RE: Opinions on Spaniels
Is it fair for a hunter to only get three or four weekends a year free? Should the hunter with limited time be forced to endure the pains of a less well bred dog? Does a hunting dog that is well bred even know when hunting season is, or does it just know it enjoys hunting when allowed?
Any dog, whether a well bred hunting dog, or mutt benefits from an attentive owner who trains, exercises, and properly cares for their dog. It might seem a waste to some people to see a good gun dog not getting the time afield it deserves, but the owner will enjoy his hunting more, which in all truthfulness will probably lead to the owner finding more time to go afield. So long as the dog is properly cared for in the down time there is no reason not to get the most well bred dog one can.
The flip side of the coin is that if one isn't able to properly care for their dog, then they've no business owning one. Even a mutt.