Sporting Dog Breeds
Discover 26 dog breeds categorized as sporting. Learn about their characteristics, temperament, and care requirements.
American Water Spaniel
Friendly, Energetic, Obedient, Intelligent, Protective, Trainable, Affectionate, Funny, Quiet, Smart, Gentle, Athletic, Independent, Brave, Fastbb, Strongbb, Friendly, Loyal, Playful, Curious, Couch potato, Loves Kisses
Boykin Spaniel
Friendly, Energetic, Companionable, Intelligent, Eager, Trainable, Affectionate, Friendly, Playful, Smart
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Bracco Italiano
Stubborn, Affectionate, Loyal, Playful, Companionable, Trainable
Brittany
Agile, Adaptable, Quick, Intelligent, Attentive, Happy
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Affectionate, Intelligent, Quiet, Dominant, Happy, Protective, Good with Kids, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Playful, Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Dignified, Friendly, Funny, Loves, Loyal, Smart, Quiet, Gentle, Couch, Spayed Neutered, Cat Passed Test, Available for Transfer Texas, Housetrained, Brave, Protective, Timid, Crate Trained, Single Dog Home, Loves Kisses, Independent, Loves kisses, Ehrlichia Positive, Energy Moderate, Experience Moderate, Good on a Leash, Loves to Cuddle, Loves Toys, Size Large sixty to ninety nine lbs, Couch potato, Couch Potato, Housebroken, Know the breed, Local only
Clumber Spaniel
Affectionate, Loyal, Dignified, Gentle, Calm, Great-hearted
Cocker Spaniel (American)
Outgoing, Sociable, Trusting, Joyful, Even Tempered, Merry
Cocker Spaniel
Trainable, Friendly, Affectionate, Playful, Quiet, Faithful, High Energy, Affectionate, Friendly, Brave, Athletic, Curious, Funny, Independent, Playful, Smart, Gentle, Loyal, Loves, Quiet, Shy, Bonded Pair, Dignified, Protective, Loves Other Dogs, Loves To Walk, Good with Dogs, Couch, Friendly and Outgoing, Good with Cats, Good with Kids, Rides well in car, Special Dietary Needs
English Setter
Strong Willed, Mischievous, Affectionate, Energetic, Playful, Companionable, Gentle, Hard-working, Intelligent, Eager, People-Oriented, Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Smart, Active, Loves, Couch, Brave, Gentle, Independent, Loyal, Protective, Quiet, Dignified, Funny, Needs A Fenced In Yard, Loves kisses, Community Lost Pet
English Springer Spaniel
Affectionate, Cheerful, Alert, Intelligent, Attentive, Active, Affectionate, Athletic, Friendly, Funny, Playful, Curious, Smart, Loyal, Loves, Loves To Play, Loves Other Dogs, Couch, Gentle, Dignified, Quiet, Brave, Loves Kisses, Attached, Independent, Protective, Loves To Run, Very Playful, Lots Of Energy, Loves kisses, Couch potato
England
Field Spaniel
Docile, Cautious, Sociable, Sensitive, Adaptable, Familial, Athletic, Brave, Dignified, Couch, Curious, Loyal, Playful, Protective, Funny, Loves, Smart, Gentle, Independent, Friendly, Affectionate, Quiet, Couch potato, Loves Kisses, Loves kisses
German Shorthaired Pointer
Boisterous, Bold, Affectionate, Intelligent, Cooperative, Trainable, Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Playful, Smart, Friendly, Adventurous, Funny, Independent, Loves, Loyal, Brave, Heartworm Positive, Gentle, Early Bird Ready, Quiet, Couch, Dignified, Protective, Good with Dogs, Medical Disclaimer
Golden Retriever
Intelligent, Kind, Reliable, Friendly, Trustworthy, Confident, Affectionate, Athletic, Dignified, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Loves, Playful, Smart, Curious, Loyal, Quiet, Cat Friendly, Adult full grown estimate Medium twenty six fifty lbs, Good with Dogs, Location CT, Spayed Neutered, Stray in Custody, Housetrained, Crate Trained, Good with Cats, Good with Children, Know the breed, High Energy, Brave, Couch, Independent
Gordon Setter
Fearless, Alert, Loyal, Confident, Gay, Eager, Brave, Dignified, Friendly, Gentle, Independent
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Irish Setter
