Those dogs retrieve from the water too?

Yes they do! This breed seems to enjoy the water, I have yet to see one that refuses to go in the water. Thats the thing some people just don't understand about a versatile breed. Its their job to go out there search and point, track and retrieve on water or land of furred and feathered game. That is why there is such an importance of the field testing and breed showings. The VDD is dedicated to keeping the breed this way. We test to know the strengths and weaknesses of our dog and to hopefully pass the testing and be on our way to breeding and maybe judging or just training of many a dog to come. I'm noticing a bit more popularity of the breed, in fact i saw an advertisement on the Sportsmans Warehouse in store bulletin board just the other day. Drahthaars for sale. I just hope the breed stays regulated it would be a shame to have it any other way.Thanks for the pics Zac!