tdulger
If your ever over my way by all means we can get out and do some hunting. I will be more than happy to show you what P stands for in the GSP, ----POINTER. Yes they are versatile or better yet considered continental breeds. Just so you understand the reason why continental breeds were bred were basically to poach. The middle class finially could own a dog but not a kennel as the rich. So they bred them to do it all. Only they did not own any land so they had to poach. Now you need to understand in most cases the penalty was quite severe if caught poaching. So poaching was a risky business then. Now put yourself in that era and consider what type of dog would you use, if you were poaching? I would wager you would be using the best. You know what, thats exactly what they did and what I and many others use today. I would highly suggest looking at all pointing breeds that are registered with AKC last year. I believe you will see I am definiately not alone in observing this breed of dog as being one of the best out there.

You are correct that testing,trialing is not hunting. It is the closest thing that can be judged and most are set up to simulate actual hunting scenario' s. I would personally hold more credit on a title given from being judged ( by usually two or more), than just a persons word that this so and so has a great hunting dog.

ed3592
Your boykin or dog does not think, but the wit from her owner putting his thoughts as hers on the board is hilarous LOL. I like the humor it made my day. I think a trip out west may be good for both of you, hope it comes available to you sooner than later. If your out there you may want to stop by and see chukarbuster he mentioned putting the tailgate down and letting the dogs run. Your boykin or you may sing a different tune afterwards.