I lost my 13 year old Griffon this past October. We hunted everywhere from Maine, U.P. of Michigan, Minnesota, South Dakota, Kansas, and Illinois. He was by my side from day one and went trout fishing with me in the off season. He was diagnosed with liver cancer and went down very quickly. We spent our last day going to all his favorite places and one last walk around the fields I first trained him. Miss you Magoo. RIP and wait for me.

These videos are a reminder to enjoy every minute we get with our pets. Sure they can drive you nuts at times, but the joy and bond you make with your pet is real, enjoy the time you have with them. Unfortunately, they always leave us quicker than we want!!!

I very rarely leave comments, but I wanted to thank you for making this video, and including the part about losing your Springer. I lost my 12 year old English Springer on August 4th of this past year; it was and still is the hardest thing I have gone through, even though it is inevitable and I knew it. Springers seem to become such a big part of your family "in a wonderful way" that I believe it sets them apart from other breeds. I am just starting to look into another English Springer, as you mentioned each dog has its own personality and you will never get an exact replacement, I think that is important to remember.

Brought back memories of our two welsh springers, and anticipation for our coming new arrival. Thirty years of happiness.

Thanks to all the people involved in this video and the emotion they were willing to share. Losing a companion or having to put one down is one of the most emotionally brutal things I've ever had to do.

I have had two Springer Spaniels the first I lost her when she was only 4 she was the apple of my eye. She was the best hunting buddy I have ever had. We got another a month after we lost the first one I know I was not replacing her but he filled that empty spot in my hart. He is ten now and we have not missed a grouse season here in Colorado yet. Every time I watch him work it makes me proud to be involved in their amazing but short lives. We hunt my first springers favorite place and I feel that in the shadows under a big spruce there she is coaching my current one on the tricks of hunting that Wiley grouse down. They are an amazing breed and even though you only have them for a short time they give you two life times of joy and memories.

Lost our 12 1/2 year old Springer,also called Dixi, around 2 months ago,in an accident,absolutely shattering to everyone in our family.After 40yrs of dogs,the best dog we ever had.She was not a trained hunting dog,but just a great family pet,and still liked to hunt Quail,etc,herself.Such a great companion,our new pup has huge boots to fill.Cant be without a Springer.😋

Dogs elevate the mere, minute act of shooting into hunting. They are what brings and immerses me into wild places. It would be a shallow experience without them. Thanks for making this film🐾🐾

Beautiful video! I was 5 yrs old when I got my first Springer…I’m now 70 and own my third and last Springer Spaniel…they are truly the most loving and loyal dog breed! Each one has made my life better!!!

“The last ones” - what a line about wild bird game. Whew!

Beautiful Film for all of us that love our hunting dogs, wild places and receive the joy they give us in the field and home.

I felt their tears talking about the loss of Timber. I lost my sweet springer Brandy Jan 2022 at the age of 16. She was a good girl and a great hunter. God Bless Timber

I had three Springers, They were awesome with my family. I know what it means to have to put one down. It is gut wrenching!! I now own a Britany. Really awesome field dog. They all were a part of the family. I'll never forget any of them

Springer's and grouse, been at it for 60 yrs and the most memorable beings to share a life with.

I had and hunted springers my whole life.. and to this day 20 yrs later I still miss my first springer chelsea... put down my second one after 14 yrs of companionship.. have two now a 8 yr old and a 10 month old.. they are the best dogs... and miss them deeply when they leave us.. hopefully will be reunited when its my time.

We too had a bird dog named Timber. She was a GSP. She was 2 months shy of 16 years old. She was the most tenacious unrelenting force in the woods. A once in a lifetime bird dog. Her loss was so painful I could not speak her name for 2 years without breaking down.. yet we move forward, because the joy of sharing our home with dogs far out weighs the sadness. We too have a youtube video. A tribute to timber gsp. I hope you can find it. Enjoy. Keep some tissues handy. Good luck Frank F.

Thank you. Flint was my Springer. A smaller dog with heart and guts. He worked the heaviest cover we could find. He was a specialist. We hunted the little patches of cover bypassed or ignored. Seldom brought down many birds but we talked about the ones we did all the way home. When I drive by those places today, I still talk with him about those times.

Best loyal dogs in the world ever ❤️

God bless both of you. Your inspirational! I have a Chesapeake bay retriever that is an upland flushing dog! Pulls at the heat strings watching this! The bonds you make are unmatched.

The springers are great I got mine as a gift from my wife and I knew nothing about training a springer but that little dog taught me how to hunt birds she finally passed after 12 yrs old, broke my heart still, not over it after 4 years. Losing the pheasant population is bad but keep in mind that pheasant were imported from China in the 1800's and is not a native species. You can improve habitat for the grouse. What I have in S.C. are a very few quail, woodcock and snipe.

Absolutely unreal, you guys are amazing!!

I have had 2 springers and hunted with them in the field. first dog was from a farm breading dogs for hunting. she was incredible in the field. could even work sheep like a sheep dog. second dog was from show stock. a loverly companion but did not have the skills for a good hunting dog. i had to teach her a lot that the first dog knew from instinct. my next dog another springer from hunting stock. treat your dog well and you have a faithfull companion for life.

