I raised to brittanies when i was in junior high and hunted behind them many times. I had problems with them wanting to run out too far but after i put a shock collar on them and zapped them less than a hand full of times they never went out too far again. Brittanies are a little more hyper than springers too. In march i will be getting a springer pup and look forward to training her to do lots of things. Springers are very intelligent and have the most loving temperment. They love to retrieve (more than brittanies) and were bread as flushing dogs. However I have heard of some that point like the parents that i am getting a pup from. Since they were bread as flushers they will probably stay closer to you while in the field, alot of it is training. I do have a love for each breed but since i was introduced to springers I will have one for the rest of my life.