ORIGINAL: Doc E
Although lots of breeds can do well with Grouse, the true specialist is the English Setter.
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as you see,we all have our favorites..mine is LONG LEGGED SMALL LAB..they train easy, dont run away,they hunt close to you,dont chase deer,briars dont stick in hair, feet are strong ,they can swim, they can handle themselves against other dogs and animals,good nose,good in home..
they are not great at all hunting but handle all better than other dogs..gsp is another one i like..it weather is bad or swamp water,high grass etc..those other dogs have a hardtime..i seen many a dog walking behind owner in 50 years do to high grass ,snow, water, swamps, rain, wind..
lab oe gsp are 1 tough all around dog..my favorite in 50 years to do it all,not great but good is the
long legged smalllab.. PS,if you can get a POINTING LAB,OH my what a dog you would have..