tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423815608168342684.post2784664671388217291..comments2024-03-13T02:57:59.591-07:00Comments on Pointing Dog Blog: An English system for German dogs?Craig Koshykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00551849205683278959noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423815608168342684.post-66922104881206692542013-05-04T16:15:22.942-07:002013-05-04T16:15:22.942-07:00The English Brits cant make a car that doesnt bre...The English Brits cant make a car that doesnt break down within a year, let alone leak oil constantly.<br><br>People like and prefer the German made products, Hunting dogs included.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423815608168342684.post-19761778373724112612012-07-02T16:31:11.137-07:002012-07-02T16:31:11.137-07:00There is not a shortage of quality HPR's in th...There is not a shortage of quality HPR's in the UK. There is a distinct lack of hunting-working desire in the British psyche. In general those who want to own a dog do not want to put it to any purpose other than to pet it.<br><br>There are enough quality HPR's being bred to meet the demand for them. There is in fact a surplus which is sold to pet and show homes.<br><br>If you want to rescue the weimaraner from the couch you have to re-condition the owner to want to put his dog to a purpose. You cannot condemn the breed for the actions or rather inaction of the owner.<br><br>The average Joe would rather watch sheepdogs on TV than get out in the field with his dog and hunt. There is a public disdain for dogs which hunt because it is not recognised as a natural instinct but an unwelcome trait. Hunting with dogs is a vilified activity. Shooting is characterised as a sport for toffs in tweeds.<br><br>The common lands upon which the public may wish to have hunted their dogs was enclosed by the gentry centuries ago. Hunting and shooting is fairly inaccesable. Fishing is more popular but even the rivers are mostly private. <br><br>There is an undeclared war being waged by urban society on country pursuits.<br><br>Blaming the demise of the hunting dog on the dog is barking up the wrong tree.Nigel Wroenoreply@blogger.com