[LaFlamaBlanca]

So I am searching for a waterfowl dog, and need help determining which direction I should go. I understand that, ideally, I would purchase a purebred lab as a puppy and train him for the next several months/ years. However, I live alone and work 8-9 hours a day, so getting a puppy doesnt seem like a feasible option at this point. Thus, I am currently looking at adopting a lab between 2-3 years old. Is that to old to begin waterfowl training? Will the dog be reluctant to undertake training at the age? Also, I have been looking around at other dogs, and have discovered a husky-retriever mix. In your opinion, would this dog be sufficient for waterfowl hunting. I understand that huskies typically have an issue with having a hard mouth, but was wondering if it would still retrieve like a lab or not. Any input would be appreciated.