looking for a female setter pup from proven grouse lines
Posted by matt null on December 7, 2021, 9:33 pm
I'm kicking around the idea of getting another pup this spring. I am a dedicated grouse hunter here in PA, and my current dog struggles on grouse (hard-charging, big-running dog out of western horseback lines that tends to bump spooky grouse) though he does okay on other birds.
Most of all, I want a dog with a great long range nose for grouse, out of parents that are proven on them, probably from cover dog lines. One that I can keep reeled into 50-100 yards without too much correction. (I hunt up in the mountains of WV and PA, and beyond that range, it's hard to get to the birds before they flush.) I don't want a boot-licker, but I probably don't need a greased lightning trial champion, either--I'd probably be better with something in between, with a strong drive but with enough caution to pin grouse. I hope to get into cover-dog trialing someday, but this would be more of a personal hunting dog.
Just wondering what options are out there. If you've got a breeding lined up or know of one, shoot me a text at (304) 771-1825 or email at matthew.null at gmail.com. I'm in PA but can travel for the right pup, and while it would be great to get something this winter/spring, I'm also happy to wait if future breedings look especially promising. Thanks!
Re: looking for a female setter pup from proven grouse lines
I know of a really nice breeding Planned that will have pups available early spring. This will be the third time. 4 pups from the first breeding have proven and placed in grouse trials. I have a friend who has one male from the second breeding and was handling his grouse well this fall at 7months of age.My female was good last year and even better this year. Text me or call if interested and I will give you some information. 248 535 seven two six nine
Re: looking for a female setter pup from proven grouse lines
