kshutingkid

Do you know the parents breeding? What registry are the parents listed? Field Dog Stud Book or AKC? Both? This will tell you alot concerning natural instincts. Even dogs without papers, if field bred, often make great hunters. Also,most oftenif the mother has a good nose, so will her puppies.

For training, there are several good books. I would recommend any Smith (Delmar, Rick, or Ronnie) book. They also have several DVD's out: www.ricksmithkennels.com .