When I was about your age (30 yrs ago) I bought a GSP pup. I spent two hours a day with him training. He would point and retrieve wickedly..I tried him in the bush but he was very noisy and probably too young...Sadly I had to give him away at 18 months old as my circumstances changed and I had no place for him..
If you are going to get a dog be sure that you are going to be able to keep him mate because there is nothing worse than spending all that time with your mate only to have to part with him.
Bookmarks