The Springer From 100% field lines is considered the ultimate flushing dog.A well bred English Cocker is also right there with the Springer. Labs, Chessies, Goldens, etc. can do an adequate job as well, of course, but generally speaking awell trained Springer or English Cocker is the best bet if you want a top caliber flushing dog. That is their speciality....it's what they've been bred to do for generations and generations.

That certainly doesn't mean that you can't shoot birds and have a lot of fun with one of the retrieving breeds.. I've bred both Springers and Chessies for close to 20 years now, and the majority of the people I've hunted with had Labs or Springers.....I've seen a ton of both breeds work. My Chessies do a nice job as an upland flusher also. Equal to my Springers? No, they're not but I have a lot of fun and kill a lot of birds with them. Each dog is different, but generally speaking the Springer will cover absolutely every inch of ground....they go over, under, around, and through anything and everything. They are extremely animated and athletic....just watching them work is an experience in itself. You'll not find a happier, more enthusiastic hunter than a Springer.

Having said all that, go with your gut feelings.....you won't be happy with any breed if it's not what you really, really want in the first place.