Cheryl, Just thought I’d update you on Sophie. She is now in her third week of training. Andrew and I spent all day today (well actually every Saturday) watching her work, and being trained ourselves. She is doing great, she is a much better student than some of the other dogs. Actually most of the other dogs are Labs, it’s a California thing. They train them for dual purpose i.e. upland game and waterfowl. I have to say some of them are very hard headed and need lots of correction. I on the other hand have an upland dog that will work waterfowl. You should see her retrieve, makes no difference to her land or water. The best part about Sophie is that she needs minimal correction, when training, she really is a quick learner. In just two more weeks I will be shooting birds over her, and I think in three more months I’ll have a super gun dog. After her training is concluded I’m thinking of entering her in some AKC hunt tests for pointing breeds. I really think she could work up to the master hunter title without too much of a problem. To your credit everyone who has seen her work, points out that she is very well bred. Again thank you for a very wonderful pet and hunting companion. I’ll keep you updated.