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into the water. However, the Airedale has to be 

 taught first of all by dropping him overboard and 

 letting him swim to a boat until he gets to like 

 swimming, and then you can teach him land re- 

 trieving, after which he will go after sticks thrown 

 into the water. Of course, once he gets that down 

 he will retrieve ducks for you as well as anything 

 else that you might want picked up in the water. 



IRISH SETTER VS. IRISH WATER SPANIEL 



I wish you would tell me which one of the two 

 dogs is the best for ducks and low ground hunt- 

 ing — the Irish setter or the Irish water spaniel? 

 Where can I buy such a dog? 



Joe Moeoni. 



Ans. — It is an open question as to whether the 

 Irish setter or the Irish water spaniel would be 

 the best for duck and low land shooting. Both 

 breeds have their ardent admirers, and you will 

 have to judge for yourself. 



I know a number of men who absolutely swear 

 by the Irish water spaniel and, of course, have a 

 great many more friends who think the world of 

 the Irish setter. 



