Sentences with phrase «as a gun dog»

The standard poodle is very fond of the water but has also been used as a gun dog.

The dog's thick coat protects it against cold water and harsh weather as it carries out its task as a gun dog and water retriever.

The golden retriever was initially bred as a gun dog used to retrieve game; this use meant that these dogs were bred to have a soft mouth to prevent damage to birds that were retrieved during the hunt.

The Golden Retriever was originally developed as a gun dog to retrieve downed waterfowl over land and water.

Although they are easily trained as gun dogs, they do not always take well to rote obedience, so training should be firm, patient, and consistent, yet not harsh.

The English Cocker Spaniel is well known for its exceptional abilities as a gun dog and this bodes well for hunters.

As their name suggests, Golden Retrievers were originally bred as gun dogs in Scotland to retrieve ducks and game birds for hunters.

I associate the English springer as a gun dog of the pheasant country in the Midwest (where I also place the golden retriever) or in some stuffy British baron's hunting preserve.

In the early 19th century, the Duke of Malmesbury developed an interest in the breed and brought them to England to serve as gun dogs in retrieving waterfowl during hunts.

English pointers are known as gun dogs because of the characteristic pose assumed when they catch the scent of game.

4.5 month old Springer pup wont retrieve toys Our puppy who my husband eventually wants to use as a gun dog thinks its really funny to run around the house with things rather than giving them up when...

The Small Münsterländer is recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale under Group 7, Section 1.2, Continental Pointing Dogs of Spaniel type, by the American Kennel Club as a Foundation Stock Service Breed, and by The Kennel Club and the United Kennel Club as a gun dog.

Developed primarily as a gun dog, the Irish Setter is a very high - energy breed.

Fanciers brought the Brittany to the US in 1931, where it soon found favor as a gun dog that could be kept in the city as a house pet.

The poodle may be thought of as a fancy, snooty dog today, but it actually had fairly rough - and - tumble origins as a gun dog.

Spaniels have been around as far back as the 14th century, and these popular pets also got their starts as gun dogs.

Now one of the most popular breeds Lab Retrievers work not only as a gun dog, but as an impressive sniffer dog with police forces world wide and highly prized guide dog.

This is a difficult breed to classify because some countries regard it as a hound, others as a working breed, and still others as a gun dog.

The Golden Retriever is a large - sized breed of dog bred as gun dogs to retrieve shot waterfowl such as ducks and upland game birds during hunting and shooting parties, and were named «retriever» because of their ability to retrieve shot game undamaged.

The Golden Retriever was developed as a gun dog and, of course, a retriever, however, it is also used as a guide dog for the handicap.

Originally used as a gun dog and water retriever, over time this adaptable, enthusiastic dog was retrained as a truffle searching dog — the only breed in the world specialized in tracking down the valuable tubers.

However, early accounts of Airedales hunting also regularly included references to the breed's abilities as a gun dog, used to flush and retrieve a variety of upland birds and water fowl.

American Cocker Spaniels are medium sized dogs that were originally bred as gun dogs.

As a gun dog, the Golden Retriever has a large, strong build and a thick, water - repellent coat.

Bracco Italiano was developed as a gun dog and are playful, loyal, affectionate breeds.

Labradors are a sporting breed, used as gun dogs, so some of them love to chase birds.

Frequently used as service dogs, they were originally bred as gun dogs and are avid swimmers.

The Standard Poodle (the largest variety) was developed as a gun dog or water retriever for use in waterfowl hunting, particularly duck and upland bird hunting.

Originally bred as gun dogs, they are more aloof than other types of retrievers with a characteristic coat.

Spaniels were developed as gun dogs, to assist hunters in flushing and retrieving game.

Most popularly this retriever is used as a gun dog but it also excels in other activities including: tracking, hunting, narcotics detection, competitive obedience, agility work and any activity that involves swimming.

All three exist today, but the field spaniel is rarely used as a gun dog (because it's a very rare dog anyway).

This dog was used as a gun dog and as a retriever of waterfowl.

History and Health of the English Springer Spaniel Dog Breed: The English Springer Spaniel was bred as a gun dog and later as a competition dog.

Hailing from the Romagna subregion of Italy, the Lagotto Romagnolo was named as a lake dog and traditionally used as a gun dog.

My Spinger Spaniel isTerrified I bought Annie a few days ago from a couple who were trying to train her as a gun dog.

The Golden Retriever is a large - sized breed of dog bred as gun dogs to retrieve shot waterfowl such as ducks and upland game birds during hunting and shooting parties, [3] and were named «retriever» because of their ability to retrieve shot game undamaged.

The Golden Retriever is a large - sized breed of dog bred as gun dogs to retrieve shot waterfowl such as ducks and upland game birds during hunting and shooting parties, [3] and were named «retriever» because of -LSB-...]

It is one of the Spaniel type breeds, similar to the English Cocker Spaniel, and was originally bred as a gun dog.

Though they were developed as gun dogs, the Irish Setter forms close bonds with family and does well as a family pet.

This beautiful, elegant - looking breed hails from Ireland where he was developed as a gun dog.

A Brittany that is afraid of noises will never make it as a gun dog, of course, and will be a nervous pet, particularly in the city or with boisterous children.

Golden Retrievers are a medium to large - sized dog breed and were originally bred as gun dogs to help retrieve ducks and other waterfowl as part of hunting parties.

Bred as gun dogs, Brittany spaniels require at least an hour or more of invigorating exercise each and every day.