Originally Posted by
Oldtimr
Uncle Nicky, pointers and setters hunt with their heads up they are suposed to, they are still using their noses to find the scent cone. Hounds hunt with their nose down. You don't want a pointing breed trailing nose down like a hound, at least I don't.
If we were talking about hunting a crop field or thicket for grouse, pheasants, or chukars, I'd agree. But I'm talking about a dog that's been bred for generations to specifically target turkeys in the fall. She has great eyesight hunting ability already, I'm mostly concerned with her picking up a trail of birds that may be a few hours old and following it, instinct will kick in once she spots the flock. Anyway, that's what I am concentrating on with her right now.