I have been training bird dogs for over 20 years and am partial to Brits and GSPs. Do NOT get one of these if you have allergies. Do attend a training organization such as Navhda or
a Shoot and Retrieve session. At one of these Events (There are a lot in Colorado)You can find local chapters on the internet there will be plenty of friendly people who will talk all day long about there dogs and you can find good breeder leads. See the dog breeds work and find out that there are a lot of fine working dogs that will fill the bill for you. They are all going to look great. Your allergy is a real consideration to the happieness of the familyand dog dont rush it will be worth it to get a correct fit.