My dog, Max Bud (Maximum Buddy) is a Black and Tan Rooster Cruiser.
He's a Springer/Rottweiler(sire) mix that looks like a Gordon Setter on steroids. He's eleven now and 55 pounds of hunting enthusiasm. He has over 300 birds to his credit. Mostly pheasants with a few quail and partridge for good measure.
We got him when he was six weeks old. He's smart as all get out and a gentleman to boot. Home schooled with the silly notion that any dog can hunt well if he is brought up right. Besides being a wonderful companion and part of the family he's a hunter. The best compliment came from another hunter with much experience with purebreds. "Max here would put to shame many other dogs that cost owners four figures to train to be hunters."
Guns I generally use in 12 ga. are Winchester Model 21 choked .005/.015, or a 12 ga. Gamba SLE choked .010/.012. Lately, though I have used an early 1930's vintage Model 12, 16ga named 'Murder'. It's a straight gripped, 28" barrel with a factory full choke. Fits me like the proverbial glove and I shoot it better than I really am. Go figure.
We do have lot's of fun.
Tony
