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We recommend Sandy and Chris Stokes at RBR&L wholeheartedly. We had a wonderful experience with Sandy before we ever brought Porter home, and she continues to be a great resource.

We would buy another pup from RB&L in a heartbeat, and that probably says it all, but here are some quick points about Porter that might help someone make a decision:

• Porter is sweet-natured with all people, children, and dogs. He also loves cats and wants one for Christmas.
  
• He learns commands quickly and displays a lot of intelligence. Especially good at "stay," and "halt" and "hump your bed while we've got company."
  
• He has a very strong retrieve instinct, is an incredibly strong swimmer, he points, and he is not gun-shy. Will go on his first duck hunt the first of October. (UPDATE: Went on that hunt, picked up the very first duck we killed and brought it back to the boat. That was his very first experience with a real bird. That's just great breeding. He went on to pick up many other ducks a huge Canada goose that trip, and has been invited back this fall.)
  
• He is protective of the house and his people and is a great guard dog.
  
• Porter is not destructive and has not ruined a single shoe or piece of furniture. Could be trusted alone with the run of the house by about 9 months of age.
  
• Porter is a very in-shape, athletic dog. He (and any dog like him) needs regular exercise, even in the rain, which he prefers.
• He's stunning. We are constantly asked what we're feeding him. He has a naturally glossy, shorter coat which does absorb water. He sheds. See The Furminator.
• Porter weighs around 100 pounds, and we expect he'll hit around 105-110 when he fully matures and fills out. He's very tall and leggy (about 27.5" at the shoulder), but broad and deep through the chest.
  

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