Thread: Hunting dogs vs pedigree dogs

I would say don't confuse show ring breeders with trials breeders. I have a hunting lines setter and he is very different from a show dog. Both come from breeders, just with different aims. At least with a pedigree dog you can see its blood line histories, genuine breeders test for the genetic issues common to their breeds as it not in their interest to sell sick pups.
If you want a hunting dog buy from a trails / hunting breeder not a show breeder.
If you want a family pet buy a show dog. (less drive)

Z