I have been using a Deleware Black Lab to hunt duck, Goose upland birds. He is an excellent dog and I see my boys and I walking away with plenty of birds compared to most. He needed very little training and was a natural at pointing and holds well when out a bit. He also loves the water, which we need for WF, but this also isgoodfor pheasant - I have seen dogs stop a rivers/pond when on it but mydog just jumps rightand scents the far bank to drive them back to us.

The only thing tough with this dog is that he just does not like other dogs - especially when scent. I try to keep away from the crowded areas - which is hard opening day and early in the season. He also ignores the Gun Dog collar I bought to train - when I hit him he looks around like he was stung by a bee.