I have been intrigued by this topic for a while, from some of the blogs here. I have been a pointing dog owner for years, I am now trying what I think? is a nice Labrador. We have a bond. It's working. But I am an old dog, and I find myself reminissing about the special pointers I have seen. Sorry, continental breeds, no brittanies, shorthairs, Cesky Fouseks, are ineligbile. Pointers and Setters, (all coats) are eligible. I am seeking people who have the oldtime barrel chested male dog with range, spectacular nose, retrieving optional. You know this guy, he's a grand individual, fierce pride, and the one dog to put on the ground which always finds birds, period. If he's on the ground and comes back without a contact, there are no birds there. You can rely on that. Also his counterpart, a female, smaller, lighter, minces around primer cover to find dead birds or singles, almost always in easy gunshot range. The big boy finds the covey, and gets the thrills, this lady, ( always a lady), finds the money shot singles, and retrieves like a vacumn sweeper. I wonder does any body have these titans anymore? Or has seen one lately? Stories are appreciated, I wonder if anyone sees this these days. If you have one I am interested about dogs or pups. We all have dogs, most better than average, We like them, and they can do this thing occasionally, I am looking for the exceptional. The one that makes you stand up in the saddle to witness it. I had one, of 50+ dogs. Later, I saw a pointer derby find 12 bird contacts in an hour in front of a horseback shooting dog gallery, all other, 32 dogs none found more than 2. She found birds where there weren't birds. At least we can remember the old days, and the dogs that were there.