I'll add my 2 cents. I used to guide for waterfowl, and I do a lot of upland hunting myself. There is a reason that 99% of (WATERFOWL) trails and hunt test are won by labs, they train very well. GSP are a wonder to hunt behind on the upland, But I would put a Lab against a pointer on Pheasants most any day especially really thick cover. Just depends on what kind of hunting you do the most. But hunting is only a short portion of the time with your dog. They both seem to be really good aroung the house/family. I love the nature of a lab and the desire to please they have is second to none in my opinion. Maybe more opinionated than you wanted but I have had both and hunted behind both a lot. Right now I have a lab and he does great on the upland, Not light on his feet like a pointer for chuckars, but devestating on Pheasants.