German wirehaired pointers are very energetic and should have two hours, or more, of exercise each day, so these dogs would do well working with their owners.
This breed has a hard coat with short, straight, flat fur and its coat is white with a mix of liver coloring.
These dogs have double coats — a wiry topcoat and a softer undercoat. The wiry topcoat serves as a good water repellant, especially since labs love to play in the water. Retriever coats come in three colors: black, yellow, and chocolate.
This breed has high energy levels and needs at least two hours of exercise per day.
American water spaniels are highly energetic dogs that also tend to be incredibly wary of strangers, which makes them excellent guard dogs. These spaniels have a stubborn nature that makes them difficult to train.
Some sporting dog breeds, such as the Weimaraner, were first used to hunt large game like deer and bears before adapting to hunt small game like birds. While these breeds make great hunting companions, they’ll also love other activities like agility, obedience, rescue and more. Find the best sporting dog for your needs below. Not sure which dog breed is right for you?
Naturally active and alert, Sporting dogs make likeable, well-rounded companions. First developed to work closely with hunters to locate and/or retrieve quarry. There are four basic types of Sporting dogs; spaniels, pointers, retrievers and setters. Known for their superior instincts in water and woods, many of these breeds enjoy hunting and other field activities. Many of them, especially the water-retrieving breeds, have well –insulated water repellant coats, which are quite resilient to the elements. Thinking of getting one? Just realize that most require regular, invigorating exercise. Find By Breed Name
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