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I am fond of English Pointers and English Setters. I have both breeds but prefer pointers because they have loads of stamina. But I love setters too. I have seen good dogs in all breeds and sometimes wish I had a good Brittany Spaniel. I prefer pointing dogs over flushing......I guess because that's what I was brought up with...Dad had them. If I were a beginner I would not want an English Pointer. They can be hard headed. After saying all this I think the best advice is to make sure you pick a dog from HUNTING STOCK with proven breeding. A worthless dog eats just as much dog food as the national champion.
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Probably not the dog you want/need [img:left]  [/img] But she's the dog for me. [img:left]  [/img] YMMV.
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Here is a picture of my water dog, plus she chases pheasants and rolls in dead animals. All the traits you would want, I highly recommend an English Setter. Chris 
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Chris, I'll cast another vote for the 30-35 pound English Setters. My dog last December --  she turned 9 the 6th of August. Her daughter --  now pushing 7. Three generations of Gene Mahoney Setters in my livingroom 15 March 2009 -- 
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We're not makin this easy on him, are we?  Lots of dogs to be proud of.
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Or you could get a few breeds like I did.  A classy English Pointer  An old snow crusted German Wirehaired Pointer  Then there is the old yellow dog.  And then the latest addition. Another one of those wire hairs.
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Hi:
You may wish to rescue a bird dog. There are many to choose from! Once you have selected the breed, get in touch with a rescue organization that rescues that breed. You can find a great dog this way and both of you will be richer for the experience.
Look in local papers etc. for dogs from homes that "did not work out" for various reasons. Go to uplandjournal.com and ask these questions. There is a very large pool of great dog owners on that site who can guide you. I would recommend that all hunters who hunt with dog(s) join this site! There is a poster known as Spinster who is constantly posting dogs for adoption. She may be able to find you what yoy want near to where you live. Try a local vet or shelter to see what you may find.
If you are very lucky, you may find a dog that is a mature dog tht is ready to hunt! It has "papers" house trained and trained to hunt. Keep looking until you find what you are looking for as it will be a great deal for both of you!
I will go out on a limb and say,"Rescue, do not buy."
Best of luck,
Franchi
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