Thank you.
Yes, he is doing very well retrieving.
When i contracted to buy him, i made the mistake of not clearing it with my wife so it would have been a decision we made together.
About 2 weeks after, we were talking about our old dog and how we missed a big dog. That's when i said oh, btw, i bought a dog.

She wasn't real happy, and prior to his arrival, was referred to as "that dog".
He is such a good dog, He has warmed her heart, and now she lets him on the couch, and general spoils him.
First she didn't want to take trap on the oryx hunt. It was her idea to bring him along.
We are both getting real attached to Mr Mellow. Only time he gets fired up is with birds. Bumpers, he does his job, but goes nuts when its a bird.
Listens, quiet,won't leave my side, just an all around great dog.
I hope onyx turns out as great for you.
Gotta go to work..... Cya.