Hawn think that guy can keep his chicken. Two best dogs as fishing companions I have was a rat terrier and my current dog a keeshond. They respond well stands right by me all day or night long with out a whimper. She lets me know of any approaching danger and has never left my side yet to take after a dog, deer, or other critter. She is a little slow moving but so am I anymore. Has to lick the fish and gets excited during the battle. Never had her in a boat but a great shore and bank dog. Breed a Dutch Barge Dog she love the cold and snow but have to keep her in the shade during hot weather. Most of the time I am fishing she belly deep in the water in the summer. She is like Velcro sticks like Velcro to me where you find me she's by me. Love her to death.
Redman