They're beggars lice. Use Cowboy Magic before you go into the field. The few that do attach can be easily brushed out.Yeah, those darn things, whatever they are, are a pain when I get them on MY clothes! What a beauty!
DittoI would have to add they are definitely unique. Mine always seems to know when she shouldn't be doing something and hardly have to get after her. They seem to take any negative personally. They will position themselves so they can oversee everything going on around them. Imo they have a much more unique personality than a lab. Having been around a few labs, the Griff has a much better personality and is much more dedicated to the owner than I have seen in a lab. Downfall is all the brushing if you get one with a shaggy coat.
DittoMy friends parents bred WPG for years. When they started there was only like 50 breeding pairs in the states and all were hunting pedigree. Nowadays you should be sure to buy from proven hunting stock and not the now popular show line.
My friends family dogs were excellent close working dogs with soft mouths and liked to do water work. Their dogs were natural hunters that learned quickly but can be temperamental if pushed too hard.
Great dogs and I think they are the cutest puppies that grow into a somewhat ugly dog. lol
Good luck to you and your new partner
DittoFirst off, Griffs love cold that's not close to being true. They have a dual coat. It's the heat you have to watch them in. Seen one go down during a Master/Senior hunt test, it was fine the next day. Tested again, I wouldn't have ran the dog. Griffs are in-between a Britney and a GSP as how intense your training should be. Must be house pet as well. Can be strong willed. Look for conformation, a breeder that does KbKy, Hip tests at a minimum. The AWPGA site has a list of breeders. You could contact the AWPGA Rescue and see if they have any as well.
This is a great book and a lot is directed towards WPG's. They are very strong physical breed, I compare mine to a team of mules if he gets his mind set on going somewhere while on a leash. Lol. After training and spending time with him and you won't want another breed again. Also cowboy magic, showshine and a good metal wire comb will become your friend when hunting around begger lice.