So glad to see this thread! I'm in the works of getting a DD this coming year, hopefully the beginning of 2015. Keep us updated on your training progress- also interested in hearing others opinions and methods too!
So glad to see this thread! I'm in the works of getting a DD this coming year, hopefully the beginning of 2015. Keep us updated on your training progress- also interested in hearing others opinions and methods too!
[/quote]Which Kennel & Litter are you looking at? [/quote]
Right now I'm talking with vom Sternberg about their litter planned for the end of this year. But I am still going to talk to other breeders and find the right pup at the right price. I'm wanting a male, a good representation of the breed from a reputable kennel- so I'm taking my time, not in a rush. Planning to trap a RT this fall and I'm trying to decide if I want to have a pup at the same time/mid season, or if I should wait til next year once the birds been intermewed, or if it matters at all. If I get a pup from their litter it would be here the end of the falconry season, so that would work. We will see what happens.
Alright, so it's been over a year since I've posted to this thread that I created. Clearly I'm a failure at keeping up with a training log of any kind, but I knew that going into this.
Anyways....
I have just had 2 litter of Drahthaar puppies born on the same day. I had anticipated 16 total, but was surprised with 21 total. So.... I've got extra puppies and would like to see them in Falconer's hands! So far I've sold 14 of them to gun hunters for $1250 ea. If any of you other Falconers would like to hunt over the best dog you'll ever have I'd be happy to put one in a falconry home at a 20% discount.
PM me if interested. Thx
Last Edit: Jun 23, 2015 23:48:16 GMT -5 by Chigger
Hey Chigger, would you say these dogs would be any good for dirt hawking? I have been doing some research and saw a few references to them pointing/flushing rabbits and wonder how they do on that, and in particular, if they are any good in keeping squirrels tree'd. I don't have much in the way of upland game birds, and not many slips available on waterfowl with my red tail either. I do however have a ton of squirrels and rabbits which is what we primarily hunt. We also flush a good amount of turkeys over the course of the season. They sound like some awesome dogs but I don't know how well suited they would be running under a red tail. I haven't seen much on the subject. What are your thoughts?
These dogs are great with a RT! I've trained mine to point rabbits so that I can get the bird in perfect position BEFORE the flush. And yes, they also make great squirrel dogs. They're incredibly intelligent and have the desire to hunt anything and everything. If you can teach them to understand what you want, they'll do anything you ask.
I will tell you tho, if you train them to point rabbits they will still point upland birds, but don't expect them not to point rabbits if you're out trying to hunt birds.