Sometimes they are fantastic… 
…and sometimes not…
… but whether they are done for the day…
… or still on the hunt …
…it wouldn’t be my kind of hunting without them.
This picture is blown out but I had to use it anyway. My first three bird limit with a pile of my favorite dogs- photography be damned, it was a good day!
Behind the Willows 
Congratulations on your western hunt. Lots of birds, good dog work, good shooting, good companions. One for the lifetime memories books,
Indeed! 🙂
I’m glad that you had your perfect hunt. 🙂
Lets not call it perfect, lets call it great! If it was perfect I might not be allowed to go again but there is plenty of room for improvement! 😉
Your dogs are gorgeous!!!
Thank you! Though when dogs are smiling with their whole bodies they can’t help but look extra good! 🙂
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