Bracco Italiano Dogs

[Big Horn Posse]

I was looking at one day getting a new hunting dog. Since Scarlett's passing I will not be getting another big game hound. I was thinking more along the lines of a bird dog. Lot easier on the knees hunting phesants than lions. I had Springers growing up, but I cant resist the saggy face of a hound. I came across this breed and they look like a cross between a GSP and a bloodhound. I was curious if any of you guys have been around them or are familiar with the breed.

[Pops]

most continental pointers do double duty as scent "hounds" and always have. the spanish & portugese dogs are houndy looking also. but that's about all i know on the subject.

[Trigghunter]

Try going to the NAVHDA website. they will be able to direct you. I just judge a NAVHDA test where one was entered. Not the most intense pointer I've ever seen but liked the water.

[Big Horn Posse]

They are definitely interesting dogs. I would prefer a breed that likes water. Lots of wetland areas around not just the uplands. Labs are very popular, but they are a dime a dozen just as the GSP and the rough coated version of the GSP, forgot the actual name of those. I think these would serve my purpose of a weekend pleasure hunter and an overall companion. It will be awhile before I get another dog, but it is nice to know what you want to get when the time comes........... I really miss my dogs.

[pegleg]

I can see how this is going to play out they will get all this bird training then one day they will start trailin some poor bobcat or coon . then that night the i wonders will start . and two weeks later the snow will fall and we will be hearing the progress of the bracco's lion trailing exploits so i say go for it ! just tell us how it goes and think about those pups. i bet you couldn't see the dog for the wrinkles n ears

[Big Horn Posse]

hmmmmmmm multi purpose hunting dog....... I think you are on to somthing there pegleg. You know as well as I do "you can take the girl out of the mountains, but you can't take the mountain out of the girl. "

[pegleg]

I SURE HOPE NOT!