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Spaniels are sometimes referred to as flushing spaniels. A variety of spaniels have been bred to flush out birds for hunters but one of the most popular breeds is the English springer spaniel. These are medium-sized dogs, weighing around 40-50 pounds. They have long white fur mixed with other colors like black, tan, and liver. They also have charac...
Boykins are a newer spaniel breed bred originally in South Carolina in the early 1900s. Hunting along the Wateree River Swamp required hunters to travel in small boats to access the best areas. The dogs like Labrador retrieversthey used for hunting were too big for the boats. So, they began the process of breeding a smaller dog that had the same te...
As the name suggests, Labrador retrievers are natural retrievers, but they are also excellent trackers and flushers. Members of Pheasants Forever prefer labs the most, but because of the versatility and overall sweet temperament of these dogs, they are also one of the most popular dog breeds in America. They have a short but double-layered coat tha...
Golden retrieversare similar to Labrador retrievers but have a thicker longer coat that is typically golden. Their lush coats can vary from a light golden to a reddish-golden color. Their friendly faces match their carefree gait which says they are ready for anything. Goldens are 55-75 pounds and 21.5-24 inches tall. Like labs, they love to swim, w...
Pointer, as the name implies, describes the hunting behavior of these dogs where they track a quarry (or prey). Instead of chasing the quarry to flush it out for the hunters, the dogs freeze and stare in the direction of the animals, “pointing” it out for the hunters. English pointers can cover a large range when hunting and they work well with oth...
In the AKC Gun Dog Championship in 2021, German Shorthaired Pointers took 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place in the Pointing field trials! Not bad for a breed as a whole. German Shorthaired Pointers (GSP’s) are lean muscular dogs similar to English Pointers. They are bred to be all-around hunters who can hunt, point, and retrieve. They are also versatile and ...
In the AKC Gun Dog Championship in 2021, Vizslas took 1st place in both the Walking and Non-Walking events! They also placed 3rd and 4th in the Walking event. Pretty impressive! Vizslaswere born to hunt and are excellent in the field and water. They are lean dogs that are bit smaller than their English counterparts, weighing 45-60 pounds. They are ...
Setters are a breed of dog that has long been trained to hunt. They were originally trained to “set” or crouch down when they spotted quarry, but now they follow the tradition of pointing. English setters are common gun dogs, but other common setters are the Irish Setter, the Irish Red and White Setter, and the Gordon Setter. English setters are me...
These dogs were originally called Brittany spaniels but after years of experience, their characteristics match that more closely with pointers and setters, so now they are simply called Brittanys. They are excellent upland bird dogs and are smaller, between 30-40 pounds and 17-20 inches. Despite their smaller size they can cover a large range when ...
The WeimaranerClub of America hosts its own National Walking Championship specifically for their breed. For the past two years it has been held as part of the AKC Championships. Weimaraners are skilled all-around gun dogs, being excellent at pointing and retrieving. They were originally bred to hunt larger prey like boar, deer, and even bear, but a...
Learn about 10 dog breeds that are excellent gun dogs or bird dogs, such as spaniels, retrievers, pointers, and setters. Find out their hunting skills, best game, terrain, season, endurance, and family friendliness.
Gun dogs or bird dogs are types of hunting dogs developed to assist hunters in finding and retrieving game, typically various fowls that are shot down on the flight. The term hunting dog is broad and includes all breeds and skills of hunting canines, but "gun dogs" refers to canines that are trained to work alongside a loud firearm while ...
May 10, 2011 · Find your next gun dog, bird dog, field dog or hound dog from a centralized location. Browse classifieds, read news and announcements, and learn about different hunting dog breeds and events.
Aug 7, 2023 · Learn about the 14 pointing breeds of the Sporting Group, also known as gun dogs or bird dogs. These active, intelligent, and enthusiastic dogs excel at tracking and retrieving upland game for their owners.
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Learn about gun dogs or gundogs, hunting dogs that assist humans in game hunting. See the list of pointing, flushing, retriever, setter, spaniel and water dog breeds with pictures.
