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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