My Russell will bush all day long with loads of speed, she flushes game to the gun, she will kill rats all day, she'll go to ground, but she won't retrieve.
My springer bitch used to bush all day long with loads of speed, she flushed game to the gun, she was too soft mouth for rats, she was too big to go to ground, but would retrieve beautifully.
It all depends on what you want from a dog. My terrier is more versatile for me. I just have to retrieve my own shot game or wrestle her for the shredded carcass!!!
ah nice one you had success with both.then.
would you prefer a terrier/terr