I too had an AWS. Female lived 15 years. She was the perfect size to put in the back of my cub. I used her for grouse and ptarmigan. She was a natural partner in that she kept a cone of operation of about 90 degrees in front of me and stayed within about 25 yds. When hunting in willows she maintained this style even when I could not see her. The birds would come out of the waist high willows, if I downed one she would get it even though I couldn't see her. Very oily coat, sweet and gentle.

Last edited by pak; 07/05/15.
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