DU987,

For a plain old meat dog, "Water Dog" is fine.
For a really good meat dog (of which you will be very proud)and one that could compete in low to mid-level Hunt Tests, "10 Minure Retriever" by Jophn and Amy Dahl.
For an exceptional meat dog (that everyone will be in awe of), and can compete in the highest levels of Hunt Tests, the "SmartWork" series (by Evan Graham) or the "Lardy Articles", by Mike Lardy.



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