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Uncle Buck · February 23, 2010, 09:24 AM

When I was a kid we had a lab. Friendliest dog we ever had and loved the water. Hours of entertainment for us kids and a heck of a retriever when we went hunting.

When we went swimming off the old Potter hill bridge, we would jump off the bridge and splash around in the water and the dog would come right over the rail of the bridge to save us. He would swim up to us and we would grab his tail and he would bring us to shore.

Last time I went duck hunting (Over a field) I had my miniature poodle with me. He was a heck of a retriever. The ducks were as big as he was and it was comical watching him.

If you are worried about shedding, then get a dog with hair, not fur. Hair has to be cut, fur sheds.

February 23, 2010, 09:24 AM	#19
Uncle Buck Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2009 Location: West Central Missouri Posts: 2,592	When I was a kid we had a lab. Friendliest dog we ever had and loved the water. Hours of entertainment for us kids and a heck of a retriever when we went hunting. When we went swimming off the old Potter hill bridge, we would jump off the bridge and splash around in the water and the dog would come right over the rail of the bridge to save us. He would swim up to us and we would grab his tail and he would bring us to shore. Last time I went duck hunting (Over a field) I had my miniature poodle with me. He was a heck of a retriever. The ducks were as big as he was and it was comical watching him. If you are worried about shedding, then get a dog with hair, not fur. Hair has to be cut, fur sheds. __________________ Inside Every Bright Idea Is The 50% Probability Of A Disaster Waiting To Happen.