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Sporting Dog Group
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Sporting Dog Group
The Sporting Dog Group Lens contains the Sporting Dog Breeds.
The Sporting Breeds hunt in concert with a hunter and a gun. They help the hunter by extending his capabilities bringing back, locating, pointing or flushing birds for one example.
This lens will go over some of the dogs in this group.
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Will a Sporting Dog make a good pet?
Yes Indeed!
I personally have five dogs. Four of which belong to the sporting group. I have two Brittany's and two Pointers. My previous Brittany Jack passed and so did Wally a Brittany.
Sporting Dogs are Alert, itelligent and active. Sporting dogs are still used as hunting companions today but their gentle natures and high level of trainability have earned them the reputation of being the best dogs for families. Because of these traits they are often recruited into the service sector. These positions include companions for the disabled or bomb and drug sniffers for law enforcement agencies.
Because they have that hunting instinct in them you may want to choose a dog who comes from a line of show dogs rather than hunting dogs unless you plan on using the dog for hunting. The dogs bred for hunting have a higher level of energy and will want to use that hunting instinct and may not be as focused as the dog who comes from show lineage.
Either way be careful. There are many backyard breeders out there. Because of backyard breeders dogs can have serious health issues. You want to make sure that you find a reputable breeder who knows what they are doing. Stay away from puppy mill dogs. If you are not a professional breeder please do not breed your animals. Leave it to the professionals.
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Sporting Dogs are Alert, itelligent and active. Sporting dogs are still used as hunting companions today but their gentle natures and high level of trainability have earned them the reputation of being the best dogs for families. Because of these traits they are often recruited into the service sector. These positions include companions for the disabled or bomb and drug sniffers for law enforcement agencies.
Because they have that hunting instinct in them you may want to choose a dog who comes from a line of show dogs rather than hunting dogs unless you plan on using the dog for hunting. The dogs bred for hunting have a higher level of energy and will want to use that hunting instinct and may not be as focused as the dog who comes from show lineage.
Either way be careful. There are many backyard breeders out there. Because of backyard breeders dogs can have serious health issues. You want to make sure that you find a reputable breeder who knows what they are doing. Stay away from puppy mill dogs. If you are not a professional breeder please do not breed your animals. Leave it to the professionals.
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Retrievers
Retrievers are the dogs in the sporting group that will bring back fallen game. They will return with it over land or through water.eBay Store.
Spaniels
The movers and shakers
Spaniels stay close to the hunter, flushing game so the hunter can shoot it.Pointers and Setters
Motionless
Pointers and Setters freeze in mid-stride standing motionless and "point" to game. They are amazing to watch because once they assume a point they will stand without a movement until given a command. I love to watch the pointers work.eBay Store.
Dogs in this group
BrittanyPointer
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Wierhaired Pointer
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Culy-Coated Retriever
Flat-Coated Retriever
Golden Retriever
Labrador Retriever
English Setter
Gordon Setter
Irish Setter
American Water Spaniel
Clumber Spaniel
American Cocker Spaniel
English Cocker Spaniel
English Springer Spaniel
Field Spaniel
Irish Water Spaniel
Sussex Spaniel
Welsh Sringer Spaniel
Spinone Italiano
Vizsla
Weimaraner
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
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Fencing for your Sporting Dog
Almost a must!
Having a fenced yard makes owning any dog much safer. But is nearly an essential with a sporting dog. Sporting dogs love to be outside to excercise. They are inclined to follow their nose and legs more than might be good for you and him/her. Many sporting dogs rarely understand traffic or roads and must be safeguarded from their own instinct to hunt when not in a suitable place to do so. Keeping your sporting dog inside a fence, kennel, or on a leash will protect them from becoming lost or injured when outdoors enjoying the open!eBay Store.
