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I'm sure glad I don't have this dog around...
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=P9Fyey4D5hg

That dog does so much it would make me look bad to my wife...er I mean worse.

Should I be concerned about a preacher supplying a hunting dog? If I say "whoa dammit" am I likely to get bit or the dog just run off?

Use caution in financial dealings with any overly religious person. In my experience, they are some of the worst crooks around.

Chuck:
Buy what you fall in love with. You will work better with that pup and you are going to have it for 10 to 14 years. For me that has always been Setters and GSP but there are plenty of breeds that will get the job done. For warm weather and style a English Pointer would be hard to beat but I am not sure how affectionate they are, never owned one.

I would talk with a number of renowned trainers before going with an exotic breed. They should be able to give you a honest read on the breed and will not have a vested interest in the breed.

Mike

English Pointers tend not to be the most affectionate critters. They have the "2 minute" rule IMO. That being they can't sit still for more than 2 minutes. Bob Wehle, the father of Elhew pointers, bred quite intensively for all charecteristics. One being affection/compatability. If you get an English Pointer, get an Elhew dog.