might be a long shot but when i was hunting over at Thorn bottom in Ohio i heard some people talking about selling dogs ,
Brad and Ann love their dogs
https://thornbottom.com/node/1
sorry i can NOT find the thread but i think i Remember someone talking About king Farms over by Parker City Bread Dogs ?
Is that what a Hot Dog goes on?
Not hunting specific, but there are a couple Brittany Rescue organizations:
https://americanbrittanyrescue.org/selected-dogs/?type=public&value=midwest
https://nbran.org/available-brittanys
These dogs can have some behavior problems, but generally due to previous owners and their idiotic (lack of) training. The rescues will be upfront and disclose as much info about the dogs as they can. They want to find a forever home, not transport them from foster to foster. As with most dogs, a loving home, exercise and attention go a long way toward making them a devoted member of your pack. There's nothing quite like the love a Brittany has for their family.
They won't necessarily (not likely) be pure bred / papered, but could be.
The rescues will also make sure that all their shots & any health problems are treated, along with being spayed/neutered.
Because they are superior to all other bird dogsIs there a reason he is locked into a Brit?
Post title "Son is looking for a Brittany, not a puppy."
Got me confused....thought he was looking for one of these?
Because they are superior to all other bird dogs
This right here.
I was raised around Brittanys and had them all my life growing up. They are great family dogs with an excellent temperament. The fact they can work a field and find birds is just a bonus.
Because they are superior to all other bird dogs
I've had bird dogs for 30 years. My dad had bird dogs for quite a few years, he always had Brittany's. I have had a Weimaraner, a Vizsla and now a Braque Francais. My hunting buddy had a Brittany and then a German Short Hair. Been around lots of Setters, English Pointers, Labs, and Wirehairs.
My dogs live inside and I and wife wanted a shorter haired dog. I wouldn't have a setter or English Pointer in the house. A Vizsla is super high energy. You have to be able to devote LOTS of tie and exercise to them. Weims get bored and a bored Weim may eat your house piece by piece. They are also smarter than 72% of humans.
The Braque Francais has been easily the best pet/hunting companion where the hunting is a small part of it's life. Great temperament especially indoors. GSP can be a little protective IMO. Brittany's a good choices for a pet/hunter. The problem I see is price. For a well bred dog that can hunt people are going to want a decent price, 1K plus I'd think.
I would suggest he look online at some gun dog sites and post his situation and what he's looking for. He may find a good ol' hunter who wants to see a teenager get a decent dog at a decent price. Good for everyone involved.
Any suggestions on where to look- he is looking for an older or started dog for hunting pheasant and quail.
He has been looking all summer but not having much luck.
Obviously- since he is 16, he has a limited budget so not a $3000 dog.
Any suggestions or recommendations.
Thanks.
B&G