We have been talking and talking about getting a puppy - think it is time to take the plunge or not and are going tomorrow to see a working cocker spaniel from this litter felsteadgundogs.com - first dog (as adults grew up with them) and have a 7 year old dd. Someone in the house most of the day and happy to do exercise/ training etc. V expensive though at 900 - is it a good family dog (only had border collies before and didn't want that big but still active and bright)?