Then be truthful with yourself. If you are a serious Bird hunter who is going to put the Dog into a lot of Birds and often, then go for the best you can find.
It takes a lot of Birds to have any Dog reach what they can be and the great ones deserve the chance.
If your are not, then a slower Dog with less pure drive may be what is best for you.
I agree with Natty Bumpo, the EC may be a little better in the Grouse woods, and tomorrow will be picking up a new 4 month old EC pup. Coming out of Goergia stock that is mainly used as pick-up for Quail.
Last edited by battue; 07/13/15.
