Original: h2oknine,
I prefer a lab they can handle the cold a lot better than a pointer and shorter hair
I have never had a problem with my GSP getting cold while hunting; I have hunted some pretty cold days in Iowa. Now in the back of a truck going down the highway without an enclosed dog box, yeah she freezes her little docked tail off!
Original: drfatguy
Springers are the acme of pheasant dogs (sorry GSP flushers work pheasants and grouse better than pointers)
I am not sure what your evidence is for such a statement other than your personal opinion.
I have a GSP. She is a fine hunting companion and a good house dog. Oh they are a bit more hyper than some breeds but about par for hunting breeds IMO. I don't hunt duck or geese and if I did I would consider a German wirehaired pointer, Pudlepointer, or some other long or wirehaired type pointing breed. For me it doesn't get any better in the field then seeing a dog on point. I have buddies with labs and they find birds and are great retrievers, just not my cup of tea.
As far as Pointing Labs go I have seen a few and hunted with them yet have never seen one point. Even if they did I don't think is would do much for me, I like labs they are great dogs but they are just not a graceful pointer.