Gun Dog Dog Breeds Group
Gun Dog Group Dog Breeds: Skilled Retrievers, Flushers, and Waterfowl Specialists
The UKC Gun Dog Group features dog breeds developed to assist hunters in locating, flushing, and retrieving game—especially birds and waterfowl. These dogs are known for their keen senses, trainability, and strong work ethic in the field. Whether it’s a Labrador Retriever diving into icy water or a Spaniel flushing birds from dense cover, Gun Dogs combine athleticism with a cooperative spirit. Most breeds in this group are eager to please, highly responsive to commands, and thrive on outdoor activity. Popular Gun Dog breeds include the Golden Retriever, English Springer Spaniel, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Their versatility and friendly nature also make them excellent family companions.
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Good with other dogs
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Energetic
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Good with other dogs
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Energetic
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Good with other dogs
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Energetic
Hertha was bred to "Sport", who was a Pointer from the Duke's breeding, and the results of this pairing were the wellspring of the Hertha Pointer breed. For many years, hunters fostered the "Hertha dog" or "Hertha hound." Soon a breed club …
There are two basic types of English Setter ' bench setters which are bred for show rings, and field setters which are bred for hunting and field trial activities. Llewellin Setters are a particular strain of field setter which can trace un…
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Good with other dogs
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Energetic
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By crossing the Petit Bleu de Gascogne with bearded hounds, such as the Wirehaired Pointer, French hunters created the Petit Griffon de Gascogne in the 18th century as a rugged and hard working gundog for a variety of game, capable of whits…
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