Go with a Field style lab, Not the Bulky english style show dog, There indurance is much lower. I have a son out of Rebel the top running Yellow male the last three years until forced to retire from an njury. When he was bred to a field champ daughter of Mr. Independance. She also carries a Master Pointing Retriever title, Mine does not point but has the energy of a pointer but coupled with the labs ability to turn it off and be very calm in the Duck blind or livingroom. This is a good al around style to look for, And I have had a few good running field dogs. I also just got on the breeding list for a Wiem pup out of the two top wiems running in the country for the last two years. For class and a truely outstanding upland dog, They can't be beat. But you must do your research. And there are still good wiems out there, But they don't come cheap. But either does a trip to the Dakots's or Havre Mt or Eastern Wa for that matter. So why skimp on the workhorse that will be beating the bush for the next 10 years, 500-1000 bird trips sure beat almost saw enough to get a limit. All around = Lab