Originally bred to be scent hounds,
these hunting dogs still love to just be a dog.
Today,
hunting dogs still provide their human companions with invaluable assistance on hunting trips.
Not exact matches
In the case of
hunting dogs there are
still many that continue to
hunt in various types of cover with their owners today.
But then I wanted a
dog I could do agility with (GSD and doberman...) But now I
still want to
hunt birds, don't mind whether or not I do agility w / the
dog or not... But I don't want my mom to go beserk when I tell her I changed my mind again!!!
Today the breed is
still an excellent
hunting partner but is also being kept more and more as a family
dog.
Despite - or perhaps because of - some of these characteristics, they are
still terriers: small
hunting dogs bred to chase anything that runs away.
What these working and
hunting people are looking for is a
dog that has the grit to face a full grown boar head on and
still hold its ground, or face a herd of scattered cattle and have the wit and forcefulness to gather them up, hold them, or drive them to a specific location.
These
dogs are
still hunting dogs.
Today they're
still a great
hunting dog, which means they have great retrieving abilities.
The Jack Russell Terrier is
still built as a
dog that is intended for
hunting and the tradition of docking the tail so it may serve as a handle to hold while pulling a ratting
dog from a hole is
still intact today (although rarely done for practicality it is mostly done for the look of it.)
Plus the pervading attitude towards animals is
still a good ole boys network of fellows that grew up with
hunting dogs, or even
dogs considered house pets but they are / were never allowed in the house.
While it is easier to pick up your tiny
dog to keep them away from males, and they're not typically out
hunting in the fields, I think the harness would
still be useful for toy
dog breeders.
While the dachshunds may be known more today for being a pampered pet of a celebrity or loyal companion
dog, the dachshund is
still used as a
hunting companion.
While
dogs are
still used to
hunt vermin today, the practice is a dangerous one, and many breeders and pet owners would prefer not to expose their
dogs to the dangers inherent in
hunting.
The American Water Spaniels
still thinks of himself as a water
dog and
hunting comes natural to them.
Yes, it
still goes on... but for the majority of the
dogs we see in shelters and rescues they would be no better at fighting other
dogs than a typical poodle would be at bird
hunting (their historic purpose).
A
dog that comes reliably in the yard or house is
still a LONG way from a
dog who can be trusted off - lead in
hunting or field training environments where there are birds, guns, people, other
dogs, and lots of excitement.
Be very selective in getting a Great Dane; they
still retain their
hunting instincts and can also be
dog fighers.
Dogs still obtain behavioral patterns typical of their species, and among them is the
hunting instinct.
Each type of tooth has a specific job to do in the actions of ripping, tearing, shredding and eventual consumption that would occur if your
dog was
still a wild wolf
hunting wild prey for supper.
These
dogs continue to be popular and are
still used for
hunting today, although they also make fine companion
dogs.
The Russian spaniel is a diminutive
dog who is
still able to
hunt.
Though
still used in packs for
hunting today, beagles are commonly seen as wonderful companions and family
dogs.
If you plan to use your Spanish Pointer for
hunting or other
dog sports, you should start training while the puppies are
still fairly young.
Airedales can
still be seen today working as
hunting dogs for both large and small game, in police work, and as wonderful family companions.
Upland Retrievers: Because these
dogs are
still often
hunted, their general health and temperaments are good.
Though scientists and veterinarians are
still researching this condition more thoroughly, it is known that the condition is associated with strenuous exercise (especially in unconditioned
dogs), heavy
hunting and swimming, cage transport, and cold, wet living conditions.
Still, the research showed that owners of
hunting dogs are already well aware of this and deworm their
dogs regularly.
True, we don't necessarily bring home a Beagle or Bloodhound to go
hunting, but owners need to understand that the
dog has been bred to be independent for hundreds of years, and they
still possess those independent traits.
Your cat or
dog doesn't need to use their sharp fangs to
hunt down their food anymore, but they
still need healthy teeth and gums, just like us.
This breed is
still not too common in the United States; however, it is frequently seen in Italy where it is used as an all around
hunting dog.
Thankfully, though, it persisted in England where it was
still favored as a
hunting and family
dog.
Dog's rely on us for survival, and while our dependence on
dogs has changed, we
still have a use for them, guard
dogs,
hunting, service
dogs, and companions.
The breed's stamina and longevity are remarkable, with some
dogs still hunting at 16 years of age.
They are
still used today as
hunting dogs, primarily for
hunting rabbits.
English Springer Spaniels are
still used as flushing
dogs, and today breeders that breed these
dogs for
hunting train the
dogs to retrieve to hand, quarter, scented, follow hand signals, blind retrieve, and steady.
You will find this breed to be a very active type of
dog with sound
hunting instincts; however, they
still can adapt to living in an apartment as long as they get to receive plenty of daily exercise.
Although the jobs of many breeds have disappeared and the jobs of others have changed,
dogs of many breeds created as
hunting companions
still work in the field as
hunting companions and
hunt trial competitors.
purposes and have the confidence that any of our
dogs would make a great
hunting companion and a
dog that you can
still enjoy as a family pet.
Working
dogs that love to herd and
hunt will
still love to herd and
hunt after being spayed and neutered.
They are reliable
hunting dogs and many people
still use them in the field for both tracking and retrieving.
Intelligent and independent, these friendly canines are
still highly trainable and make great
hunting dogs and companion animals.
Still, the breed's limitless prey drive and energy, the patience it takes to train them for anything other than coon
hunting, and their tendency to bark in a loud, ringing voice make them most appropriate for experienced
dog owners.
The Spinone Italiano is an ancient all - purpose
hunting dog from Italy and is one of the oldest of the griffon varieties
still in existence.
Originally used for coursing rabbits, today the breed is
still used for
hunting and as a companion
dog.
Owners of these cats reported their cats
still climbed trees,
hunted, and successfully defended themselves against other cats and
dogs.
Tom
still judges field trials and
hunt tests and he's seen hundreds of
dogs work in the field, and he has trained
dogs to
hunting titles.
Some pit bulls work cattle in herding trials, and some
still function as
hunting dogs.
But, when we started reading about German Wirehaired Pointers, we were impressed with how many of the show
dogs were competing in field trials and
hunt tests, while
still being competitive in the show ring.
We found a breeder with a show champion that had been bred to a dual champion (a field champion and a show champion) and decided that a puppy sired by a
dog that was both a field champion and a show champion should be a good
hunting dog and
still be a good show
dog.