The Sporting Group History n Descendants of dogs

History n Descendants of dogs bred to work WITH human hunters. n Specific breeds

The Locaters n Pointers and Setters Locate the game and indicate to the hunter

The “Flushers” n The Spaniels (Cocker, Brittany, Irish Water, Clumber, Springers, etc…) n Designed

The Retrievers n The Retrievers n Golden, Labrador, Chessie, Nova Scotia, Flat Coated, Curly

Sporting Special Requests n Sporting dogs are usually high energy breeds. n n n

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The Sporting Group

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

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

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

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

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