ORIGINAL: it flies it dies
I would go with an English Springer... they are a little bit bigger but they are awesome family dogs and great hunters. They typically have a lot of energy when they are pups but grow to be very calm and quiet family dogs and are also great hunters. Here is a pic of my newest already looking for birds and only 10 weeks old...
I definetly agree with you there. I grew up with an ES. I was only few months old when my parents got him and we grew up together. Sadly, his hips gave out when I was 14 and had to be put down. But hewas an great dog, hunting and family petwise. I think the only reason why I could never get another one is because I miss Radar too much and I just wouldn't feel right getting another ES because its not the same