[JW!]

Choosing a versatile pointing dog breed can be done with some research. The most popular is the GSP - but with a cold climate you might want to consider a German Wirehair or a Wirehaired Griffon or a Pudel Pointer.

However what breed you pick is purely up to you. Any dog, as you found out, can be trained to hunt.

But today's versatile breeds - well they are bred for certain hunting characteristics such as conformation, pointing, demeanor, desire - lots of things are looked at.

Aftere you have narrowed down to a few breeds call the folks the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Assoc as they might be able to give you a list of breeders for just about any pointing breed in your area.

NAVHDA's [hilosphy is to help you train your own versatile pointing dog on both land and water and this is accomplished at the NAVHDA chapter level.

Google - NAVHDA.org

Or drop me a PM.

My breed of choice is the GWP. Trained to hunt on both land and water as stated above.

JW