kansasbrittany
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You know, I think we are all interpreting this question differently. And maybe it is a "loaded" question. Maybe even a stupid question. The question was, "what bird dog trait is most important to you as a pheasant hunter?" The key word in the question is "trait'. Webster defines trait as: a distinguishing quality, an inherited characteristic.
With this definition in mind I would have to say that "drive" is a trait since it's an inherited characteristic. Obedience is something that is taught. Thus, I don't think obedience probably should have even been one of the possible answers.
So I change my answer to "Drive" based on the above definition and information. However, I still feel strongly that obedience is extremely important in a hunting dog. This doesn't mean that the dog needs to be "under your feet", it just means that a person needs to be able to control your dog. I've seen too many out of control dogs in the field and it just plain ruins the hunt.
OK, so is everyone now clear on this question????
Yes, that's exactly why my reply is so long winded. I believe obedience is importan, it's just not the #1 thing I'm looking for in a dog.