Getting ready to get Deutsch-Drahthaar

Hi DD owners,
One of the things I want to get when I move to BC, is a dog. I have looked into different breeds and it looks like DD is a breed that would work well for me. My hunting is very mixed type of hunting and DD seems to be a multipurpose dog. I plan to get a dog next spring.

I am curious, what is the cost of a DD puppy (i would prefer a male)? Also, how much should I spend to have someone train my dog (for hunting)?

I grew up around german sheppards and maremma type dogs and have never hunted nor trained a dog. I mean i taught dogs simple tricks, but would like to get dog well trained, so I can take it hunting with me and have a successful hunt. I hate spoiled (untrained) kids and dogs :)

Now this is just my opinion, but I think with all the information (CDs, books,and you tubes) available out there on how to train a versatile breed dog you'd be wise to train your pup yourself. It will be far more rewarding and the dog will likely work for you a whole lot better,,,,,plus, there's a few people on site who have trained very polished hunting dogs that I'm sure will be more than willing to give you advise. i.e.. Jim Foxton, Rainer (jagen mit DDrs), etc.

If you can't work all the kinks out with your pup/young adult dog then maybe pay to get the help of a trainer to assist you,,,,but I think you should be there.

Get ready for an adventure!

Where to start ....
IMHO ... "pup cost" should NEVER be a factor when considering a DD (I understand you are curious, but the "DD commitment" is so much more). More importantly & putting it into perspective, it should be about purpose, personal commitment and love of dog ... I easily have $30-$40K into my 5 yr old DD based on training, travel (North America & Europe), gear, insurance, dog-focused hunting trips (birds & big game), etc. .... the boys/girls on here can chime in.
A DD (as Hotload so aptly describes) is like owning a Lamborghini/MOAB crawler ... if you're worried (I know you said curious) about the "starter cost' - wrong dog.
The breed is special and takes a special commitment.
Training ... your pup deserves to train with you (because you have committed to him). It's about the bond. And YOU need to BE trained in all things DD. It's a ride. You will never have the lifelong "bond" or the "deep" unconditional love (hunting or otherwise) if you turn the keys over to someone else to train. Go through it together and you will be rewarded.

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Originally Posted by mastercaster

Now this is just my opinion, but I think with all the information (CDs, books,and you tubes) available out there on how to train a versatile breed dog you'd be wise to train your pup yourself. It will be far more rewarding and the dog will likely work for you a whole lot better,,,,,plus, there's a few people on site who have trained very polished hunting dogs that I'm sure will be more than willing to give you advise. i.e.. Jim Foxton, Rainer (jagen mit DDrs), etc.

If you can't work all the kinks out with your pup/young adult dog then maybe pay to get the help of a trainer to assist you,,,,but I think you should be there.

Get ready for an adventure!

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Thanks mastercaster, yes, I agree with you 100%. I also like to do things on my own, as i find it quite rewarding. yes, i have been using internet as a source of knowledge, as many things i had to do, since coming to Canada, i have never done before (= the way it is being done here).

When I make a decision, I always like to consider all potential situations. There is quite a bit of chance of me ending up training the dog with some help, but would like to know how much trainers charge, etc., in order to make fully informed decision.

Yes, I hope I get a chance to meet some of the folks with DD from this forum, as they seem to be very knowledgeable.

Last comment, I have attended several horse clinics where i had to teach horses different tricks. I think i did alright. No horses were harmed and at the end of the day, they could do a few things they couldn't do before :)

Thanks mastercaster for your feedback!

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Originally Posted by BigSlapper

Where to start ....
IMHO ... "pup cost" should NEVER be a factor when considering a DD (I understand you are curious, but the "DD commitment" is so much more). More importantly & putting it into perspective, it should be about purpose, personal commitment and love of dog ... I easily have $30-$40K into my 5 yr old DD based on training, travel (North America & Europe), gear, insurance, dog-focused hunting trips (birds & big game), etc. .... the boys/girls on here can chime in.
A DD (as Hotload so aptly describes) is like owning a Lamborghini/MOAB crawler ... if you're worried (I know you said curious) about the "starter cost' - wrong dog.
The breed is special and takes a special commitment.
Training ... your pup deserves to train with you (because you have committed to him). It's about the bond. And YOU need to BE trained in all things DD. It's a ride. You will never have the lifelong "bond" or the "deep" unconditional love (hunting or otherwise) if you turn the keys over to someone else to train. Go through it together and you will be rewarded.

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Thank you BigSlapper. I believe i may have came out wrong with the way i presented my question.

I grew up around dogs, but they were guarding dogs. They were never used for anything else. Also growing up, i always had bunch of different animals around me. I have been thinking about getting a dog since I came here, but so far, i live in places that are not dog friendly. I don't want to have a dog, if that dog can't have place to run and do other dog stuff. My current living conditions will change in the nearest future and thus, i can finally get a dog.

I have been researching different dog breeds that would fit my needs. I have always liked german sheppards, labradors, but I believe their traits are not what i need. I do different types of hunting and want to take a dog with me. It can be an elk hunt, deer hunt, where i might need a dog to trail blood or simply alarm me of a bear or a cougar. I also like hunting birds in the forest as well as in grassland and might need a pointing dog. Waterfowl is also something that i like to hunt and dog would be nice to bring ducks from water (guys who went with we, didn't want to jump into water). Most of my hunting is solo hunting, and dog would be a great addition, especially when camping. I have researched several breeds and DD seems to be a breed that would work well. I had known a few people that had DDs back in Poland and they were used for hunting, including pushing bush in driven hunts. I was never able to see that or even interact much with them, but i am familiar with them.

Yes, i understand that there is more cost to a dog, than just the cost of a puppy (like with a vehicle, not only sticker price or even cost of fuel). It is obvious to me. My question was to get more less an idea how much money should i expect to spend. I like to shop around and compare prices, specs, etc. (when it comes to trucks, equipment, etc.) I am currently planning steps for the next year and have developed 5 year plan. I asked about the cost of a dog, because i need to budget in expense as well as lead time, from ordering to getting a dog.

yes, I understand the commitment. Thank you for this comment, as it shows that you really care about your dogs and you don't know me. There are lots of yahoos online and in real life, who get a dog and after a few months, dog ends up in a local animal shelter. Thank you for making sure i understand this and I do.

Thank you for sharing your costs of owning DD. I probably won't be spending this much, but I will definitely offer lots of care and heart.

Thank you for your comments about training. I understand and completely agree with you. My grandfather was great with dogs, and even though we spent lots of time together, my question about the trainer was coming out of worry that i might not have all the tools and knowledge required to train such a dog. I would like to train it on my own, but if there is someone around to share some knowledge with me, that would be great. I have seen untrained and spoiled dogs and I don't want this to happen to me.

I understand your comments about lamborgini, but I think DD is more like a Unimog: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unimog If i ever owned lamborgini, then i definitely would take classes of how to drive it in a safe way at different speeds. My original intend was to do the same with a dog. By the way, I would buy unimog first before I get lamborgini. I am still in the market for unimog, but thing that scares me is cost of parts. I will get one, one day though :)

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Hello Sambor i know its an old post but did you get your DD dog

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Originally Posted by BC AMBUSH

Hello Sambor i know its an old post but did you get your DD dog

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ya ... what Bc Ambush asked???