The bird hunting thread had some great responses and references to dogs. It helped me remember "fondly" all the dogs we had while the kids were growing up. All the different breeds we had. When it came to dogs my husband always used the excuse that the children needed a dog, or several. I remember that we had a Lab, Springer Spaniel, Golden Retriever, English setter, and the two strangest dog experiments were the Bluetick Coondog and Dogo Argentino. We got the Bluetick to hunt mountain lions and the Dogo, for wild hogs.
Anyway, my favorite was the Golden Retriever --loved that dog! He hunted, everything, upland, waterfowl, Javelina, and was an excellent family dog. However, my sons favorite dog was not a hunting dog at all, but a German Shepard --that boy and dog were inseparable. My daughter loved that stupid Bluetick coondog. Thank God we lived on a farm and way out of town as it was sometimes a bit noisy
What is or was your favorite breed of dog---even if they dont/didnt hunt.
Anyway, my favorite was the Golden Retriever --loved that dog! He hunted, everything, upland, waterfowl, Javelina, and was an excellent family dog. However, my sons favorite dog was not a hunting dog at all, but a German Shepard --that boy and dog were inseparable. My daughter loved that stupid Bluetick coondog. Thank God we lived on a farm and way out of town as it was sometimes a bit noisy
What is or was your favorite breed of dog---even if they dont/didnt hunt.
But he was a rarity. Perfect dog for a boy who couldn't get around all that well. Pushed rabbits and squirrel like a beagle. Ran down the occasional Jack and went toe to toe with several badgers, and won. Grandpa always said, "don't worry about him (me)- he's got the Dog". My father on the other hand raised German short hairs so I have a big soft spot for them. Wonderful dogs- I still love to watch them work for Pheasants.
