Quote Originally Posted by David Thornton View Post
I think you need to be much more specific about what you hunt, how often, how will the dog be housed, can you train etc.

Much easier to find a quality Brit, or even a German wirehair if that is the look you are going for.

Range is a function of training and experience. I had an English Setter that you had to follow on horseback when we were out west hunting chickens but would be within bell range in the Appalachians where I live
Agree.

I've hunted quail over Pointers and English Setters all my life here in North Carolina. Dad currently has a Brittany and a Boykin Spaniel, as well as the Pointers ans Setters, that he uses to retrieve doves.

I find that sometimes folks tend to look for "fancy" breeds, instead of going for tried and true breeds which are, admittedly, less exotic. Don't know exactly why this is. I've seen people choose Drathaars, Irish Setters, Labs, etc., and be frustrated with their dog's performance in the field, but remain unwilling to switch to a workhorse (Pointer or Setter) because they just "liked the way the dog looked".

So, what type of hunting will you be doing and how often? Do you plan to have the dog in the house with you? Is the dog primarily a hunting dog or really a house pet? This would help us to provide better advice.

David