ORIGINAL: packman64

My wife and son have talked me into getting a lab. We have our eyes set on a Yellow Male.

Now...this dog will be a family dog first. BUT..i would like to train him as best as possible for upland bird hunting. I havent hunted in a few years.Butnow that i am done with school and more settled in, i am hoping to get back into it, probably next year.

Is it possible to have a good family dog that is also a good field dog? What books should i get?

thanks for the help..

Forgot to mention...i have had 2 labs and a brittany so i do have some experience raising dogs. This will be the first time with a family and children though.