drfatguy,
I Said
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.
I think you are being a bit over cridical of me.
I first stated I have a GSP and I am fond of her as a hunting dog and house dog
Then I stated I didn't hunt Water Fowl and then named some breeds I would look at if I did or was going to start.
I continued by saying "for me" I like seeing dogs on point.
followed by a praise of my buddies' labs but reminded any readers that i am not intersted in them for myself.
and in conclusion I stated
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.
a fact followed by my opinion of Pointing Labs
AT NO TIME DID I STATE THAT GSP'S ARE THE ONLY WAY TO GO OR EVEN THAT
PSE-ARCHER SHOULD GET A GSP.
He can read my post, your post, Doc E's post and make up his mind for himself.
P.S.
I Thank you for clarifying your stance on flushers working birds better than pointers. I didn't mean to attack you in any way I was just making an observation. Oh and as no suprise I don't agree.
I know a guy can get a pit touchy when it comes to his Gundog. You can rag on a man's wife and kids but say something about his Gundog and Look out!!!!
pse-archer, good luck in looking for your gundog! sorry we may have gotten a little bit off topic but I hope you can find some useful information