Sera_J
Posted : 3/31/2010 1:37:57 PM
Obviously as a public forum we see all kinds of folks come through, most with good intentions and then a few who goes against the mainstream, nothing wrong with that, but we really love our dogs on this forum ;) I apologize if we got over analytical, the written form can be difficult to read (you miss a lot that you get through a person-to-person conversation) at times. And things can be easy to misunderstand.
Sounds like either the GSP or Weim would be good for you. I had my boy out doing duck work in January/February they sell neoprene vests for them to help out the shorthairs (to stay warm). Of course Weims also come in a long hair variety, they are not currently accepted in the WCA/AKC Standard, but that will probably be revised at some point, they are accepted in every other country. So you can import from Canada. They also have a wire haired GSP, so that maybe an option. I'm of course very partial to Weimaraners, but, I better be!! :o) I think either way you can't go wrong.
*NOTE* IMO I do think the Weim is sharper, more like a doberman.... and to that end, you need to do a lot of socialization as a puppy. Weims are very aloof with strangers (by the time they hit about 2 yrs old, up to that point, they should be friendly) most GSP's I meet are very friendly... granted a lot of that is up to the individual personality, but that's how it is as a general rule. Read the Weimaraner standard. Read the GSP standard.
Good luck, let us know what you decide! :)