I am now without a bird dog for the first time in 35 years. My last Boykin lost her battle with father time recently and it surely does not get any easier to watch them go. My pair of Boykins were proceeded by a lab and an incredibly capable springer. I got my start with a couple of beagle mixes that would hunt anything. My memories are wonderful and I am glad to have had the pleasure of hunting with all of these dogs. My life and access to land have both changed dramatically and another bird dog is not in my immediate plans. Once again, my memories are wonderful and I would do it all over without hesitation. Thanks for reading.