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There is no way that a Pointer or a Setter will everbe abetter retriever than a Lab for water fowl or Doves.
On the Same Hand, A Lab will never be a good as a Pointer or Setter at findingUpland Game Birds.
I have to think you just don't get out very much into the field if you think what you wrote above is an absolute "fact". I admit that as a generality Pointer and Setters are better upland hunters than Labs, but I know and have hunted with DOZENS of "labs" that were far better hunters and upland dogs than some Pointers and Setters I have seen in the field. I have also seen Setter's and Springers retrieve waterfowl far better than a lot of Labs. Dogs are as different from each other within breed as people.
Instead of trying to fire up people stating thatsome breeds aren't good upland hunters... maybe spend a little time working dogs for the upcoming season?