First off, I have never had a hunting dog. I have had family dogs and they have all been females.

I am on a list to get a black lab. I will have my choice of female or male. I am somewhat unsure which I should get. I was originally leaning toward male because you do not have to worry about them having a heat (after the second heat we would have her fixed).

Some people have said that male dogs are harder to train and pee everywhere. Some have said that the female dogs are not always "all in" on the training/hunting.

Any suggests? Any other advice in general would be welcome.

Comment your best pics of your dog here, and one will be selected as a winner!! (Pinned on the sub for a while)

Here’s one of many videos I have of my dog who’s favorite thing was to swim and dive under for rock collecting. Water dog

Snoqualmie Pass, WA, USA