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Lab Breeder Recommendations
Posted on 8/16/21 at 10:10 pm
Posted on 8/16/21 at 10:10 pm
Had to put down my hunting dog a couple years ago and have been travelling non stop the last few years. I finally have time to train another one and I decided this week that it's time. I am located in North Alabama but willing to drive a couple states over if necessary & can get something relatively soon. Just looking for a couple places that y'all have had positive experiences with. Any help is appreciated!
My old girl. Retrieved over a thousand birds despite my poor training and bad shooting. The breeder I got her from passed away a few years back, so I am having to look elsewhere.
My old girl. Retrieved over a thousand birds despite my poor training and bad shooting. The breeder I got her from passed away a few years back, so I am having to look elsewhere.
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Posted on 8/17/21 at 6:26 am to TexasForever
Buddy I worked with years back had two labs from huntfield kennels in ms. He had nothing but good things to say about the breeder and the dogs. If I were in the market for a lab pup I’d be looking here but there are many other good breeders as well.
Huntfield kennels
Huntfield kennels
Posted on 8/17/21 at 7:41 am to magicman534
Thank you sir!
Posted on 8/17/21 at 8:04 am to TexasForever
Call Clay at Prairie Plains Lab in Troy, Alabama. Great people with great dogs. Have hunted with Mr. Clay and over his dogs.
Prairie Plains
Prairie Plains
Posted on 8/17/21 at 8:34 am to TexasForever
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This has a classified section that you can filter by state. On average these are the best breedings available to the public. Anywhwere from $500-$5000. Plenty in your area.
This has a classified section that you can filter by state. On average these are the best breedings available to the public. Anywhwere from $500-$5000. Plenty in your area.
Posted on 8/17/21 at 8:54 am to bourbon
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Call Clay at Prairie Plains Lab in Troy, Alabama. Great people with great dogs. Have hunted with Mr. Clay and over his dogs.
Prairie Plains
Thank you! Looks like he might have a litter right now...I'll definitely give him a call.
Posted on 8/17/21 at 8:54 am to southside
Thanks Southside! I'll probably spend the rest of the morning on there
Posted on 8/17/21 at 9:20 am to southside
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This has a classified section that you can filter by state. On average these are the best breedings available to the public. Anywhwere from $500-$5000. Plenty in your area.
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Posted on 8/17/21 at 3:37 pm to TexasForever
Forgive my lack of knowledge in this first and foremost. I understand that the Breeders are able to produce and maintain the desired bloodlines they choose through specific breeding. Would buying a pure blooded puppy and having him trained be that much different in results? General question, not a swipe at OP.
This post was edited on 8/17/21 at 3:39 pm
Posted on 8/17/21 at 4:16 pm to Jwils
Buying a pure bred animal from parents that have documented performance records(field titles) and health records(OFA) will greatly improve your chances of having a talented and healthy animal. Kind of like betting on A-Rods kid to be a good ball player or betting on some kid at the park who's dad was supposedly great but just never had the time to go play in the majors.
It is no guarantee to buy from well bred sires and dams, but it helps.
Also, don't get pure blooded and well bred mixed up. There are plenty of pure blooded labradors that don't have a hair of performance in their 5 generation pedigree.
It is no guarantee to buy from well bred sires and dams, but it helps.
Also, don't get pure blooded and well bred mixed up. There are plenty of pure blooded labradors that don't have a hair of performance in their 5 generation pedigree.
Posted on 8/17/21 at 5:31 pm to TexasForever
I'm breeding my drahthaar in the next few weeks. If your not familiar with the breed then I would suggest checking them out. I've hunted over 10 to 15 labs in my life and this draht is the best duck dog I've hunted with. They are really cool dogs.
Posted on 8/17/21 at 6:57 pm to duckaholic25
Only know one Drath guy in La so you must be his son. Tell us about their temperament, bottom end, train ability.
Posted on 8/17/21 at 7:06 pm to magicman534
I have 2 from Huntfield kennels as well, no problems great dogs
Posted on 8/17/21 at 7:10 pm to Jwils
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Forgive my lack of knowledge in this first and foremost. I understand that the Breeders are able to produce and maintain the desired bloodlines they choose through specific breeding. Would buying a pure blooded puppy and having him trained be that much different in results? General question, not a swipe at OP.
I am far less knowledgeable than some of these guys because I have only trained two dogs so far. One was from established hunting/field trial blood lines and the other was also a lab from a friends litter. The more expensive one was much easier to train and was just so smart, it seemed like it was in her DNA, she made up for a lot of my beginner mistakes. It's probably never a sure thing but paying more for a quality blood line upfront is a small price to pay for something that will be in your life for 10+ years, in my opinion.
Posted on 8/17/21 at 7:12 pm to Tigerpaw123
Thanks, good looking dogs! That's a dream backyard for a lab
This post was edited on 8/17/21 at 7:17 pm
Posted on 8/17/21 at 7:16 pm to duckaholic25
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I'm breeding my drahthaar in the next few weeks. If your not familiar with the breed then I would suggest checking them out. I've hunted over 10 to 15 labs in my life and this draht is the best duck dog I've hunted with. They are really cool dogs.
I have seen pics but have never actually been around one, I'll look into them for sure. Someone at work today suggested a pudelpointer, I had never heard of it.
It looks similar to the Drahthaar. Is the Drahthaar as hyper as a GSP or is it a little more mild-mannered?
This post was edited on 8/17/21 at 7:17 pm
Posted on 8/17/21 at 8:59 pm to TexasForever
Snooks Sorkel In New Iberia. Red Rocket kennels I believe. Has beautiful fox reds, affordable and quality breeding.
Posted on 8/17/21 at 9:20 pm to TexasForever
They don't seem to be as hyper as GSP. Most have a really good off switch. Drahthaars are a mixture of 4 or 5 others breeds puduelpointer being one of them. I would be cautious with puduelpointers though. There are very few breeders in the US that are breeding good hunting lines. If you're interested email me duckaholic25@yahoo.com and I'll send you my number and answer any questions.
Posted on 8/17/21 at 9:34 pm to Kenner 23
No I'm a first generation draht guy in North Louisiana. I'm realitivy new to the breed but have been blown away with my 2 and dogs I've seen at tests and training days. Most I've seen have an off switch but huge prey drive. Compared to a lab I would say the desire to retrieve is about the same but the drahthaars prey drive is much higher. Training is much the same except that most drahthaars don't like to run drills as long as labs will. They get bored with it. Also drahthaars aren't as sharp on taking a line. They want to use their nose and hunt so you kinda have to keep that in check. Or at least I do most don't worry about it.
Posted on 8/17/21 at 10:18 pm to TexasForever
Y Farm Kennels in Zachary, La
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