RE: What kind of dog should I get
those are good points in the other post, i get to the point where i can' t decide what my next breed should be also. do some research, gun dog magazine covers both flushing and pointing breeds, and training tips for both. talk to people near you with bird dogs, and see if they will show you their dog in action. if you are just going to use it for your own personal use (not contests) you may want to stay away from breeders who use their dogs for them, they can be hard to control. whatever you get, the most important thing to do first, is to spend time with them, so they will want to please you, and hunt for you.
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