Sporting Dog Breeds
Discover 29 dog breeds categorized as sporting. Learn about their characteristics, temperament, and care requirements.
American Water Spaniel
Friendly, Energetic, Obedient, Intelligent, Protective, Affectionate, Loyal, Playful, Curious
United States
Boykin Spaniel
Friendly, Energetic, Companionable, Intelligent, Eager, Affectionate, Gentle, Loyal, Playful, Quiet
United States
Bracco Italiano
Stubborn, Affectionate, Loyal, Playful, Companionable
Italy
Brittany
Agile, Adaptable, Quick, Intelligent, Attentive, Happy
France
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Affectionate, Intelligent, Quiet, Dominant, Happy, Protective, Curious, Friendly, Loyal, Playful, Gentle
United States
Clumber Spaniel
Affectionate, Loyal, Dignified, Gentle, Calm, Friendly, Quiet
England
Cocker Spaniel (American)
Outgoing, Sociable, Trusting, Joyful, Even Tempered, Merry
United States
Cocker Spaniel
Friendly, Affectionate, Playful, Quiet, Faithful, Gentle, Loyal, Protective, Brave, Dignified, Shy, Independent
England
Curly-Coated Retriever
Confident, Proud, Intelligent, Wickedly Smart, Active, Loyal, Gentle, Trainable, Alert, Wickedly Smart
England
English Setter
Strong Willed, Mischievous, Affectionate, Energetic, Playful, Companionable, Gentle, Hard-working, Intelligent, Eager, People-Oriented, Curious, Friendly
England
English Springer Spaniel
Affectionate, Cheerful, Alert, Intelligent, Attentive, Active, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Gentle, Brave
England
Field Spaniel
Docile, Cautious, Sociable, Adaptable, Familial, Friendly, Affectionate, Loyal, Playful, Protective, Brave, Curious, Independent
England
Flat-Coated Retriever
Optimistic, Cheerful, Loyal, Outgoing, Confident, Intelligent, Friendly, Energetic, Sweet-natured, Active
England
German Shorthaired Pointer
Boisterous, Bold, Affectionate, Intelligent, Cooperative, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Gentle, Loyal, Brave
Germany
Golden Retriever
Intelligent, Kind, Reliable, Friendly, Trustworthy, Confident, Affectionate, Curious, Gentle, Playful, Quiet, Loyal
Scotland
Gordon Setter
Fearless, Alert, Loyal, Confident, Gay, Eager, Brave, Dignified, Friendly, Gentle, Independent
Scotland
Irish Setter
Affectionate, Energetic, Lively, Independent, Playful, Companionable, Friendly, Gentle, Brave, Curious, Loyal
Ireland
Irish Water Spaniel
Playful, Alert, Clownish, Inquisitive, Loyal, Active, Hardworking, Devoted, Reserved with strangers
Ireland
Kooikerhondje
Benevolent, Agile, Alert, Intelligent, Active, Territorial
Netherlands
Labrador Retriever
Kind, Outgoing, Agile, Gentle, Intelligent, Trusting, Even Tempered, Affectionate, Playful, Friendly, Loyal, Independent
Canada
Lagotto Romagnolo
Keen, Loyal, Companionable, Loving, Active
Italy
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Outgoing, Alert, Patient, Intelligent, Loving, Affectionate, Friendly, Playful, Curious, Gentle, Independent, Brave
Canada
Spanish Water Dog
Diligent, Affectionate, Loyal, Intelligent, Playful
Spain
Spinone Italiano
Docile, Friendly, Affectionate, Loyal, Patient, Gentle, Playful, Curious
Italy
Vizsla
Affectionate, Energetic, Loyal, Gentle, Quiet, Dignified, Curious, Playful, Friendly, Brave, Independent, Shy
Hungary
Weimaraner
Steady, Aloof, Stubborn, Energetic, Alert, Intelligent, Powerful, Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Gentle
Germany
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Stubborn, Friendly, Affectionate, Loyal, Playful, Active, Quiet, Curious, Gentle
Wales
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Loyal, Gentle, Vigilant, Proud, Affectionate, Friendly, Playful, Brave, Curious, Dignified
France
Wirehaired Vizsla
Friendly, Adaptable, Gentle, Energetic, Loyal, Lively
Hungary