the sporting group. history descendants of dogs bred to work with human hunters. specific breeds...
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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
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