Hunting Dogs

[IRescue452]

I'm not a hunter to kill but I take Autumn out to chase birds, she loves it. She was a born hunter, she brought me a live goldfinch from our birdfeeder area one day. It was sitting just fine in her mouth with no injuries. She also points and has since she was a puppy. I take her out to the park near us and let her go after pigeons. We have a lot of pigeon racers by our house and we once picked up a stray young bird with a wing injury and returned it to the owner. I would love to take her to field trials if I had the time. I think it is a great way to nurture a dog by allowing them to do what they are bred for. You don't even have to hurt animals in the process.

[Oggyflute]

A very interesting post, and great pics. I totally get what you are saying. Schnauzers were first bred in the 16th century as guard dogs for merchants wagons. No-one and I mean absolutley no-one comes near our place without Oggy being aware of it. Which is quite comforting actually.

[dab_20]

Very interesting post! Great pics of Ginger, she is so adorable! I suppose Sam is a Cocker Spaniel, and that is a hunting dog. Most cockers are pets nowadays. He is not a hunting dog but there nothing more he likes then getting out and having a good chase after a squirrel! I know Cockers were bred for flushing out the woodcock, but I don't know what flushing out means. Anyone know?

[Flatcoatluver]

I know Cockers were bred for flushing out the woodcock, but I don't know what flushing out means. Anyone know?

my dad told me it just means scaring the birds so they fly, so people can shoot them.

[dab_20]

my dad told me it just means scaring the birds so they fly, so people can shoot them.

Oh ok, thanks! That sounds right.

[elizabethann]

Cool pictures. I especially love the picture of Ginger running towards the camera, mouth open with a smile and her ears flying in the wind.

Tons of hunting dogs where I live. Great looking dogs and very obedient. Thanks for the info.

[BOBS DAD]

Yeah Elizabeth,

I like that shot too!!! Ironically, I have a lot of shots of her like that. When she gets running, hers ears just seem to be like propellors. LOL!!!

P.S. My daughter's name is Elizabeth Anne!!!