In Idaho I tried hunting Franklin Ruff grouse with my Britney Spaniel. Grouse do not give off a smell that my dog could detect. I sold that dog to a man that hunted Hungarian Partridge. He said they didn’t miss a point. Best dog he had ever seen!🥰

The curse of owning and loving dogs…You want to protect them from everything, and you cannot. I’ve lost a 4 month old puppy from a preventable incident, I’ve lost dogs to canine cancer, and I’ve lost dogs to old age. The losses haunt me…forever. Would I change what I’ve done? No. But the losses haunt me.

Always a great story.

I had a wonderful Springer that we found in Seward AK. She was a fantastic retriever with an excellent nose. I shot 27 different species of game bird over her all over the US. She wasn’t perfect for any one type of game bird hunting but she was perfect for everything. She only made it to 11 years old and losing her was painful in a way that only bird dog people would understand. I had a few Springers after her but she was the best. I’ll never forget the experiences we shared that wouldn’t have been possible without her. I guess it’s time for a puppy…..

Great story.

On my second springer, it’s the Jekel and Hyde that’s amazing. They’ll curl next you and never tire of being petted then, attack a briar thicket like a banshee!

В 2019 году погибла моя курцхаар. Очень долго и болезненно переживал эту утрату, как-будто потерял кого-то из близких родственников. Ни когда не думал, что будет так тяжело. Правильно говорят:" собака, член семьи". Сейчас охочусь с другим курцхааром, но первую часто вспоминаем всей семьёй.

Grew up in Michigan hunting grouse and woodcock with setters. I have a Springer now. Without dogs this world would be horrible. Awesome video

Thank you

I would say you did well by Timber. Children are so much more special. Teach them in your ways & they will continue this legacy.

I LOVE YOU ❤❤❤❤❤❤. GIANCARLO FROM ITALY , ROME

NICE

I’ve loved dogs since I was a small boy ! The saying goes in England and we should know that “a lab is born half trained and a springer dies half trained” tbh I love hunting deer so my choice of dog is a Bavarian mountain hound but that’s me! Having said that I’ve managed to train her to retrieve.

English Springer Spaniel 🥰

Ugh, lost our 10 month old Vizsla after getting hit. She was incredible. So many things we didn't get to do. She was already a phenomenal bird dog with high drive and tearing it up in the hunt test world. 😭

I had a Springer spaniel that was named Nicky. she Had no hunting instincts what so ever but loved to go with me i could never leave her home. Ok this is where it gets crazy lol. Nicky mated with an Afghan six drop dead gorgeous puppies all black. One of her sons became an insanely good hunting dog. My friends would run their school trained dogs through a field and find nothing. i use to tell them ok watch this. I would let Chewy in that same field and most times he would put up birds. They would just shake their heads in disbelief.

I tell everyone to get pointers or labs. When they ask why, i smile and tell them, it leaves more birds for me? Make the obsolete dog owners mad! Ha,ha,ha. Pa had good peasants, grouse and woodcock hunting up until around 1980. Everything went away quickly. Woods got to big in northwest pa and just plain no habitat for peasants in southwest pa. After military service i stayed out here in the middle of the country where at the time was an awesome hunting state gor pheasant, quail, duck and yes, big deer.. if you know how to hunt wild birds on public land with springers, it's still ok. Springers shine after the dumb birds are gone. Had springers since I was 14 years old in Pa till now. Didn't have one for 10 years while serving. After everyone give up around mid December , me and the pac get to bird hunting. Awesome dogs. Howerver, you people stick with labs and pointers! The guy is totally right about the game commission not cutting big enough patches to make a difference. Game biologists screw up everything they touch. Wyoming, here and pa. They do screw up big time

Hello, great video about hunting and springers! I have two springers spaniels (mother and one of her daugter) . Just a question: what is the brand of the orange harnest or vest (at 1'28") ? thank you very much !

On the 7th day God created the Springer Spaniel !

My Springer mix and I have a photo just like this thumbnail. She just recently passed away and now I am crushed.

Areason to walk yet the digs are so much part of it

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Where did you get Timber and Fern? I just lost my field bred springer of 15 years and want one more good one.

Sadly the Grouse population in PA, for a variety of reasons has taken a turn for the worse. So sad to hear about Timber, dogs touch our hearts without us even realizing it.

I no how he feels when dialn died .i lost all my love for any thing. Springers are the best ever dog . It took me 2 years to evan think about a nother dog , but none will take dilian place ever . I get it

Why do Americans always wear orange when they hunt? It seems to make the idea of camoflage clothing a bit redundant. Is it because you are on public land, and you have to be careful not to shoot each other? Sorry, I don't wish to sound dumb, it just is not not something we do here in the UK. When we shoot, we wear tweeds, or similar materials which blend into the surroundings. But almost all of the land we shoot on is private. And I agree, Springers are the greatest! Best wishes.

Stubby tails on hunting dogs 😑