As far as a flusher goes, my Boykin Spaniel is working out for me better than the labs I had previously..........I used to keep Britts also.........this Boykin is by far the smartest dog I have had, maybe she is the exception, but she has learned faster thaneither of the other breeds. I use her for everything I hunt, 2 winged creatures.
Whatever you do get something, that's the only reason I hunt anymore--to enjoy the dog.