3. Because they do not like to leave wounded things to die in
prolonged pain.
4. Because when they are out of the house they like to have something
that they can order about.
5. Because the dead game that can be seen is easy for the dog to
retrieve.
6. Because the wounded game that cannot be seen is difficult for men
to pick up.
7. Because a handsome retriever gives a finish almost equal to neat
spats to a shooter’s turn-out.
8. Because it is much easier to gain credit for sportsmanship at a dog
show than in the field and covert.