Ask just about any sporting dog trainer what they commonly hear from prospective clients, and you’ll often hear about the disconnect between wanting a high-drive dog and owning one.
This is the reality of a lot of folks who buy German shorthairs, or pick up a well-bred American Lab pup (as well as plenty of other breeds). While it’s easy to think about the paint job when choosing a new dog, it’s what’s under the hood that will shape the course of your life together. If there’s a lot of extra horsepower, you’ll have to figure out how to manage it.
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