It is important to enjoy your puppy, and enjoy the training process, and to look forward to taking your youngster to the yard or field every day. This starts by picking the right puppy to start with. People love to get so scientific and analytical when it comes to picking a puppy. I say that this is not Rocket Science, but comes down to personal preference and having a little common sense. Breed and Gender of your new puppy really comes down to your personal preference. If we really wanted to sit and have a discussion about this, we could find pros and cons in all Sporting Breeds as well as in Male or Female. Use some common sense about who you are as a person, hunter and dog owner. Be realistic, do your research, find a reputable breeder and pick the type of dog that you like and the gender that you prefer.

- Ryan Fortier