The Pet Wiki > Dogs > Dog Types > Sporting Dogs

Sporting Dogs

Comments Off on Sporting Dogs
‎Vizsla

Sporting dogs are used for hunting and include retrievers, pointers, water dogs, etc. They are highly energetic and require a lot of exercise. They are likable and well-rounded companions, who are used to working closely with people. Sporting dogs are highly trainable and usually friendly. They have dense water-repellent coats to protect them in all types of brush and from bad weather.

Facebook Comments Box

Comments

comments

Related Articles
Dog Types

Hounds

A hound is a type of dog that assists hunters by tracking or chasing the animal being hunted. It is distinguished from Gun Dogs, which identify the location of the prey and retrievers, which bring the quarry to the hunter. There are some hounds which use both the sight and sound senses to track prey. […]
Dog Types

Scenthounds

While all dogs have a much stronger sense of smell than humans, scenthounds are sporting dogs that use their exceptionally high developed sense of smell to nose out prey. These dogs are also used for rescue. It is the belief of many historians that the ancestors of the scenthounds were large fierce Molossian dogs, who […]
Animal Welfare Dog Articles Dog Types Industries

Hunting Dogs

Contents 1 History of hunting dogs 2 Types of hunting dogs 3 Controversy surrounding the morality of hunting with dogs 4 Household pets History of hunting dogs Prehistoric man discovered the usefulness of dogs in hunting for food. Ancient cave paintings have been found which depict humans and dogs hunting together. At first, dogs were […]