Monday, January 13, 2014

That the pointer excels in woods heavy cover

That the pointer excels in woods heavy cover



In the field, if we may take for granted the claims of men long schooled in wing shooting, we may say in a general way, that the pointer excels in woods heavy cover, and brushy sections. In such places a slower dog is required as well as one that willingly hunts close to the shooter.

For work in open fields or over prairie land, the setter is perhaps better suited, because he, as a rule, "has greater speed, wider range, greater endurance and staying qualities. If retrieving from water came into play, the setter also would have the preference. As to which of the two breeds has the best nose, and which is the better bird finder, nothing can be said with a degree of certainty they are equal, but there is a vast difference in individuals. The same is true as to retaining inculcated training."



Source: Dogs Manual

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