Jerry, your Mearns Quail story reminded me of Emily, my Britt when she was a pup.
I and two friends went to Arizona to hunt Mearns Quail and I took Emily, my 6 month old Brittany.
One of the Shorthair's went on point and Emily was on high ground just behind the pointing dog. She launched herself and landed in the middle of the covey, snapped her head around and gave me a grin.
Later, she redeemed herself with many points and retrieves.


Jim