Which Dog makes the best shop,, life, shooting companion?

[joshb]

I've been having a few conversations with some guys here about their "best buds". Here's mine. She goes every where with me. She's very smart but can't manage to staple up my targets, yet.

 

[bobinpa]

I've had a golden and they are great dogs/companions, but a friend that used to raise and train English setters once told me that English setters have awesome personalities. They make great gun dogs and even better companions. After getting this one as a pup 7 years ago, I realized he is right. This dog is as close to a human as I've ever seen.

 

[jkohler]

I had a beagle we had to let go after 15 great years. I called her my lathe dog as she loved to lay by it as I worked. I'd give millions to have her back. Smartest dog I've ever had for dam sure

 

[Dans40X]

AWS
American Water Spaniel's are my choice.
The only breed to be recognized by the AKC as being American!

 

[snert]

I had a beagle we had to let go after 15 great years. I called her my lathe dog as she loved to lay by it as I worked. I'd give millions to have her back. Smartest dog I've ever had for dam sure

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Soft part in my heart (and head) for beagles. I had two. One was a big fat brace dog, slower than the ice age on a rabbit, but if it did not die of old age before coming around, it was a good as dead as soon as she put her nose in the track. She was so slow I watched pursued rabbits stop to eat while being trailed! Three barks per track, and since the rabbit seldom actually RAN, that was a lot of barking and very little moving! But what a great and loving animal.
The other was a $35 dollar runt female, named Snert, after hagar the Horrible's dog. Faster, and she came with the "bark delete" option. NEVER barked except on a rabbit. And then it was a yip. Pheasants made her nuts and she loved them! I had to put her down at 17...best dog i ever owned.

Snert

 

[22DASHER]

I'm a GSP guy! May I introduce Citori....

 

[jkohler]

Soft part in my heart (and head) for beagles. I had two. One was a big fat brace dog, slower than the ice age on a rabbit, but if it did not die of old age before coming around, it was a good as dead as soon as she put her nose in the track. She was so slow I watched pursued rabbits stop to eat while being trailed! Three barks per track, and since the rabbit seldom actually RAN, that was a lot of barking and very little moving! But what a great and loving animal.
The other was a $35 dollar runt female, named Snert, after hagar the Horrible's dog. Faster, and she came with the "bark delete" option. NEVER barked except on a rabbit. And then it was a yip. Pheasants made her nuts and she loved them! I had to put her down at 17...best dog i ever owned.

Snert

She was also known as the 10 thousand dollar dog for laughs as we had a few major surgeries . She hurt her back at 9 years old. Cost 3500 for surgery. Every one thought that we where crazy. Best money I've spent.

 

[savagedasher]

I'm a GSP guy! May I introduce Citori....

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I don't like them I only have 4 .
Larry

 

[TheOtherZilla]

I'm partial to Border Collies, but I have MinPin that is my best bud.. I can't do anything w/o her being there in the midle of it..

 

[Alex Wheeler]

I have become very fond of the stafforshire or pitbull. Cant imagine a better companion. The media has a war on them like our guns, but they are so sweet.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I think a blue heeler is a good shop dawg

 

[kwil13]

I love the GSPs they remind me of bird hunting with my dad, but I have a female Lab that's one of the best waterfowl dogs and would die protecting me and my wife.

 

[kjcpoint]

Couple good pointers. Bird magnets.

 

[Boxcar77]

My shop dogs, couldn't ask for better ones, although the mahogany can be quite a diva.
In order, Molly, Remy (guess where that name comes from) and Maggie. All 3 from the same breeder and have the same sire.

 

[Steve Blair]

Here's my shop dog. He takes up more space than I do but he's worth it. No, I don't mind the drool, it's part of the deal.

 

[Mozella]

Labrador retriever, no question. They're smart, loyal, friendly, great with kids, and come in three different colors, often in the same litter. This is one dog almost guaranteed not to bite and most of them are very unlikely to fight with other dogs too. This can be a huge advantage in peace of mind and for your wallet too. Your "sweet" Pit Bull might be great around your family but these powerful dogs can cause great damage both to humans and especially to other dogs. You can turn your Lab loose in a hunting-camp setting where there are other dogs and not be concerned about a big fight. With a typical Pit Bull you never know what will happen.

A lot of the hunting dog breeds are great when you're on the hunt, but many of them are high strung and some can be half witted and a little bit hyper. They can be great "tools", but often fall short when it comes to being a good all-round family dog.

Beagles, for example, are great dogs when it comes to looks and size and they're typically very smart. But they are more loyal to the scent of a rabbit than you. If the rabbit runs all the way to Newark, your Beagle will follow. I prefer a dog which will not cause me too many worries.

 

[scope eye]

Border Collie



Jasmine AKA Jazzy girl

Dean

 

[Number6]

Here is my girl 2 1/2 yo rat terrier. She is the best. She does not like gunfire, but a great companion.

 

[dragman]

I've had a lot of different dogs and loved them all. My current dogs are an old English bull and an alapaha blue blood bulldog dog.
The alapaha has about the perfect for an all around best friend. My old English just doesn't care about anything but food and sleep

 

[JRS]

Giant Schnauzers. I'll get some pics up.