The best upland dog I ever had and the smartest was a Weimaraner. Unfortunately because I also used him as a retriever under the worst conditions I shortened his life. They are not bred for breaking ice. He was such a big hearted dog that when his feet got sore from just working so hard he would hunt on 3 feet and alternate every little while. I could go on for an hour about this dog but will stop here. Suffice it to say that he exhibited extraordinary behavior that he will always be my best all around dog.