ANIMAL SCIENCE II-SMALL ANIMALDogs- Unit E

SPORTING GROUP

OBJECTIVE 13.02

Discuss characteristics of the major dog breeds

COMPETENCY 13.00 Use information specific to each

breed to select to select the best dog for a given trait

SPORTING

Twenty-four breeds make up the sporting group

POINTERSDogs developed about 200 years ago from

EnglandNamed from the stance they take when

finding game Colored liver, lemon, black, orange in combination with white or solid color Less coat care due to shorthair Even temperament Affectionate Intelligent Patient with children

POINTERS

ENGLISH SETTER Bird hunting in England Crossing Pointers and Setters Used for over 400 years

Hunt like pointers (stance) Lighter weight than pointers Gaining popularity in the US

Beauty Usefulness

ENGLISH SETTER

IRISH SETTER Noted for its solid red color, speed, loyalty, boldness,

and toughness Mahogany or rich chestnut red with no trace of black in

the coat colorSlightly taller and heavier than

English setters Used for all types of game,

but train slower than some other breeds.

Ideal show dog, but it can’t be used for both

show and field.

IRISH SETTER

BRITTANY SPANIELMay be classed as a setter or spaniel, but works more like a

setter than a spaniel Ticking (mixing of darker colors at the tips of the hair) is desirable on the:

White or liver and white coat in either clear or roan patterns.

Smaller dog Excellent shooting dog

BRITTANY SPANIEL

SPRINGER SPANIEL The foundation breed for all English

hunting spaniels Love to chase their game out of cover They usually do not take a point when

hunting. Similar weight as the small pointer &

the height of a Brittany compact breed

Larger and faster than other spaniel breeds

Exceptional hunters in thick brambles

SPRINGER SPANIEL

AMERICAN COCKER SPANIELS

Smallest members of the sporting dog family

Sandy color with elegant

appearance and cheerful

dispositionSoft-hearted dog that

makes an excellent family pet

AMERICAN COCKER SPANIEL

LABRADOR RETRIEVERS Active water dog that was bred to

get downed waterfowl Short coupled, strongly built

dog with an alert, friendly disposition, fine temperament, and inquisitive nature

Very dependable One of the best used breeds for

guide dogs or for search and rescue work

Short, thick, water-resistant hair Colors of black, chocolate, or

yellow (golden). Usually not as tall as pointers

LABRADOR RETRIEVERS