Rob, Yes Riley came from a local breeder.However he comes from a line of champion show dogs not hunters. His great grand father won Westminster several years ago and his brothers and sisters are local champions. I could not assure you that another dog from this breeder would hunt as well as Riley.
We took Riley along on a Pheasant hunt one day on a whim.
Dang if that dog didn't start to hunt! A couple of bird wings and a few weeks later and he knew what I wanted him to do. I attribute his quick training to the breeds intelligence not any skill on my part.I just made a game of it and was patient and consistent.
I'm sure if you get in contact with a hunting breeder they could point you in the direction of a breeder near you. Bob
