WinSX3Tom
Well-Known Member
Hi guys
I am looking to purchase my first hunting dog and family pet in the spring to early summer and realized I should be starting my search now.
I am not 100% set on either a chocolate or a black but have been told by more than 1 person that blacks are my best bet for my first dog to train. I am looking to follow all the advice from books I have read about starting with a dog from and HRC background and good proven hunting lines. I'd like to stay within 2 1/2 hours drive from home if possible. I know that does limit myself but I am confident that there are great dogs in this area.
I have made contact with a couple breeders.
-Applemeadow out of Burgessville. (I am not sure if they have a hunting background or not, was told a few of their dogs are owned by Browns Marsh.)
-Oakridge Retrievers out of Port Perry. I met Shawn at the Outdoor Canada show on the weekend and loved his dogs and the title's they have won in the Grand HRC.
-I still want to contact Maktawae Gun dogs. She is nice and close to home and from her website looks like her dogs do very well in all aspects or dog life.
If anyone can point me in any more direction around this area. I am looking at becoming a member of the Long Point Retriever Club for solid training advice and help.
This might be a touchy subject I know and if you don't feel the need to post publicly please send me a PM.
Thanks,
Tom Compoli
Delhi, ON
I am looking to purchase my first hunting dog and family pet in the spring to early summer and realized I should be starting my search now.
I am not 100% set on either a chocolate or a black but have been told by more than 1 person that blacks are my best bet for my first dog to train. I am looking to follow all the advice from books I have read about starting with a dog from and HRC background and good proven hunting lines. I'd like to stay within 2 1/2 hours drive from home if possible. I know that does limit myself but I am confident that there are great dogs in this area.
I have made contact with a couple breeders.
-Applemeadow out of Burgessville. (I am not sure if they have a hunting background or not, was told a few of their dogs are owned by Browns Marsh.)
-Oakridge Retrievers out of Port Perry. I met Shawn at the Outdoor Canada show on the weekend and loved his dogs and the title's they have won in the Grand HRC.
-I still want to contact Maktawae Gun dogs. She is nice and close to home and from her website looks like her dogs do very well in all aspects or dog life.
If anyone can point me in any more direction around this area. I am looking at becoming a member of the Long Point Retriever Club for solid training advice and help.
This might be a touchy subject I know and if you don't feel the need to post publicly please send me a PM.
Thanks,
Tom Compoli
Delhi, ON
