Steve,
My area of the country and the birds I hunt are often in warmer weather even during late season hunts. A short haired dog is almost a must...or they have to get buzzed, which is not out of the question. I love everything about the Brits and E-setters/Lewellens and think I could be happy with one, but for the long hair. The few I've been around were friendly and obedient beautiful companions.
Chris,
Thanks for relating your experience with that breed. I've talked to 3 breeders around the country. All 3 seemed to know each other and spoke well of each other. The description of the breed were all the same; great house dogs, fantastic in the field, great instinctive hunters for their owners. Two of the breeders are right here in Southern Calif and hunt not only what I hunt, but also in the same locations.
