wanting a retiever for bird hunting

[alittlej]

i am in the cold lake area and now have a job where i can spend the time required to have and train a dog.
i wanting to get a dog for hunting ducks and geese. can someone direct me to a starting point. i am thinking black lab. cause we had one while i was a kid and father trained this dog and what a dog....

thanks
derek

[Pudelpointer]

For ducks and geese, sounds like a good choice.

[densa44]

I have had BLF's before too and if you want just ducks and geese they are a great choice.

I have some field trial friends who will know of pups.

[Sneeze]

Originally Posted by densa44

if you want just ducks and geese they are a great choice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6934-r6kgJo

[Iron Brew]

BLF?

I had a yellow, and he was a very good pheasant dog. He was also about the best bud, family dog, laid back pooch you could want. Offer a sniff of bird (or sight of a shotgun), and he turned into a vibrating 100% business dog.

[SBE2]

Originally Posted by Iron Brew

BLF?

I had a yellow, and he was a very good pheasant dog. He was also about the best bud, family dog, laid back pooch you could want. Offer a sniff of bird (or sight of a shotgun), and he turned into a vibrating 100% business dog.

Black Lab Female

[7mm08]

I cant argue with the choice of a Lab. Be it black, yellow/golden/ or chocolate. Dont overlook a golden retriever or springer spaniel though. Great family dogs too. The golden retrievers do tend to have more of a shedding issue.
Good luck