To be honest mate I knew that I wouldn't have a problem with her grabbing game as she chases and pins anything that moves ... But I was very impressed with her nose and her willingness to crash into cover ... She has a massive prey drive and is constantly hunting and chasing ... BUT I was very very pleased with her retrieve as she can be a stubborn pup and is loath to give up anything she has in her mouth ... But fair play she came straight in and gave it to me so after a few mess about retrieves I let her keep the bird and carry it home to enforce the fact I am not taking it off her .......