Something must be strange here. I've seen alot of people hunting with springers and I meet alot of people with springers at the dog park. It's a common place for dog owners. At any one time there's approximately 10 dogs in a 10 acre area. Perhaps I'm just noticing field types but the springers I've seen are small, around 30 lbs. My guess is that some kennel here is breeding small springers so they can hunt under blackberries. My setter is only about 35 lbs, and they are smaller than her.

Finding a small setter can be alot ofwork especially if you want it under 40lbs. I bought mine sight unseen. I heard good things about this breeder and I was looking at a second breeding. I spoke with the owner on the phone and he assured me mine was going to be like the mother, under 40lbs. I didn't get the pick of the litter but I got the second pick and chose the smallest girl. The first pick has matured 2 months faster (birdy) then mine and rest of her littermates are just getting it. I lucked out as I'm rather please with how this one is turning out.