PSE,
Didn't you post about a whippet? How is the whippet working out? I have shot pheasants and grouse over a whippet and had a great time. I even taught a retired racer to retrieve. These sight hounds can see farther than any bird dog so mark well. They just can't handle cold water. Let us know what type of bird dog you end up with. Take the whippet out when you work the other dog. You can teach a whippet to course pheasant by letting the dog chase the bird in the air. if the bird flushes and can't stay airborn the dog will get it.

Dr Fatguy