Originally Posted By: Stan
Few dogs really like to retrieve doves. But they do it anyway if trained properly and have a great desire to please you.

My grandson, Lane, didn't like the feathers sticking all in his mouth, so I relented and allow him to use his hands.

SRH

You are a kind grandfather. <g> It's hilarious watching a dog pick up a dove the first time, dropping it and trying to spit out feathers. They aren't ready for the loose feathers, but as you say, they do it anyway.