Dogs In The Sporting Group

The Vizsla originated in Hungary; this is a short-coated hunter very similar in type to Pointers.  This is an old breed, etching of this breed have been found dating back to the 10th century.  The Vizsla was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960.

Vizsla

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Sporting Group

The Sussex Spaniel is a very old breed; and pretty much looks the same today as it did centuries ago.  The Sussex Spaniel has a very unique golden liver coat; its body is long, low, and massive.  Did you know the Sussex Spaniel was one of the original nine breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club?  The long hair around the ears on this breed should receive regular grooming; they are also droolers.  The Sussex Spaniel was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1884.

Sussex Spaniel

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Sporting Group

The Spinone Italiano is Italy's all purpose hunting dog.  The breed is an excellent retriever and an experienced hunter on any type of terrain.  The Spinone Italiano's coat colors range from solid white, white and orange, orange roan(with or without white markings), white with brown markings, and brown roan(with or without white markings.)  The American Kennel Club recognized the Spinone Italiano in 2000.

Spinone Italiano

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Sporting Group

The Pointer is a hard-driving hunting dog; they possess the stamina, courage, and desire to go.  Their coat colors range from liver, lemon, black, and orange; this is either a solid color or a combination with white.  Did you know that Pointers acquire their hunting instinct when they are only 2 months old?  The Pointer was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1884.

Pointer

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Sporting Group

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is the smallest of the retrievers.  They utilize a playful action along the shore of retrieving a ball or stick; ducks are aroused by this activity drawing them in close where the hunter can then take aim.  The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003.

Nov Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Sporting Group

The Labrador Retriever is intelligent, gentle, and family friendly; they are also one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States.  Their coat colors range from yellow, black, and chocolate.  This breed is often selected as a guide or rescue dog.  The Labrador Retriever was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917.

Labrador Retriever

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Sporting Group

The Irish Water Spaniel is strong and intelligent.  This breed has a unique "rat tail."  The Irish Water Spaniel is an ancient breed going back to the 7th century.  Their coat is naturally water repellent and liver colored.  The Irish Water Spaniel was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1884.

Irish Water Spaniel

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Sporting Group

The Irish Setter is known for their powerful movement and style; and they also have a wonderful clown-like personality.  The Setter was bred to "set" game; they would crouch near the birds allowing the hunter to approach and throw a net over them.  The Irish Setter was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878.

Irish Setter

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Sporting Group

The Irish Red and White Setter has been around Ireland since the 17th century.  Did you know because of the selective breeding for the solid red coat almost caused the extinction of the red and white setter?  The Irish Red and White Setter is strong, powerful, and athletic; and they also have a keen and intelligent attitude.  The American Kennel Club recognized the Irish Red and White Setter in 2009. 

Irish Red and White Setter

  (Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Sporting Group

The Gordon Setter is sturdy and muscular; they may not be speedy but they make up for it with their strength and stamina.  This breed has a distinctive black and tan coat; making them visible in the fields and snow.  The Gordon Setter is an old breed dating back to 1620.  The American Kennel Club recognized the Gordon Setter in 1884.

Gordon Setter

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Sporting Group

The Golden Retriever is one of the most popular breeds of dogs in the United States.  It is easy to see why with their eager to please attitude and intelligence.  Not only is the Golden Retriever a good hunting companion; they are great guide, assistance, and search and rescue dogs as well.  They have a beautiful golden coat; ranging from light to dark.  The Golden Retriever was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925.

Golden Retriever

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Sporting Group

The German Wirehaired Pointer is a multi-purpose hunting dog.  Their coat is water repellant and weather resistant; their outer coat is straight, harsh, wiry, and lays flat.  Their coat color must be liver and white.  The German Wirehaired Pointer has a distinctive face; giving them an almost human looking quality.  Just look at that wonderful moustache and you can't help but smile.  The German Wirehaired Pointer was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959.

German Wirehaired Pointer

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Sporting Group

The German Shorthaired Pointer is an all-purpose gun dog and a versatile hunter as well.  They possess a keen scenting sense and high intelligence.  Their coat colors range from solid liver to liver and white.  The American Kennel Club recognized the German Shorthaired Pointer in 1930.

