We are dog less at the moment. First time in many years. My neighbor has a reg. Lab and it just had pups. Father is a border collie(Don't ask). Do think that mix will hunt? Guess it doesn't matter, looks like we're getting one anyway. Should be old enough to come off mother in a couple of weeks. That picture of yours sleeping on the furniture is a familiar sight and one I have been missing. I can say that I have been blessed with some really great dogs in my life. They really are mans best friend.