Bird dogs are supposed to have "soft mouths"!! Unfortunately, somebody forgot to tell them that! They are also supposed to be good at "fetching", I.e. Retrieving - that doesn't always work, either! Labs are smart, most days! Even when mixed with Border Collies and mentored by an Irish Water Spaniel, who forgot she was supposed to wait for the birds to be shot before retrieving them. Long story!
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