I live in Washington State nd numbers are good. I have not been out yet but hear from friends that they may be up a little or the same as last year, which was a great year.
In Washington English Setters, Brittaneys, and GSP/WHPs would work the best as long as they can range out to cover the big country. The heat is a problem in the early season but as it gets cold the longer hair coat is good to keep the cold off your dog.
When the time comes to get my dog I'll be getting one from this breeder
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