I have one and it is the best dog we've owned. He's a purebred from a shelter and was VERY timid when we first got him. I was planning on using him for hunting and so I had to get him socialized. He was gunshy at first but got over it eventually after slowly coaxing him into it.After about a year he learned who his BEST friend is--me. He lives and breathes for me and hunting. Everything he does is meant to please. He is a great hunter now and points beautifully, finding a good hundred birds a year. I trained him very little. He had basic obedience training and was trained to stay close when hunting. He can have a bit of a mind of his own. He will sometimes forget about you when hunting but is normally quite suitable.

He gets along great with my family and has never showed aggression towards anything if not called for(dogs picking on him). He NEVER picks fights. He wouldn't hurt a baby as was proven when my niece came over to visit for the week. He treated her gently and loved her as he does anyone.

I know everyone says this but you won't find a gentler dog or better hunter. I personally haven't. They have a great temperament and natural hunting instinct. As I said, mine was never trained but will hold a point. Once you go up to him, he will run and flush the bird. It is quite amazing.

Well, you know my favorite breed