Pointing Labs
Pointing Labs
Pointing Labs have not lost any of their desire to retrieve, they have merely had the natural desire to point birds brought out.
The Pointing Labrador Retriever is a strongly built, medium to large-sized dog, possessing a sound, athletically, balanced confirmation. This enables them to function well as one of the most well known, top retrieving gundogs. They possess the Pointing Lab substance and soundness to hunt waterfowl or upland game for long hours under difficult conditions. The Pointing Lab is well balanced, enabling it to work in the field with little or no effort. The Pointing Lab is bred primarily as a working gundog, so their structure is greatly important. Their temperament and gentleness with children make them an excellent family companion. The most distinguishing characteristics of the Pointing Labrador Retriever is its dense, short, weather resistant coat, and thick tail. Pointing Labs have a clean-cut head with a broad back skull and moderate top. They have very powerful jaws, with a very soft, gentle mouth. Its “kind,” friendly eyes, express its gentle character, intelligence and good temperament.
Pointing Labs activity and intelligence
Pointing Labs are enthusiastic, but not overly hyperactive bird dogs. Most require moderate amounts of attention, but relative to other bird dogs, they seem to acclimate well to their environment.
Pointing Lab owners will attest to the exceptional intelligence and high levelof obedience the dogs frequently show when working or playing. Labrador Retrievers are considered by many to be not only one of the most intelligent bird dog breeds, but also, one of the most intelligent of all dog breeds. Many Pointing Labs are used by police officers and the armed forces. They are also used as seeing-eye dogs because they have such a high intelligence level, making them easily trained and willingness to show obedience to their owners on a daily basis.
Pointing Labs size and color
Pointing Labs have a rather large, stocky frame. The height at the withers for a male Lab is 22 1/2 to 24 1/2 inches. A bitch measures slightly less at 21 1 /2 to 23 1/2 inches. Approximate weights of the dogs in working conditions are between 70 and 85 pounds. The female weight measures between 60 and 75 pounds.
The Pointing Lab comes in one of three basic solid colors. They are either black, yellow or chocolate. The coat of a Lab is rather short, dense and hard. It is not wavy but needs regular grooming with a brush to keep its shine.
Pointing Labs temperament
A Pointing Labrador Retriever’s temperament is as much a hallmark of the breed as their thick tail. The ideal disposition is one of a kindly, outgoing, easy to please nature. This gundog does not have a tendency to be aggressive. They are therefore, poor watchdogs. The Labrador has many characteristics that appeal to dog lovers. His gentle ways, above average intelligence, and obedient, calm nature are only a few.
Pointing Labs are an ideal dog breed to add to your family, and or to have as a hunting companion.
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The German Shorthair Pointer
The German Shorthair Pointer
The German Shorthair Pointer is bred to be versatile hunting dogs capable of high performance – both in the field and in the water. They are energetic dogs that love to please, and are capable and willing to work long and hard for their owners. Their coat is very short, soft and dense, requiring moderate brushing to keeps its shine. Most trained German Shorthair Pointers will excel in the field, and provide years of dedicated service. Their energy seems endless, and they especially love fetching games. Intelligent, sweet, energetic, bright and loving — That’s a German Shorthair.
German Shorthair activity and intelligence
As with most bird dogs, the activity level of the German Shorthair is high. They need a large dose of daily exercise, and will sometimes become destructive if they don’t get it. Fields in which to run, or a large fenced yard provide the best environment. Most hunters find that after a two mile run, a German Shorthair is just getting warmed up.
German Shorthair Pointers are highly intelligent. They make great house dogs, good obedience dogs, a keen watch dog, and of course, excellent hunting companions. They have one of the best scenting abilities of all bird dog breeds. Since they work so well in the field, very few Shorthair owners would have any other dog as their hunting companion.
German Shorthair size and color
German Shorthairs are medium sized dogs. The standard height of a male is 23 to 25 inches at the shoulder and weighs between 55 to 70 pounds. The standard height of a female is 21 to 23 inches at the shoulder and weighs between 45 and 60 pounds.
The coat of a German Shorthair is German Shorthair on pointshort and thick, requiring regular brushing to keep its shine. They range in color combinations. They may be solid liver, or have a combination of liver and white. They may also be liver and white ticked, or liver patched and white ticked. They could also be the simple, liver, and roan pattern.
German Shorthair Pointers are kind, affectionate, compassionate dogs that adapt well to their environment. They make very good house dogs and/or watch dogs. They make terrific companions and are excellent around children. Their love for you will be demonstrated when they are working for you or playing with you.
German Shorthair Pointers make wonderful pets and hunters.
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Italian Spinone
Italian Spinone
The Italian Spinone is a versatile hunting dog of ancient heritage with origins in northern Italy.
