

Let me go down the line and explain why they are better.

1.) Springers live on average two years longer
2.) Springers are faster than Brittany's and have proved to have better endurance.
3.) Larger than Brittanys
4.) Westminster BIS- 6 times......none for Brittanys


I have researched both breeds and have found these to be the biggest reasons why I would choose to have springer over a Britt, plus I think they are cuter than a Britt.
Brady
Re: Brittany Pup
by on 12/09/2009 3:59 PM | Reply #6 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

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Location: ND
I just talked to him on the phone. He's looking for a breeder so he can get a pup in the spring. He doesn't want to have to train a pup over the winter. I forgot to mention that this guy is crippled up, so it would be more of a companion dog than for hunting. The closest he gets to hunting is shooting pigeons when they get into his Morton building.
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Re: Brittany Pup
by on 12/09/2009 5:10 PM | Reply #7 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 08/21/2007
Location: ND
I have researched both breeds and have found these to be the biggest reasons why I would choose to have springer over a Britt, plus I think they are cuter than a Britt. says bradyg. You are entitled to your opinion, but you are wrong.
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Re: Brittany Pup
by on 12/09/2009 5:18 PM | Reply #8 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 03/09/2009
Location: ND
 
Bradyg 

Too each his own. Obviously you have done some research.  However.

Those dogs at Westminster - show dogs - often times not that great for hunting.

Size - There are several breeds smaller than Springers that will out hunt Springers on any given day.

Age - who really cares.

Obviously you have never owned a Britt or most likely ever hunted behind one.  

What it really comes down to is do you want a flusher or pointer.  For  me it will always be pointing dogs any day. I prefer letting the dogs doing the hunting and me just shooting the birds. Not guiding the dogs into the birds like  you will do with flushing dogs.  Honestly you don't want to get into a bird finding contest with a pointer as they almost  always will find more birds than any flushing dog. I almost always hunt my dog with my friends lab. The tandem is deadly.  Each breed has a specific purpose. 
Re: Brittany Pup
by on 12/09/2009 6:03 PM | Reply #9 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 07/14/2003
Location: ND
bradyg Said:
Tearbear,

Let me go down the line and explain why they are better.

1.) Springers live on average two years longer
2.) Springers are faster than Brittany's and have proved to have better endurance.
3.) Larger than Brittanys
4.) Westminster BIS- 6 times......none for Brittanys


I have researched both breeds and have found these to be the biggest reasons why I would choose to have springer over a Britt, plus I think they are cuter than a Britt.
All 5 britts I have been around have lived healthy lives and hunted untill reaching the ripe age of 13, actually one went at 12 years, and two went to 14 years. I don't know the life of a springer as I have only hunted over others, never owned them though.

I just love number 2, you can dream all you want but there is few springers faster than my current brittney and endurance simply comes down to conditioning, again I have seen few dogs that will out run my current brit in either full out speed which I've measured many times to 27 mph or on an all day hunt. The difference is I run mine regularly for miles with the ATV  during the off season and spend 30-50 days each year in the field with him.

I will admit my current brit runs like a GSP and is built much in the same fashion with long legs, big paws, and although he looks almost animic durning hunting season, he still tips the scale at 48 lbs all while I can still see the outline of his ribs.  He's not on any weight control, I just leave the food out and he eats what he wants, typically around 4-6 cups a day throughout hunting season and 3-4 during the off season (Nutro or Iams).

By the way, you can keep your WM show dogs, those dogs have had the brains bread right out of them in the name of show and typically have no desire to hunt. I'll take any point dog over any flusher when it comes to upland in the dakota's for all of the reasons bob already pointed out, especially the birb finding. You just keep hearding those unguide missles you call springers, while I'll be taking shots over point at close range, LOL.
Re: Brittany Pup
by on 12/09/2009 6:05 PM | Reply #10 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 07/14/2003
Location: ND
By the way, Fullrut, I know of three places for you to try. One of them will not be having a litter untill spring and would prefer a hunting eviroment for his dogs, the other two I don't know when they will be having any but spring is the traditioal time for all three. PM me if you want any more details.
Re: Brittany Pup
by on 12/09/2009 6:17 PM | Reply #11 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 01/22/2003
Location: ND
Both great dogs, but I have a pointing lab, and won't look at any other dog.  In fact, I just picked up another pointing lab pup 2 weeks ago.  I just hope she points like my older male.  Nothing beats a pointer, nothing.

