Monday, July 23, 2007

Breeds by group : Sporting Group

The breed of this group are often used to hunt birds such as snipes and ducks; each breed has its own speciality. Some are fit for hills and dales, While others are at home in the wetlands and alongside bodies of water. Some are good at tracking and chasing prey, and others excel at retrieving their sharp senses enable them to react quickly to the presence of game. However, the custom of using a team of several dogs for hunting has also helped these breeds develop temperate disposition that make them compatible with other dogs and sensitive to human feelings.

Breeds in this group:

American Cocker Spaniel
Brittany Spaniel
Clumber Spaniel
English Cocker Spaniel
English Pointer
English Setter
English Springer Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
Golden Retriever
Irish Setter
Labrador Retriever
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Weimaraner

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