ICU2012
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I'm potentially looking for a new upland dog and english cocker spaniels have come highly suggested. Looking for reputable breeders here in Ga that will have pups between now and october. thanks in advance
why, over an English Cocker ??
I'm potentially looking for a new upland dog and english cocker spaniels have come highly suggested. Looking for reputable breeders here in Ga that will have pups between now and october. thanks in advance
I've spoke with some good buddies who train dogs and work on quail preserves. All of them said the same thing, boykins used to be great dogs bye their popularity has caught up and it's hard to get a really good dog. Not that I couldn't possibly get one that's super reliable and driven, but the likelihood is less than if I went with a cocker. Boykin was initially what I was after but I've changed my direction a bit. Like everything's else there's good and bad for both breeds.
I don't agree Boykins are better upland dogs than field bred cockers. Boykins are better Retrievers on average, will make a good little dove or duck dog. No way they burn up a quail field like a cocker. An English Cocker from hunting lines is a special thing to watch in the field.
I have owned many of both. I choose the cocker every single time for upland hunting...hands down. I have two now...I use them for flushing and retrieving. They are awesome pets and smarter than some people i know.