Quote Originally Posted by 835 View Post
its hard to read a thread objectively when the Pro's are calling each other out. There are 4 guys here who are extremely dedicated to their dogs and what they do. With knowledge that far exceeds mine as well as who ever it is asking the question. But every time its a throw down. If people would just put down their thoughts plusses and minuses and not trash the other guy The OP could learn or at least form an educated idea.
If you think this was bad just visit the Covid thread.

As with anything internet related it’s trying to sort out and decipher whose opinion and advice is useful, accurate and worthy……….and whose is not.

Anyway, I doubt Brent is ever going FF his daughters dog and I’m sure the dog will have a long and happy life being a pet, chasing sticks and playing with the kids……..which is probably the most valid reason of all to own a Retriever…..or any dog for that matter.