Affectionate, Energetic, Lively, Independent, Playful, Companionable, Affectionate, Friendly, Gentle, Loves, Playful, Athletic, Smart, Curious, Loyal, SWEET LOVING PLAYFUL AFFECTIONATE LOVE HER TREAT, Brave, Funny, Protective, Quiet, Loves kisses, Loving
Ireland
Kooikerhondje
Benevolent, Agile, Alert, Intelligent, Active, Territorial
Labrador Retriever
Kind, Outgoing, Agile, Gentle, Intelligent, Trusting, Even Tempered, Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Loves, Playful, Brave, Dignified, Loyal, Gentle, Smart, Cuddly, Couch, Loves Food, Loves To Play And Explore, Loves Car Rides, Sweet, Confident
Lagotto Romagnolo
Keen, Loyal, Companionable, Loving, Active, Trainable
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Outgoing, Alert, Patient, Intelligent, Loving, Friendly, Affectionate, Playful, Curious, Loves Kisses, Adult Only Home Preferred, Single Dog Home, Funny, Smart, Gentle, Athletic, Independent, Brave, Dignified, Loves, Loyal, Quiet, Protective, Couch, Does Well in Car, Eager to Please, Goofy, Incontinence, Leash Trained, Likes to Fetch, Likes to Vocalize, Likes Toys, Moderately Active, Needs Ongoing Medical Care, Ok with Kids
Spanish Water Dog
Trainable, Diligent, Affectionate, Loyal, Athletic, Intelligent, Smart, Playful
Spain
Spinone Italiano
Docile, Friendly, Affectionate, Loyal, Patient, Gentle, Likes To Be Close, Well Mannered, Connecting, Affectionate, Attentive, Smart
An Eadailt
Vizsla
Affectionate, Energetic, Loyal, Gentle, Quiet, Affectionate, Couch, Curious, Dignified, Playful, Loyal, Loves, Gentle, Funny, Friendly, Smart, Quiet, Loves Treats, Athletic, Brave, Independent, Prey Drive Chickens Farm Animals, Shy, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Housetrained, Completed Obedience Training, Completed Paws In Prison program Highly trained dog, Crate Trained, Unknown cats, Heartworm Positive, Timid, Crate trained, Good with Children, Needs Active Lifestyle, Microchipped, Spayed, Single Dog Home, loving, playful, active
Vengriya
Weimaraner
Steady, Aloof, Stubborn, Energetic, Alert, Intelligent, Powerful, Fast, Affectionate, Athletic, Funny, Friendly, Curious, Gentle, Loves, Playful, Loyal, Smart, Likes to Snuggle, Housetrained, Leash Manners, Crate Trained, Playful Energetic, Couch, Loves kisses, Loves Food, Energy Level Active, Good with Dogs Yes, Good with Kids Yes, Good with Cats Yes, Energy Level Average, Cuddly, Sweet, Brave, Quiet, Shy, Timid, Good with Dogs, Not Good with Kids, Gentle and Friendly, Happy, In Foster Care Not at the Shelter, Good with Kids, Prefers People To Her Siblings, Independent
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Stubborn, Friendly, Affectionate, Loyal, Playful, Active, Playful, Friendly, Loves, Affectionate, Quiet, Curious, Loyal, Gentle
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Loyal, Gentle, Vigilant, Trainable, Proud, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Loves, Affectionate, Couch, Curious, Dignified, Playful, Loyal, Quiet, Smart, Heartworm Positive, Good with Cats, Athletic, Brave, Loves Car Rides
Wirehaired Vizsla
Friendly, Adaptable
Vengriya
About Sporting Dog Breeds
This category includes dog breeds that are categorized as sporting. These breeds share certain characteristics that make them distinctive in this category.
Key Characteristics
Dogs in the sporting category often share these traits:
- Specific physical or behavioral traits related to sporting
- Common temperament or personality characteristics
- Similar care requirements or training considerations
Popular Sporting Breeds
Some well-known breeds in this category include American Water Spaniel, Boykin Spaniel, Bracco Italiano, Brittany, Chesapeake Bay Retriever.
Finding the Right Sporting Dog
When considering a sporting dog breed, it's important to research individual breed characteristics and needs. Every dog is unique, and even within categories, there can be significant variation between breeds and individual dogs.