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The Sporting Group

The Sporting Group. History. Descendants of dogs bred to work WITH human hunters. Specific breeds were designed to do specific tasks Locate Flush Retrieve Called SPORTING, not KILLING

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The Sporting Group

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  1. The Sporting Group

  2. History • Descendants of dogs bred to work WITH human hunters. • Specific breeds were designed to do specific tasks • Locate • Flush • Retrieve • Called SPORTING, not KILLING • Wolf killing instincts bred out gradually over time to condition the breeds to stop just short of the kill.

  3. The Locaters • Pointers and Setters • Locate the game and indicate to the hunter where it may be found. • Can become bored very easily if not given a job. • May become “obsessed” with objects in yard • Work WITH this breed, not against it!

  4. The “Flushers” • The Spaniels (Cocker, Brittany, Irish Water, Clumber, Springers, etc…) • Designed to find the game and flush it out of hiding so hunter can kill it.

  5. The Retrievers • The Retrievers  • Golden, Labrador, Chessie, Nova Scotia, Flat Coated, Curly Coated, etc… • Designed to play the ultimate game of fetch!

  6. Sporting Special Requests • Sporting dogs are usually high energy breeds. • If not used as hunting companion, needs LOTS of exercise • Sporting dogs are very focused • These breeds generally need a job to do to keep them occupied • Can become destructive or OCD if allowed to get bored • Sporting dogs are very intelligent • Are very quick learners but can be stubborn. • Base training techniques on what your dog responds to best

  7. Sedge color

  8. Brown color

  9. Video of mix breed dog with Cerebellar Abiotrophy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNo_a8GAwr0&feature=related

  10. PRA

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