Find it Catch it Kill it

Hi all got out pigeon shooting for the first time this season yesterday and had a great time and a lot of success. But I'm using the old mans decoys and decided to get out and get my own kit. is it best i get shell or full bodied and flocked or unflocked or does any of this actually matter? i was drawing the pigeons in well with my dads 40 year old decoys so i know it isn't everything but if I'm to spend money getting decent kit i want the best so any advice welcome lads cheers

Fancy ago at field trails then i suggest you get a new puppy and get training because you could get this dog to retrieve with alot of time and effort put in but it still won't be consistent, but could probably make a cracking rough shooting dog, and as for forced fetching i wouldn't even go there.