Pointer

It depends on how many different state hunting licenses one wants to purchase and carry a field when you go hunting. :D:D:D
 
I have not hunted with a huge number to them.
They work the cover a little different from what I have seen.

Don't know that there is a best, because it depends on what style you want.
And there is a lot more variation within the breeds than between the breeds. So you can find one of either breed that will fit your needs.

I have seen a couple of GSP that I liked, and a bunch of pointers.
 
Upland4Ever said:
which one properly trained works harder and pin points better?
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The well breed one that is properly trained. :)

But if you are talking about generalities, the pointers will have more natural point and run in them on average. There is a reason you see more pointers in field trials than GSP,

The GSP may have more natural retrieve, and will generally do better in the water.

But what you are asking is really not a question that can be answered, because there is some much variation within the breed. You can find a Pointer or a GSP that will do what you want.
 
Upland4Ever said:
which one properly trained works harder and pin points better?
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Really, It all comes down to the length of the tail. :eek::eek::eek:

I have hunted and owned both breeds and have a passion for each of the breed’s capabilities. I now own 5 GSP’s. I personally think that it depends on where you hunt and what you want to hunt. I have to agree with SetterNut as there are more variations within the breeds that most are unaware of. I tend to like the versatility in a GSP as I hunt more than just upland game. The GSP IMO tends to be more all purpose. Properly trained both breeds have the ability to produce the intensity that any hunter would desire.
 
The breed standard "The tail is set high and firm, and must be docked, leaving approximately 40% of its length".

Most all breeders will have this done in the first few weeks.
 
Pointers and Setters are specifically bred to hunt and point birds. The GSP, and other "versatile" point too.

If all I was going to do was hunt upland bird, I would give the edge to the pointers and setters, If you are going to hunt waterfowl as well the Versatile dogs may have and edge.

But as stated before, you can find dogs in each breed that can do what you want. I had a Gordon Setter that would retrieve ducks very well. I have seen pointers do it too.
 
I've got both breeds. My best dog is a GSP. That beings said I've got a litter of EP's on the way that might give him a run for his money.
 
I've had GSP and EP and it just depends on your style. I love the EP energy and drive to hunt but I don't have the legs to keep up with them any more. The GSP's I've had have been great dogs but just work a little slower and with more attention to detail. In my youger days I wanted to hunt as much ground as possible and shoot lots of birds (EP). Now its more about getting outdoors and enjoying my time in the field (GSP). So it's all about style and how you want to spend your hunting time. Enjoying the sun and a couple in the bag is good enough for me now. 10 years ago the goal was to limit out as quickly as possible so you can get to the beer drinking. I can't drink beer like that any more nor and I've shot enough birds to prove I'm good at it. Now I just want a good dog to watch work and enjoy the great day god has provided us with.
 
If English Pointers and Setters are the High-performance sport cars of the pointing breeds, the German Shorthair is the pick-up truck. It's low-maintenance, reliable as the day is long and it can carry a load.
 
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