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Sporting Dog Breeds – Characteristics & Guides

Sporting dog breeds are pleasant, well-rounded pets because they are inherently attentive and energetic. Originally developed ... Read More
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The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a medium-sized gundog bred primarily for hunting. It is often referred to as a “toller”. It is the smallest of the retrievers, and is often mistaken for a small Golden Retriever. Tollers are known to be intelligent, easy to please, alert, and high-energy dogs.

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The Pointer, often called the English Pointer, is a medium to large-sized breed of dog, developed in England as a gun dog. It is one of several pointing breeds.

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The Spinone Italiano, a densely-coated hunting dog, is sociable, docile, and patient, sometimes stubborn but always endearing. Of ancient Italian lineage, the Spinone is among the field dogs of Continental Europe famed for versatility.

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The Sussex Spaniel is a breed of dog native to Sussex in southern England. It is a low, compact spaniel and is as old a breed as and similar in appearance to the Clumber Spaniel. They can be slow-paced, but can have a clownish and energetic temperament.

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The Vizsla is a Sporting dog breed from Hungary. The Hungarian or Magyar Vizsla are sporting dogs and loyal companions. The Vizsla’s medium size is one of the breed’s most appealing characteristics.

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The Weimaraner is a large sporting dog, instantly recognized by a distinctive silvery-gray coat. It was originally bred for hunting in the early 19th century. Early Weimaraners were used by royalty for hunting large game such as boar, bear and deer.

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The Welsh Springer Spaniel, also known as the Welsh Springer or the Welshie, is an active hunting dog with a loyal and agreeable personality. He is built to work hard all day long and has an intelligent and kind expression.

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The hardworking Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, renowned as the “supreme gundog,” is known for the harsh, low-shedding coat the breed is named for. Outgoing, eager, and quick-witted, Griffs are incomparable in the field and loving at home.

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The Wirehaired Vizsla is a distinguished, versatile hunting dog of medium size, bred for substance and a dense wire coat. Balanced in size and proportion, the Wirehaired Vizsla is robust and lean.

MAY 2024 ISSUE

May 2024 Vol. 32 No. 5

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May 2024 Vol. 32 No. 5

ON SALE NOW