If you wanted a truly versitile dog the continetal breeds would be hard to beat if they are still tested through the European tests. I have a Drahthaar and have killed a limit of rabbits, pheasants, geese and killed a couple of ducks with him in one day. I have also Blood tracked deer, he has killed coyotes, coons and other fur. I know of people that use them for hunting hogs. He comes in the house at night and my kids (13 & 3) use him like a pillow while watching TV. The Germans believe in having one dog for everything. I dont ever look to have anything else for a dog.. Take a look at the group website. www.vdd-gna.org JMO I enjoy them.