194 THE AMERICAN HUNTING DOG 



ponds nearby, or I go for them on the river after 

 the ponds freeze. 



Which would he the handiest all-around dog 

 for a small home? 



Will a field spaniel point quail and partridge 

 as a setter would, or will he invariably rush in 

 and flush them? At what price ought I to get a 

 fair pup that I can train myself? 



Henei Schonhakdt. 



Ans. — Field spaniel will run and flush quail, 

 and you have to hunt too close to him for that 

 reason, so that he cannot range to find a covey. 

 Better get a good Irish setter for your purpose. 



A GENERAL HUNTING DOG 



As a reader of your magazine for several years 

 I have had much enjoyment, and many good sug- 

 gestions from it. Seeing your kind offer of in- 

 formation, I would like a little. I am looking for 

 a dog. I want the dog that will give the best re- 

 turns for hunting and as good for the home as 

 possible — an all-purpose dog. He must work on 

 ducks, rabbits and squirrel. What's the breed? 



Edw, E. Doughty. 



Ans. — We advise an Irish setter as the best 

 combination dog for this mixed hunting. 