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Re: Brittany Pup
by on 12/09/2009 8:08 PM | Reply #12 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 12/19/2001
Location: ND
I had a Brittany.  Had to put her down last year.  She was 14.  Best hunting dog I ever had.

Re: Brittany Pup
by on 12/09/2009 10:06 PM | Reply #13 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 11/12/2007
Location: ND
Bradyg, Personally I don't think you deserve to own a Brit! My neighbor has always owned Springers and after being around mine has told me his next dog will be a Brit. You can have your westminister show dogs, they look pretty but normally don't show in the field. The reason I picked my Brit was I wanted a pointing dog, which is something a springer can't do and I wanted a smaller dog that kept easier in the house, which your springers wouldn't do as well according to your own admission! As far as faster and endurance don't make me puke. I know of 1/2 doz Brits that will out run any of your springers. Personally they are both good dogs depending on your usage for them. I just get sick when some idiot thinks because I got one it has to be the best. Not neccesarily so!  Alot of good hunting dog breeds out there you just need to find one that fits you and train it properly. I'll keep my Brit!
Re: Brittany Pup
by on 12/09/2009 10:37 PM | Reply #14 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

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Location: ND
 Come on Tear Bear we just have to put up with Bradyg.  I about flipped when I read his post myself. 
 
There are so many reasons to buy a dog but because they have won at Westminster just about takes the cake. Maybe we should get toy poodles.  
Re: Brittany Pup
by on 12/09/2009 11:56 PM | Reply #15 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 10/16/2007
Location: ND
They are faster. Watch this video.

http://animal.discovery.com/videos/dogs-101-english-springer-spaniel.html


I put in the comment about the Westminster dog show just to show you that a lot of people like there looks. I also don't care what you say. A Brittany is way way more hyper than a Springer.
Brady
Re: Brittany Pup
by on 12/10/2009 00:03 AM | Reply #16 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

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Location: ND
Oh and by the way Brittanys don't have a tapetum in their eyes, which is why they are blue. This is a genetic defect which means that they have worse eyesight.
Brady
Re: Brittany Pup
by on 12/10/2009 06:56 AM | Reply #17 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 12/01/2009
Location: ND

Bradyg:  you need some help here buddy.

Comparing a springer and brit is like comparing apples to oranges.

The springer was developed as dog to push through briars, cattails, and thicker brush.  Hence the coat and the strong developed front shoulders.

The brittany was developed as a dog to work the highlands in grasslands.  A correct brittany will be as long as they are tall. 

They were used in diffferent environments.  Plain and simple. And while you think the springer is better looking and "faster", the brittany has got the springer beat on intelligence. 

Take a kid hunting instead of hunting for your kid.

First I am a Dad, then a husband, then a hunter.  Sometimes I get the husband and hunter mixed up, but luckily my wife remembers what order they should be in. :-)
Re: Brittany Pup
by on 12/10/2009 07:23 AM | Reply #18 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 07/14/2003
Location: ND
Honostly the funny thing is the although I've hunted over some good springers, other than bradyg, no one else seems to be sticking up for the springer comment he made, hmmmmm wonder why, lol.
Re: Brittany Pup
by on 12/10/2009 10:53 AM | Reply #19 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 09/04/2007
Location: ND
I have had both dogs and a brittany will out hunt a springer 9 out of 10 times.  My brittany will hunt non stop all day if I let her, so saying they tire faster doesn't apply to my dog I guess.
 
Re: Brittany Pup
by on 12/10/2009 1:28 PM | Reply #20 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 09/19/2007
Location: ND

I've hunted over both and my vote goes to the springer. But I  like hunting over a flushing dog. I hunt stuff that is heavier cover so I need a bigger stronger dog.  Plus I do think the spring is a better looking dog. And don't matter which dog you had they are both a pain when it comes to burs and stickers and anything else that sticks to these dogs like velcro.

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