if your dog will answer you when callled, even when on a scent/chase then take it, if it wont leave it at home quite simple really, i take my russell bitch out beating and she is more than welcome she answers better than a lot of so called gundogs and is very handy for pushing birds out of very thick cover where bigger dogs wont get into.
my russell dog now, i wouldnt dream of taking out, apart from the fact i dont want to use him for bushing etc, he would be off and thats the last you would see of him.