[huntsolo1]

Mine just hit 8 months...after a rough start due to some tummy illnesses he is doing great...just back from a 3 week road trip where he swam for the first time (everything still frozen when we left!). His first attempt was pretty funny...5 minutes later he had it nailed, I would agree...time of year of birth doesn't seem to affect how they swim...it's in their nature! As far as the American/British thing...mine's American, and he retrieves like a machine...he would retrieve on the beach for as long as I would throw...but hop in the truck and he's out sleeping between my two kids in the back...great "off" switch (even if the car ride is before the running and retrieving!) Really i'm just hoping I can do him and his pedigree justice with my training...fingers crossed and we'll see this fall i guess...cheers!