A Dog's sense of taste

Pheasants4ever

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Has anyone had a problem with their dog either spitting out or refusing to pick up a certain species of bird? I have a buddy whose English Setter will retrieve ruffed grouse, pheasants, quail and partridge, but will not pick up woodcocks (Timberdoodles). I have heard that there are other dogs that will do this but have not seen it first hand except for my buddy's. Feedback?
 
Yes I had a dog that did not like to pick up Chukar or Dove, but would retrieve anything else, I was told sometimes the birds with finer feathers the dogs seem to dislike.

Chip:)
 
My Springer will pick up almost anything except woodcocks.I was told that this is because they have some type of oil on their feathers that some dogs dont like.
 
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