Hi,
I have joined a local shoot in a trade off where I go beating in exchange for hunting permission with my Lucher and Whippet. Happy days.
I am currently beating without a dog but would like to take on a pup for next season. The decision that I am struggling with is - Springer or Cocker.
When I speak to the Springer guys they tell me to get a Springer because they are more intelligent but when I speak to the cocker guys they tell me to get a cocker because they are more steady.
For me the dog needs to be:
Bidable
Intelligent
Fast
Steady
All opinions welcome!