I use to think the same thing. Until I hunted with a guy that had one. I am now sold on the Golden AKA Swamp Collie. They have great noses and they are eager to please. I own 3 males and everyone has been a nice to train. Unlike some of the Chessies I have trained. Which is a whole new post. Never less I am stillwanting to Gunner to a good hunting Golden.