verno Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 I will chime in with the experience we have had over the last year with our new pup. She is a Pudelpointer. Crossed around 1850's between a Wasser pudel and an English pointer. We also have a 13 yr old Vizsla. Contrasting the two, the PP is far more biddable and easy to train. She can stand (and seems to prefer) harsher corrections. By that I just mean that she doesn't shut down under pressure. Used a prong collar twice, and she has been heeling ever since. She just wants to know what is expected and she will repeat the behaviour after that. The Vizsla needed a much softer hand, and while the training would take longer to accomplish, he had the same ability to retain his training. The PP in the house is a dream. She just chills out wherever the family is, outside she has just as much energy as the V did. As a pup, the V was INSANE in the house and outside. Tons of energy. The V is short haired and sheds a TON. It gets everywhere, but being short there are no tumbleweeds. The PP has a wirey coat and doesnt shed, but does pick up WAY more burrs. Ticks are easier to spot on the V. We are already sold on getting another PP. The caveat I would have to add about behaviour is that the V was my first versatile dog and a lot of the behaviour is likely my fault not his. They are both crazy loyal and great with the kids. If you want to have a look at the PP I can make arrangements for you to see her. Lacrosse season is coming up and we cross the city a ton in the spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishboy Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 We have a golden doodle who will be 7 this summer (mom a golden and father a standard poodle) who looks very much a golden except she's tall, and her coat gets wavy when wet. She's always been fantastic with our 4 kids and their friends (or anyone who wants to pay attention to her), is a great swimmer and retriever, has a gentle mouth and loves being in the boat. No regrets at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppy Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 Our last dog (Dudley) was a lab/border. Wonderful! Super smart and easy to train. He had a huge vocabulary that kept growing into his senior years. We looked for another lab mix but in the end got a black lab puppy. Vader 15 months now and is a beautiful example of his breed and starting to be a well behaved companion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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