RE: Flushers shouldnt take the back seat
I have5+ years old Springer that has never been to a field trail, so I cannot honestly comment on the attitude of others.
My experience is very simple, our contact with other bird dogs is during hunting season. I have never felt any other hunter and his/her dog ever showed any signs of superiority because of the difference in breeds. I conside that a very fortunate thing.
I have hunted over GSP's and just love their style. It is truly a pleasure watching a fine pointing dog work to his/her potential. The same can be said of the flushing breed. To watch my dog and other flushers work the fields is also a thing of beauty.