Dennis, I am sure ,but my reply was in response to Michael's statement that 99% of FT retrievers have never seen a duck.
That said, our Field Trials...
I wish you every success with your black female Kirk.
'Marking ability' has never been nor will ever be a trait that is bred in a dog (imo) . It can...
Any success by any dog in competition no matter the field ,has very little relevance to lineage. Other than those who promote or sell it.
When a pup...