I've had PLs for over 13 years.
They don't handle the heat as well as a GSP, but they handle the cold better.
They aren't as fast as a GSP, but many times my dogs will find birds that GSPs have run past. The PL doesn't have quite as much endurance as a GSP, but good ones that are well conditioned will be plenty enough dog for the average hunter.
If you're going to get into waterfowling, the choice is simple --- PL all the way.
It's really nice to be able to go out for an early morning duck/goose hunt with a dog that can handle icy cold water and make fantastic retrieves -- and then later go out for upland hunting with the same dog.

If you have any questions, feel free to get ahold of me (names of breeders etc) and if you do end up with a PL, be sure to get the "PL Training bible" -- "Training the Pointing Labrador", by Julie Knutson. You can order it direct from their website at www.gunclub-labs.com/

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