The first thing I would do is get the *****'s certified pedigree with as many generations back as possible.Then you need to ask your friend some questions about her,range,speed ,coat,endurance and any flaws that you wish to try to correct through breeding.If you report back here this could help us steer you toward the right stud dog .If he knows the breeder of his ***** you may wish to contact them to get recommendations for breeding to a good out cross to his line.With AI you aren't limited to the US you can even go directly back to Germany or elsewhere if you choose.Be aware their are lines of Short Hairs in the US that are 25 yard boot polishers and lines that hunt 400 yards from the gun. In my country I prefer the latter.If I want a dog in gun range I'll use my lab.As a wise man told me you can always make them hunt closer but theirs no good way make them hunt farther out.