I have a 2 year old male that I LOVE! We aren't hunting him only due to not having the time to waterfowl anymore but I've done a basic version of what I've done with my dogs in the past and honestly I think he'd be better than any of the dogs ive hunted over. My wife keeps saying she wants another just as a family dog. Great with my four kids (1-8 years). Easy to deal with Warren during the whole purchase process and whenever we do decide we want another puppy I'm not looking anywhere else.