It has a very resistant, thick skin, and harsh coat, making it well suited for working in the field. The Spinone has been characterized as a dog “…that does not hunt for themselves but for their master” and is “not too fast in their speed while searching out game.” Their gentle italian spinone & pheasant loading disposition and docile temperament make them an excellent family companion as well. The Spinone Italiano or Italian Pointer is Italy’s all-purpose hunting dog, often referred to as a “Griffon,” since that name formerly designated the hunting dogs of all continental Europe. Actually, the dog is a Pointer of the old school, that is, a rather slow-footed dog similar to those used prior to the era of wing shooting. Almost every country in Europe has had its Pointer for at least three centuries, and each developed the dog in its own locality according to climate, need and changing times. The Piedmonte district of Northwest Italy is primarily responsible for the Spinone’s development into an all-purpose dog. These dogs are said to outrank all other Italian gun dogs as a highly efficient worker.
Italian Spinone activity level and intelligence
Italian Spinones are enthusiastic, but slightly slower than most bird dogs. They are however hard workers and will be loyal to their masters. They need moderate amounts of attention, and training in order for them to stay in top conditioning form during the hunting season.
Italian Spinone owners know of their dog’s keen, very intelligent expressions. They are extremely smart gundogs. They are one of the most loyal breed of gundogs, and any avid hunter truly appreciates this characteristic in a well-developed hunting dog.
Italian Spinone size and color
Average height for the Italian Spinone for both male anditalian_spinone_picture _loading female genders range from 20 to 26 inches at the shoulder. Their weight is usually between 50 and 60 pounds. The female genders are of course smaller than the male, as with all animals.
The Spinone, unlike many gundogs, do not have a wide variety of colors. There are only three varieties of the Italian Spinone. They are either solid white, solid white with yellow patches, or solid white with dark brown patches. The coat is weather-proof, short, rough and hard, tending to be wiry but never woolly or curly. They are also quite bushy over the eyes. Their coats need daily brushing with a good wire brush or comb.
Italian Spinone temperament
They are very gentle dogs with great amounts of loyalty and compassion to give to their owner.
The Italian Spinone is know for its calm, docile, demeanor, making them a great addition to any family.
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The French Brittany
The French Brittany
The French Brittany is similar to the American Brittany, but has many unique qualities. The main differences between the French Brittany and the American Brittany lie in conformation, temperament and style of hunting. French Brittanys are natural hunters and this should not be curbed in the early days of training. They hunt for you, you don’t have to hunt for them. Their natural hunting instinct and intelligence is the result of meticulous breeding practices. They are used on all types of upland birds, from pheasant and quail to grouse and woodcock.
French Brittanys are enthusiastic, active bird dogs. Most will hunt 50 to 60 yards either side of the handler. When the cover is denser the dog will naturally hunt closer. They are full of energy and eager to please.
French Brittanys are intelligent, good tempered, excellent gundogs. They will use the easily acquired training techniques you have taught them, while they work for you.
French Brittany size and color
The French Brittany is a small to average size dog, usually measuring approximately 17 1/2 to 20 1/2 inches in height at the shoulder; bitches are slightly less. The weight of a French Brittany ranges from 30 to 40 pounds.
The French Brittany is normally black and white. French Brittanys are often liver and white, orange and white, tri-color and roan of any of these colors.
French Brittany personality traits
The French nick-named the brittany spaniel “le fougueux” which means “the high spirited one”. This aptly describes the brittany personality which shows a zest in general and for hunting in particular. They are energetic yet calm. They are a dog which prefers to be in their master’s companionship and thrive best in an atmosphere where they are included within the home at least on a part time basis. He is affectionate, loyal, he’ll put in a whole day’s hunt, no matter the weather, his energy seemingly bottomless, yet ease calmly right into the home without disrupting the household.
With his compact stature, the French Brittany is light and quick on his feet, which perhaps is what gives him such endurance.
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Flat-Coated Retriever
The Flat-Coated Retriever
The Flat-Coated Retriever is a hard working medium-sized dog possessing a sound, balanced confirmation that enables them to function well as a retrieving gundog.
Flat-Coated Retrievers are a versatile family companion, while they work for you as hunting retriever. They exhibit a happy and active attitude. flat coat retriever picture loading… The most distinguishing characteristic of the Flat-Coated Retriever is its long, strong, clean, “one piece” head, which is unique to the breed. Flat-Coated Retriever’s have dense, thick, full coats, moderate in length. The coat tends to lie rather flat, illustrating a high luster shine. The legs and tail are well feathered, making the coat more beautiful.
Flat-Coated Retrievers are enthusiastic, active bird dogs.
Most require large amounts of attention, daily exercise and training to keep the dog in top shape for hunting.
Flat-Coated Retriever are intelligent, good tempered, excellent gundogs. They will use the easily acquired training techniques you have taught them, while they work for you.
Dogs usually measure 23 to 24 1/2 inches, 22 to 23 1/2 inches for bitches. They weigh between 60 and 70 pounds. Both sexes are very hardy dogs, making them great companions that will work well for you.
The Flat-Coated Retriever is either solid black or solid liver.
Their coat is very dense, full and shiny. They require daily combing or brushing to keep the hair looking beautiful and untangled. Their coats are slightly feathered making them more luxurious and beautiful when working in the field.
Character is a primary and outstanding asset of the Flat-Coated Retriever. They are responsive, loving members of the family, versatile working dogs, multi-talented, sensible, bright and tractable.
The Flat-Coated Retriever demonstrates stability, and a desire to please, with a confident, happy and outgoing attitude, and they make good housedogs and are receptive to children.
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