German Shorthaired Pointer

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Sporting Group

The Flat-Coated Retriever has a tail that never seems to stop wagging.  Their coat colors are either black or liver and lay beautifully flat.  This breed came from the cross-breeding of the Newfoundland, setter, sheepdog, and spaniels.  The Flat-Coated Retriever was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915.

Flat-Coated Retriever

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Sporting Group

The Field Spaniel has the characteristics of being level-headed and persevering.  The Field Spaniel does well in heavy cover and water.  Did you know the Field Spaniel is one of the most rarest spaniel breeds, they almost went extinct?  Their coat colors range from black, liver, or golden liver; some have tan points or white markings as well.  The Field Spaniel was  recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1894.

Field Spaniel

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Sporting Group

The English Springer Spaniel has the ability to keep going and going on the hunt even in adverse conditions.  Their coat colors range from black or liver with white; blue or liver roan; and tricolor.  Did you know that English Springer Spaniels and Cocker Spaniels were originally born in the same litter?  The English Springer Spaniel was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1910.

English Springer Spaniel

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Sporting Group

The English Setter is similar in function to the Irish and Gordon Setters.  The English Setter has a beautiful feathered coat consisting of white with an intermingling of darker hairs; this coat coloring is called belton.  This breed is considered to be one of the oldest gun breed dogs.  The English Setter was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1884. 

English Setter

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Sporting Group

The English Cocker Spaniel covers ground effortlessly and penetrates very dense countryside.  This breed's tail rarely stops wagging; whether they are working or enjoying the companionship of their human family.  This breed is descended from the spaniels of Spain.  The English Cocker Spaniel was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1946.

English Cocker Spaniel

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Sporting Group

The Curly-Coated Retriever is very descriptive of their coat which is small, tight, water-resistant crisp curls; their coat colors are black or liver.  The Curly-Coated Retriever is believed to be the oldest of the retriever breeds.  The American Kennel Club recognized the Curly-Coated Retriever in 1924. 

Curly-Coated Retriever

 (Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Sporting Group

The Cocker Spaniel has been in the United States since the 1880's; it is also one of the most popular dog breeds.  The Cocker Spaniel is the smallest of the spaniels that are part of the Sporting Group.  Their coat colors range from black, black with tan points, parti-colored, or any solid color other than black.  The Cocker Spaniel was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878.

Cocker Spaniel

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Sporting Group

The Clumber Spaniel has a long and low body; they may not be as speedy as other sporting dogs; however they make up for it with their endurance.  Did you know that the Clumber Spaniel was one of the nine original breeds registered by the American Kennel Club?  The Clumber Spaniel is a mute hunter which allows him to get very close to his prey.  The American Kennel Club recognized the Clumber Spaniel in 1884.

Clumber Spaniel

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Sporting Group

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is the state dog of Maryland.  This Retriever has yellowish or amber eyes with a unique coat; the outer coat is harsh, short, and wavy; while the undercoat is dense, fine, and wooly.  This breed is well known for their prowess in rough icy waters.  The Chesapeake Bay Retriever was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Sporting Group

The Brittany is a leggy dog; it is well suited for sport and companionship.  Their coat colors range from orange and white, liver and white with clear or roan patterns.  The Brittany was named after the French province where it originated around 150 A.D.  The Brittany was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934.

Brittany

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Sporting Group

The Boykin Spaniel is the state dog of South Carolina.  The Boykin Spaniel is a smaller breed; which allows the hunter to pick the dog and duck out of the water and place in their boat.  The Boykin Spaniel enjoys the company of children and other dogs.  The American Kennel Club recognized the Boykin Spaniel in 2009.

Boykin Spaniel

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Sporting Group

The American Water Spaniel is a very rare breed; and is also the state dog of Wisconsin.  This breed has a unique coat that is closely curled or has uniform waves also referred to as marcel.  The American Water Spaniel was developed in the Great Lakes area in the 1800's.  This breed has the distinction of being the first breed developed in the United States to hunt and retrieve from a boat.  The American Water Spaniel was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1940.

American Water Spaniel

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

The Sporting Group

Dogs that are part of the Sporting Group are active and alert; they also make great companions.  Pointers, retrievers, setters, and spaniels are all part of the Sporting Group.  Over the next several days we will take a look at each breed that is part of the Sporting Group.

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

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