The Shorthair is a cross between a variety of German hunting hounds and the Pointer; she has a superb nose and is mostly used for upland bird hunting, although she'll willingly jump into water to retrieve if need be. (soonervet.net)
These breeds have been trained for upland bird and waterfowl hunting. (dogsora.com)
Dr Carroll, RSPB Conservation Scientist, said: «Our work shows that climate change could harm some of our most iconic upland bird species. (sciencedaily.com)