If you're hunting upland, get an upland dog. A well bred GSP might serve you well, they will retrieve just as well as any lab/chessie/golden if trained right. Plus, good ones are excellent around the house. A GWP or griff should be considered as well.
This makes perfect sense of course, just that I have a soft spot for retrievers.
Well, sounds like you answered your own question, hey?
Do your research and you'll find a healthy, good performing lab, they're out there. Nothing better than bringing a pup full of promise and adventure home!
