If you are considering a versatile pointing breed of dog, check out any NAVHDA event in your area.
The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Assoc has chapter's throughout the USA and Canada. The people of any chapter help each other train for both land and water for before and after the shot.
Checkout NAVHDA.org or contact me via PM.
A dog trained to any.level is a valuable tool while hunting fur or feather.
JW