Sporting Dog Breeds

Discover 26 dog breeds categorized as sporting. Learn about their characteristics, temperament, and care requirements.

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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

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Boykin Spaniel

Friendly, Energetic, Companionable, Intelligent, Eager, Trainable, Affectionate, Friendly, Playful, Smart

Verenigde Staten

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Bracco Italiano

Stubborn, Affectionate, Loyal, Playful, Companionable, Trainable

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Brittany

Agile, Adaptable, Quick, Intelligent, Attentive, Happy

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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

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Clumber Spaniel

Affectionate, Loyal, Dignified, Gentle, Calm, Great-hearted

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Cocker Spaniel (American)

Outgoing, Sociable, Trusting, Joyful, Even Tempered, Merry

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Gordon Setter

Fearless, Alert, Loyal, Confident, Gay, Eager, Brave, Dignified, Friendly, Gentle, Independent

ma Sukosi

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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

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Kooikerhondje

Benevolent, Agile, Alert, Intelligent, Active, Territorial

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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

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Lagotto Romagnolo

Keen, Loyal, Companionable, Loving, Active, Trainable

An Eadailt

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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

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Spanish Water Dog

Trainable, Diligent, Affectionate, Loyal, Athletic, Intelligent, Smart, Playful

Spain

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Spinone Italiano

Docile, Friendly, Affectionate, Loyal, Patient, Gentle, Likes To Be Close, Well Mannered, Connecting, Affectionate, Attentive, Smart

An Eadailt

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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

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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

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Welsh Springer Spaniel

Stubborn, Friendly, Affectionate, Loyal, Playful, Active, Playful, Friendly, Loves, Affectionate, Quiet, Curious, Loyal, Gentle

Gales

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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

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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.