The Sporting Group

HistoryHistory Descendants of dogs bred to work WITH human hunters.

Specific breeds were designed to do specific tasks Locate Flush Retrieve

Called SPORTING, not KILLING Wolf killing instincts bred out gradually over time to condition

the breeds to stop just short of the kill.

The LocatersThe Locaters

Pointers and Setters Locate the game and indicate to the

hunter where it may be found. Can become bored very easily if not

given a job. May become “obsessed” with objects

in yard Work WITH this breed, not against it!

The “Flushers”The “Flushers”

The Spaniels (Cocker, Brittany, Irish Water, Clumber, Springers, etc…)Designed to find the game and

flush it out of hiding so hunter can kill it.

The RetrieversThe Retrievers

The Retrievers Golden, Labrador, Chessie, Nova

Scotia, Flat Coated, Curly Coated, etc…

Designed to play the ultimate game of fetch!

Sporting Special Sporting Special RequestsRequests

Sporting dogs are usually high energy breeds. If not used as hunting companion, needs LOTS of exercise

Sporting dogs are very focused These breeds generally need a job to do to keep them

occupied Can become destructive or OCD if allowed to get bored

Sporting dogs are very intelligent Are very quick learners but can be stubborn. Base training techniques on what your dog responds to best

Sedge color

Brown color

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNo_a8GAwr0&feature=related

Video of mix breed dog with Cerebellar Abiotrophy

PRAPRA

Brown Roan Spinone Italiano

REFERENCES:www.petplace.comwww.wikipedia.comwww.merckvetmanual.comBe the Pack Leader, Cesar Millan with Melissa Jo Peltier, 2007