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Best retriever I have ever had was not force fetched. She is almost 16 now, and is as naturallly polished as ever. She’ll hup to deliver, and will inexplicably deliver a dry mourning dove almost every time, her mouth is so soft. Scout never has had an e-collar on in her life. Never needed it.

Her great niece, Jet, is my newest Springer; she’s just over a year old and has an absolutely stellar field trial pedigree. Rambunctious as all get out, but just a little bit dishonest.

My intent is to train her like Scout, but, let’s just say I am keeping my options open.

Here's Scout:








And here is Scout with Jet, when Jet was 4 months old: