I currently own a GSP female that is a great housedog, and family pet. She is a little reserved with strangers at first, has to check them out a little bit, unless they are holding a shotgun. She is a wonderful dog, while I am outside doing yardwork she will stay in my yard or the nearby yards. I currently don't have a fenced in yard. I feel that she would be good on hiking excursions or possibly while fishing, haven't taken her yet.

Another dog I have been looking at is the French Pointer or Braque Francais. This breed looks a lot like a GSP, but there personality is more like a French Brittany or Brittany. I learned about this breed at www.gundogmag.com. This website has a lot of information about several different breeds of gun dogs. Another good place to look for dogs and some information, www.versatiledogs.com. They have several kennels listed there as well. Just letting you know what I have found.

Good Luck and Happy Hunting