Sentences with phrase «as water retrievers»

The first Poodles were bred by the Germans as water retrievers in the 15th century and are very friendly, versatile family pets.
As water retrievers, Poodles needed the chest and head hair to protect vital organs from the cold.
Originally, water dogs such as water retrievers, decoys and the all - purpose Newfoundland, were bred to assist fishermen.
Although the Poodle may not look like it, these dogs were bred to work as water retrievers, and they are thought to be descendants of the Hungarian Water Hound and the Barbet.
Poodles, which also originated as water retrievers, were also popular with fishermen.
It was originally used as a water retriever, but after marshes were drained in its native part of northern Italy, its truffle - hunting skills came to the fore in the late 1800s.
Though many people associate the Poodle with the show ring, the breed was actually developed as a water retriever.
Later, the breed was standardized in France, where it functioned as a water retriever.
Though developed in Germany, the Poodle breed was standardized in France where it was widely used as a water retriever.
It has been used as a water retriever hunting dog (the traditional Poodle clip, although peculiar - looking, actually serves to protect the dog's joints and organs from the dangers of swimming in cold water), a guide dog, a guard dog, a military dog, a companion dog, and even a circus performer.
It became a standard breed in France, where it worked as a water retriever.
Poodles were originally developed as water retriever dogs in Germany in the 19th century.
The Poodle originated in Germany as a water retriever (Pudel means water in German).
In the United States, this kind of popular exposure has helped continue the revival of the standard poodle's role as a water retriever.
Afterwards, the breed became standardized in France; here the breed functioned as a water retriever.
Despite its origins as a water retriever in the 16th century, the Poodle is a member of the AKC's Non-Sporting Group.
It originated in Germany, where it was used as a water retriever and sometimes, a circus clown.

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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.
The Irish Water Spaniel dog was bred to be a hunting retriever able to find and retrieve downed birds in ice - cold water as well as on Water Spaniel dog was bred to be a hunting retriever able to find and retrieve downed birds in ice - cold water as well as on water as well as on land.
These include well - known breeds such as Labradors and Golden Retrievers, Irish Setters, English Springer Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, and Brittanies, as well as the lesser - known American and Irish Water Spaniels, English and Gordon Setters, the various pointing breeds, and English Cocker Spaniels.If your motivation for acquiring a dog includes protection as well as companionship, consider a Working breed such as the Doberman Pinscher, Boxer, or Standard Schnauzer.
This breed is the result of of mixing various dog breeds such as Yellow Retrievers, rough coat Trievers, water Tweed Spaniels and Red Setters.
Since the Labrador is descended from the St. John's Water Dog (lesser Newfoundland) as are so many of the modern retriever breeds, I wish those dogs were still around.
Breeds such as the Poodle, Irish setter or Retrievers have larger bodies and limbs tend to fare much better in the water.
Owning several different types of dog water toys, is a good idea, as we all know that most Golden Retrievers absolutely love swimming!
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.
Golden retrievers, a large strong breed with water - repellent coat, are good at hunting waterfowl such as ducks and other birds.
Of course, some breeds live to be in the water, such as the retrievers and labradors out there.
Griffs excel equally as pointers in the field and as retrievers in the water
It was developed as a retriever both on land and in the water.
But it is its role as a skilled, economy - sized, cold - water retriever that has helped the breed find a soft spot in the hearts of modern waterfowlers.
Retrievers even as puppies will resort to chewing everything in sight and water dogs will most definitely be fascinated by any water features in your garden.
Also known as «dead tail» or «cold water tail», is a condition that affects hunting and sporting dogs, such as Labrador Retrievers (including Goldies), Beagles, Foxhounds, English Pointers, and English Setters.
The Spanish Water Dog was always a dual - purpose breed, utilized as both a waterfowl retriever and a sheepherder.
The poodle comes from the working class of dogs, and was originally bred in Germany as a large water retriever.
They gained great popularity in both Great Britain and the United States as a hunting retriever of both water fowl and upland game.
The original Labrador Retriever came from Canada — although technically from Newfoundland, not Labrador — where they worked beside their larger cousins, the Newfoundlands, as working water retrievers for fisherman.
Before dock diving with your golden retriever, make sure they are a confident swimmer and check the area for potential dangers such as hidden rocks or other objects in the water.
Poodles of all three sizes were used, along with Irish Water Spaniels and Curly Coated Retrievers, as well as American and English Cocker Spaniels.
It is a gundog and still used in gundog trials and by some gamekeepers, however the rise of the labrador retriever meant that the breed decreased in popularity as a gundog in the 20th century.The tight curly coat is waterproof and shakes dry quite satisfactorily - it was purposely developed for retrieving game from water.
Today's flat - coated retrievers and Labrador retrievers used to work as fishery dogs, retrieving fish and other objects from the water.
Many breeds popular to this area, such as retrievers and Labs, will get into the water, but other breeds don't like the water and wouldn't get in on their own.
Adopted dog surprised his owner by rescuing two people caught in a riptide The Bermese mountain dog, named Nico, bounded into the water without hesitation to save a couple who were struggling in the water This dog playing the drums to White Stripes» Seven Nation Army will blow you away The cute canine lies next to its bass - playing owner as she taps out the iconic beat on the percussion instrument A dog playing the bass drum to Seven Nation Army is the best thing you'll see today This Vine is everything it promises to be, a beautiful golden retriever pup takes the role of Meg White, going thud thud thud on a bass drum whilst her owner plays one of the most famous guitar riffs in rock history Watch feisty feline take on pack of wild dogs in epic turf war battle - the winner might surprise you This is one cat that wasn't about to let five canines get the better of him - no matter how loud they barked Labrador has tumour the size of a human baby removed from his stomach WARNING: This story contains graphic images.
The breed, also known as a Yellow Retriever, was developed in the Scottish Highlands from a cross of wavy - coated retrievers, Tweed Water Spaniels (now extinct) and the Irish Setter.
Considered the best duck retriever of all time, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever ruled the blinds for 150 years, fetching as many as 300 ducks a day from the icy water.
Although dogs of any age and breed are susceptible to hemangiosarcoma, it occurs more commonly in dogs beyond middle age (older than 6 years), and in breeds such as Golden Retrievers, German Shepherd Dogs, Portuguese Water Dogs, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Flat Coated Retrievers, Boxers and Skye Terriers, among others.
Most retrievers and spaniels like water, as well as Newfoundlands, poodles and Portuguese water dogs.
Large retrievers, like this Lab enjoying a swim in a horse water trough, remain nearly twice as popular as dogs of any other breed category.
JUDGE: It is recommended that, as a first consideration, the judge be a qualified breeder of retrievers with at least 10 years experience in their breed and have attended at least two obedience trials and two field events with water tests.
Labrador Retrievers also are prone to diseases such as hip dysplasia and bloat, a disease in which the stomach becomes too full of water, food and air, leading to the stomach to twist.
Water Spaniels, as well as many Retrievers, have a specialized water - repellent coat and webbed Water Spaniels, as well as many Retrievers, have a specialized water - repellent coat and webbed water - repellent coat and webbed feet.
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