Sentences with phrase «game hunting breed»

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The effects of big - game hunting, breeding and wildlife conservation on endangered African animals are investigated in this documentary.

Trophy investigates the powerhouse businesses of big game hunting, breeding, and wildlife conservation.

Cirnechi were originally bred to hunt small game like rabbit and hare.

This sturdy breed was originally developed to retrieve waterfowl and participate in hunting upland game.

Like many other terriers, its owners bred it to hunt small game.

History and Facts: Dating back to the early 14th century, Celtic tribes used this breed for small game hunting.

In the 19th century, Weimaraners belonged to the Nobles of Weimar, who bred the «Weimar pointers» to hunt big game.

The Norwegian Elkhound is a type of Spitz dog that was originally bred in Norway to hunt large game like bears, elks and wolves.

The Weimaraner comes from a hunting background, bred for big game such as deer or bear.

Hunting - A hunting dog, also known as a gundog; is a canine that has been bred and trained to find the game, and retrieve them when necessary.

History: Jack Russell Terriers have an origin from England and were originally bred by a man named Jack Russell in the 19th century to hunt small game, specifically foxes.

These dogs are bred to hunt and they search game by scent.

It was originally bred to hunt bear, deer and other game.

As a result, many of these new breeds, including the German Shorthaired Pointer, became exceptionally versatile, able to successfully hunt anything from upland game birds to raccoons and even larger game like deer.

Large game hounds like the Rhodesian Ridgeback were bred to hunt lions, elk and other wild game.

They were originally bred to hunt game birds.

The Akita and his cousin the Shiba Inu both started life as hunting dogs in Japan — a heritage manifest today in the tendency of both breeds to hunt small game and the neighbor's cat, but the Akita is part of the working group and the Shiba is a non-sporting dog.

This muscular breed has a muscular, sturdy build that makes it well - suited for hunting dangerous game, such as bears, boars, and even raccoons.

Also known as the Argentine Mastiff, the Dogo Argentino is a large white dog breed that was bred for big game hunting.

Developed in the United Kingdom, the Norwich Terrier is a small breed that was originally used to hunt small game and rodents.

Reining from Finland, the Finnish Spitz was bred to hunt small - to - medium sized game, ranging from squirrels to bears.

Golden Retrievers were originally bred as hunting dogs, and their job was to retrieve shot ducks and other game birds.

Originating in Rhodesia (what we now know as Zimbabwe), the Ridgeback is classified in the hound group and was bred for hunting large game such as Lions.

The Greyhound is a sighthound breed that is renowned for its incredible speed, making it well - suited for dog racing and hunting game.

A large breed, it's no surprise this dog has plenty of muscle, as the original purpose behind the breed was to hunt with the Mahlemut tribe in Alaska and then drag heavy game back to their villages.

We have bred them to retain their hunting faculties — incredible noses, keen eyesight, high drive on game.

History and Facts: This breed dates back to 16th century in the Vendee region in southern France, where this dog was bred to hunt small game.

This breed was developed for hunting large game, but they are by no means an aggressive breed.

The AKC has this to say about the Dogo: «The Dogo Argentino is a pack - hunting dog, bred for the pursuit of big - game such as wild boar and puma, and possesses the strength, intelligence and quick responsiveness of a serious athlete.

Other breeds are developed to hunt small game or to herd livestock.

This heavily muscled dog looks ready to do the job he was originally bred for — hunting large game but today the Dogo is considered a family pet that gets along well with other dogs.

There is debate as to whether they were originally bred for hunting small game or meant to be simply a companion.

Because the Swedish Elkhound was bred to hunt elk and other large game it can be somewhat independent and a little bit stubborn by nature.

This breed was created to be a companion dog (and possibly for hunting small game) and they like to be snuggled right up to their person.

Since wild hogs can weigh up to 600 pounds, and dogs that hunt pigs must hold them at bay or physically latch on to them, dogs bred to hunt this kind of game must be powerful and strong.

The pursuit of game birds was the reason for the breed's development and existence, and the above is a description of its hunting demeanor.

[1] To assist in the hunting of birds and small game, various sporting types of dogs were developed, which became the ancestors of today's pointer, retriever, setter, and spaniel purebred dog breeds.

The Sporting Group includes breeds that assist in hunting, either by locating game (pointers and setters), moving / flushing game (spaniels), or retrieving downed game (retrievers).

Popular games / activities: fetch, nose games, tracking, water work, dock diving, hunting The Herding Group includes breeds that help humans to control the movement of other animals.

Many of pet dog breeds will not be very useful for hunting and many of pure hunting «game dogs» can not adapt to apartment life.

The breed is used in Germany to hunt feathered game, as well as wild boars, foxes and hares.

Kerry Beagle: Like other Beagles, this Irish lad was bred to track game while hunting using their extraordinary noses.

This dog was initially bred to hunt large game like wolves and deer but today they are more often used as bird dogs and for retrieving.

They were first bred to hunt small game and birds.

They are good swimmers and love to play in water, making them the best breed for duck hunting, but labs will prove helpful with any type of small game.

The German shorthaired pointer is one of the most versatile of hunting breeds, combining pointing, retrieving, trailing and even game - killing abilities.

The specific talents for which some were bred include a heightened sense of smell, extreme speed and agility, and the ability to hunt specific types of game.

The dogs were bred to hunt bear, boar and other large game.

Specific game hunters include the Dachshund, which hunted badgers; the Irish Wolfhound, which hunted wolves; the American Foxhound and the English Foxhound, that hunt fox; the Scottish Deerhound, bred to hunt deer; the Rhodesian Ridgeback, originally a lion hunter; the Pharaoh Hound, which are excellent rabbit hunters; and the Otterhound, for hunting otters.

According to the Dog Breed Info website, they were referred to as the poor man's dog, working on farms as herders as well as hunting small game and rodents.