funny my best draathar was my wifes shadow. in the field she was a machine. we trialed her in michigan and used her for 2 blinds at st lukes bay. at one time i had 20 burger burners in the 70,s. buying chow 1,000lbs at a time. one thing with gun dogs. there loyal and will give everything they have for you..i work my blk lab every morning including christmas day. ,and yes he curls up on the couch.dogs are kids you dont send to college lol.