https://www.vdd-gna.org/breeders/ What I did was to call the breeders nearest me. I probably spoke to 10 or so. You'll get an idea of the breeder and the type of DD they are breeding. Western breeders with wide open spaces to hunt tend breed towards further ranging dogs vs a north eastern...
I was in your shoes a few years ago when I was trying to decide which breed to choose. At first I was leaning towards a lab, specifically one that was from a hunting line not just any ol' lab. If you can get the right a lab from a good hunting line and want a flushing dog you should be ok...
I have been using the Garmin Alpha 100 tts15 for a while. After all the investment in my dog it was one of the best pieces of insurance I bought. I wouldn't hunt my dog without it.
Its bourbon for me. I don't stick to one, part of the fun. Knob Creek 9 year, Knob Creek 9 year cast strength, Knob Creek 12 year, Elijah Craig, Angels Envy, Wild Turkey 101, Buffalo Trace, Widow Jane, Eagle Rare are all on my shelf. Eagle Rare is a good value for the price. Buffalo Trace is...