1. Decide what you want the gundog for, different breeds are good for different types of hunting, while some breeds are good as a all-round dog. Also decide if you want to keep it in the house or in a kennel. Spend some time answering these questions.
2. Spend some time visiting gundog breeders in your area, ask them to tell you what the breed are good at and what their faults are. Most good breeders would rather you choose the correct hunting dog for yourself, even if it means not buying off them.
3. If possible ask to see the parents train, while good blood lines is not necessary, it will make training your gun dog 100% easier if your puppy had well trained parents. An experienced breeder won’t hesitate to prove their gun dogs’ bloodline, they may even let you see the parents on a hunt.
4. If you took notes when researching breeds you should know what traits each breed has. I always find its not best just to choose the biggest, Ron told me he always looks for the runt of the litter. This is because he/she will be a fighter, rather than the biggest pup who can be lazy due to its size.
5. If you follow these steps and make sure you pick the correct breed for your needs from the right breeder, and choose a puppy who looks full of character , you will be well on your way. Remember that choosing a puppy is itself a first step; proper training once you get your new addition home is crucial.
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This is a great way to learn to train your gundog. Each week I send you a video of Ron training his new gun dog, all you have to do is copy him and you to could have the best dog on the shoot, within a few months. Remember gundogs are also known as hunting dogs and Bird dogs.