I had one for many years. Outstanding breed. Great family dog, awesome field dog. They hunt close so they are similar to the field work of a brittany, but they have a better temperament. They are not looney-hyper at home like a GSP, English Pointer or Brittany. More like a labrador at home.
They are do-all dogs designed to point, flush, retrieve, go to water, track game, etc. THey do it all. If you want a specialist dog, get an English Pointer or a Chesepeake Bay retriever. SMs are generalists like a Draathar. (another great breed)
