Just put down a deposit for my first dog, a German Shorthair. I will mostly use him for quail, duck, and shed hunting, but also want a fishing buddy and dog to have around the house. I thought a lot about getting a lab, but I wanted something with a better nose and everyone I know has a dang lab.

What are yall's thoughts on the breed? Any advice?

Also, I'll be living in the Houston area so if anyone knows a good trainer please post their info or PM me.

If you want him to retrieve work on building his drive right away. down a hallway so he can't go anywhere but back to you. Mine is at 7 months and has a great drive, working on building his nose now. Great dogs.

-Sic'em

Really good GSPs are easy to find. If it come from a well bred litter, it should not be a probably getting it to do all of the things you listed. Good choice, just let the pup be a put and don't put too much pressure on the young pup. Exposure for the first few months to a year.

They are great all around dogs. My was just as much at home on the boat as he was in the pheasant fields. Sure do miss him.

Thanks guys. Makes me feel good about the decision.

Can't wait to have a good dog and BBQ quail on the smoker