RE: shorthair troubles
Thewall_13, First off I have had quail just vanish, never have figured it out. And I saw them land and went straight there. Now for scent, quail don't have much to start with, so if they lock down in cover the dog may not ever get the scent. If they move the dog will get it. If you have low humidity and a non-moving small bird there may not be any scent to get. Another thing, your GSP isn't old enough to have the experience and could go away from the scent. Go slow and easy for your dog, she will get it in time. If you bust a covey, call her back and give her time to settle down, she is pumped up! Then go look. If she finds them great, if not go look for another covey. She is just a baby.
Gselkhunter