My neighbors have several (expensive) Lab/Standard Poodle "crosses." (I'm not sure whether they are a recognized breed or not, but they COST like purebreds!).

They are beautiful, well-trained, intelligent, and affectionate critters--just about what you'd expect of crossing two wonderful breeds.

But (here comes dat BIG BUTT), those are both also wonderful HUNTING breeds! My neighbors are more interested in home made wine than hunting, but does anybody hunt with "doodles"? If not, why not?