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Introducing Birds
The age that you introduce your Brittany pup to birds depends on the personality of your puppy. Three months old may be fine for a bold pup, but you might wait until the pup is 5 or 6 months old if he is timid. Your pup should be confident when he runs on different grounds. He may be self-assured in the yard, but he also needs to be sure afield. If he acts unsure in any way when he’s out running, he’s not ready to be introduced to birds.
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25. September 2009
When selecting a pup keep "in mind" that the gundog breeds including the Brittany will be going afield in pursuit of upland game birds. As the new owner of a pup, you need to consider that serious hunting and competition either in the show ring or at field trials should wait until pup has started to mature. This could vary from twelve to eighteen months. Puppies need to be puppies and have fun. When you push too hard with strict discipline too early, it can have adverse effects on the dog's desire to hunt, run in trials and perform in the show ring.
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28. October 2009
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