They are very nice dogs are wonderful loving family dogs and still provide you with excellent hunting. I owned and raised shorthairs for many years including a champion dog and then changed to a Weim. She has been a great dog. I would suggest if you get one to take it to puppy classes and get them under control as they are very smart dogs and soon understand how to control you. They don't do as well in cold - cold weather as shorthairs as to no underlayer in their coat, but they are fine dogs.
