I am purchasing a bird dog in the near future. This will be a house dog and a family pet for my three young children first and foremost but I also want a well trained pheasant dog. I live in northern Indiana. I am considering A english setter but am concerned that this breed might not to work as close as I like for the relatively small fields I hunt. I would like some thoughts from anyone on other breeds to consider and any observations and opinions on english setters. PLease try and not turn this into another my dog is better than yours discussion just some honest observations of breeds in general. Thank you