I'm from Leigh and don't know of anybody in the area. Thanks for all the replies, I'll definitely get a dog once I'm settled in at the new place and read up as much as possible to do the best for the dog. Asked the missus how she felt about a dog and she said fine but she wasn't too happy when I mentioned a ferret! That's what you call a compromise lads. I don't do any field sports at the minute although I've always been interested in it but it's only now I'm in a position to do it as I'm just flying the nest at 24.
Cheers