Energy Levels - 0 to 5 with 5 being the highest
Sporting dogs for the most part are quite active and do need excercise. The larger of the breed are best suited to large yards or excersise on a daily basis.Five Level Dogs:
German Wire Haired Pointer
Irish Setter
Weimaraer
Four Level Dogs:
Brittany
Pointer
German Shorthaired Pointer
Labrador Retreiver
English Setter
Gordon Setter
American Water Spaniel
English Springer Spaniel
Field Spaniel
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Energy Level 3 Dogs:
Cesapeake Bay Retriever
Curly-Coated Retriever
Flat Coated Retriever
Golden Retriever
American Cocker Saniel
English Cocker Spaniel
Irish Water Spaniel
Sussex Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Spinone Italian
Vizsla
Energy Level Two:
Clumber Spaniel
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Excercise Requirements 0 to 5 with 5 being the highest
Again, this group of dogs for the most part if very active. I have compiled the energy level based on a 0 - 5 scale with 5 being the highest. With such high energy levels it is good for these dogs to be able to have room to excercise or they need to be walked for the most part. It is good to have yards for them and they are not best suited for apartment or condo living.Excercise Level 5
Brittany
German Shorthaired Pointer
Wireaired Pointer
Irish Setter
Weimaraner
Excercise Level 4
Pointer
English Setter
Gordon Setter
English Springer Spaniel
Field Spaniel
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Excercise Level 3
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Curly-Coated Retriever
Flat-Coated Retriever
Golden Retriever
Labrador Retriever
American Water Spaniel
American Cocker Spaniel
English Cocker Spainiel
Irish Water Spaniel
Sussex Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Spinone Italiano
Vizla
Exercise Level Two
Clumber Spaniel
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All sorts of shirts, jewelry, cards, seasonal items etc. for sale. The proceeds go directly to help the animals in shelters. A friend sent me this site and I really like it. One of my favorites. I love my 5 hunting dogs and whenever I can help another animal I support a site. This site has such a variety of items it makes it easy. Do lots of holiday shopping here.
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BE SURE TO CLICK THE PURPLE BUTTON! IT HELPS GET FOOD FOR THE ANIMALS FROM SPONSERS BASED ON CLICKS! - Brittany Rescue
- Brittany Rescue is not affiliated with the American Brittany Cub. They are a separate organization. They are a group of volunteers.
They take in abandoned, lost or surrendered Brittanys. They provide the vetinary work and rehabilitation if necessary and they place Brittanys in suitable homes.
Their policies can be found on the site - Anna's Home Decor
- Anna carries gorgeous imported tapestries from all over Europe. She also has cashmere scarves and does lots of handcrafts. But her tapestries shine! Reasonably priced too!
- Save Our Setters Irish Setter Rescue
- Irish Setter Rescue Site
- German Shorthair Pointer Rescue
- German Shorhair Pointer rescue and foster site.
- Weimaraner Rescue Site
- Weimaraner Rescue Site. Weimaraner gift shop too.
- German Wirehaired Pointer Club
- This is a club site but they do have a person you can contact about the possible adoption of a dog. Also, you can make contacts about getting a dog or a breeder.
- Pointer Rescue
- Pointer rescue site. They have a shop and you can donate to the rescue fund at the site too.
I have two of these dogs and their personalities are unbelieveable. I have owned lots of dogs and they are so loveable and faithful. They want to be with you all the time and they are so willing to please you. They are couch potatoes just as much as the other hunting dogs. They sleep with me everynight in my king size bed!
I love them!
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The Encyclopedia of North American Sporting Dogs: Written by Sportsmen for Sportsmen
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In the Field: Sporting Dogs at Work
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Positive Gun Dogs: Clicker Training for Sporting Breeds
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The Orvis Field Guide to First Aid for Sporting Dogs (The Orvis Field Guide Series)
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Hi: great lens,I gave you five stars,I don't have dog but all my neighbor dogs come and visit and follow me while I go walking.Thanks. Anna Posted January 22, 2008 |
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