Versdog,
I think we are saying the same thing except you went the pointer route and I went the flusher route. I had English pointers and red setters which would cover ground (I also used them in Shooting dog stakes with FDSB) and when hunting chukar, it was easier to keep track of them in a truck than on foot. I now hunt in the UP of Mi and the cover is tight. One tracks the bird by sound. This is why I said to check out the manner in which the different breeds hunt. One never knows what'll blow their dress up. I hunt with a terrier. Never thought I would use a terrier as a primary upland and waterfowl dog. Amazing what German testing can do, isn't it.

Dr Fatguy

Yes DR I think we are saying the same but we have each chose different roads. The thing I am impressed with is if you use the german testing system it is developed to make the hunting dog breeds better by the breeders having the dogs judged by a standard which is soley developed for the foot hunter.

PSE
You have to let us know what you get or want to get.

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

For birds, I like Short Hair. Brittanies are excellent also, but more
maintenance than Spanish Short Hair or German Short Hair.

For Bear I like Plot Hounds.

For Hogs I like Catahoula .

For Deer I like Red Bone Hounds,

For Coons I like Bluetick Hounds,

For Ducks, I like Golden Retrivers,

For Rabbits I like Beagles,