Ryan,

You'll have no problem hunting upland birds if you choose a Chessie. Although I do hunt waterfowl on occasion, most of my hunting is for upland game and my dogs do quite well. Actually, my dogs have hunted 19 different species of game birds, so that pretty much squashes most peoples opinion of the breed (Read my signature).

I will say that Chessies are not for everyone, but I can't say enough about the breed. They're great house dogs, very protective (not mean, as it may appear) and aim to please. Check out the spring issue of Upland Almanac as I just did an article on CBR's.

Gary