Thread: Are Labradors good at finding Large Game?

I've been doing research into selecting a good breed of dog as an tracking / indicating dog for large game ( deer, pigs and goats ) but I also want a breed that is good to keep around my children.

I've looked into Labradors and all I can find is endless information on their use as waterfowling dogs ( which I understand is their main use ) but I'm wondering if anyone has any experience in using Labradors as indicating dogs for large game and what the success rate looked like?

I know there are other breeds such as the Hungarian Vizsla that are great pointing dogs but I'd like a breed with a more moderate energy level around the house, hence the interest in Labradors.

So if anyone has any information regarding the use of Labradors as indicating dogs for large game animals ( not in their traditional use as duck dogs ) I'd be really interested in hearing from you and what you think about the breed in this role.

Cheers