A good bird dog for the thicker tangles of Michigan. Looking to point, hold, flush, and retrieve to hand. Most of our woods are pretty thick, but there is some farmlands if you have the right connections. So I can't have a dog ranging ultra far Ill never get a chance to shoot.

Looking to have them work a bit closer to me, but still point and hold them.

Thoughts? GSP? ES? Other? Wife does not have any use for Brittanys, otherwise its pretty open. Thats the only comprimise I have to give and honestly thats too bad in my book. No waterfowling, just looking for a good upland dog. Have hunted over friend's springers and enjoyed it, but looking for more style and something to keep them tight before going up, so I get a better shot.

Just feeling this out right now and looking for some feedback. Thank you....