What do you guys think of this breed? I am interested, but want to do my homework before I get a pup. I would like to get into hunt testing with my next dog.
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What do you guys think of this breed? I am interested, but want to do my homework before I get a pup. I would like to get into hunt testing with my next dog.
Go for the ice cream(spumoni) instead of the breed. I am sure there is someone on here who believes they are the best breed in the sporting world, but the ones I have seen are low octane.
And for now, they are not approved to participate in AKC hunt tests.
Meredith
They can participate in AKC tests as of 7/1/11.Quote:
Originally Posted by mwk56
Cool looking dog, I had a GWP so Im partial to the bearded hippie looking dogs
I judged Sweetbriar's Enea di Futoro in a JH about a year ago. Different looking dog for sure, when surrounded by Labs. It passed and had enough drive for the JH stake.
I believe that low octane is a breed standard. They are supposed to plod along and really work an area rather than scream along and get way out of sight for a point. I hear they are perfect for those looking to hunt at a slower pace.Quote:
Originally Posted by awclark
Friend of mine had one. Neat dog.....slimed alot. Also do you r home work on heath problems with these. Not a lot in the US....hers died early on from cancer. I know that when she got hers that there were only 100 here in the states. Hers was imported from Italy.
Joyce
Exactly...to each his own. Personally....snore. Plodding bird dogs do nothing for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigKahuna13
I've been around a few recently imported from Europe and two others from Stateside. All have been very shy dogs, not bird motivated and move very slow. They would not be my choice for a person interested in doing much hunting. Otherwise, they seem very loyal to their owners and extremely disinterested in anyone else.Quote:
Originally Posted by awclark