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The Braques Français are hunting dogs, from a very old type of gun dog used for pointing the location of game birds for a hunter. There are two breeds of Braque Français, both from the south of France, [1] [2] the Braque français, type Gascogne (French Pointing Dog – Gascogne type, larger size) and the Braque français, type Pyrénées (French Pointing Dog – Pyrenean type, smaller size ...
The English Cocker Spaniel is a breed of gun dog. It is noteworthy for producing one of the most varied numbers of pups in a litter among all dog breeds. The English Cocker Spaniel is an active, good-natured, sporting dog [1] standing well up at the withers and compactly built. [2] There are "field" or "working" cockers and "house" cockers.
Since then, the breed has grown in popularity as not only a show dog but also a versatile gun dog, Korthals' original intention for the breed. For the most part, the breed still resembles his original intentions: a medium size, harsh coat, good degree of trainability, and resilient on the field and in the ring. [10]
The term hunting dog is broad and includes all breeds and skills of hunting canines, but "gun dogs" refers to canines that are trained to work alongside a loud firearm while hunting or retrieving game. [2] Gun dogs are divided into three main categories: pointers and retrievers, setters and spaniels, and water dogs. [3] [failed verification]
A hunting dog is a canine that hunts with or for hunters. There are several different types of hunting dog developed for various tasks and purposes. The major categories of hunting dog include hounds, terriers, cur type dogs, and gun dogs. Further distinctions within these categories can be made, based upon the dog's skills and capabilities.
The Pointer, sometimes called the English Pointer, is a medium-sized breed of pointing dog developed in England.Pointers are used to find game for hunters, and are considered by gundog enthusiasts to be one of the finest breeds of its type; however, unlike most other hunting breeds, its purpose is to point, not retrieve game.
Pointing dogs, sometimes called bird dogs, are a type of gundog typically used in finding game. [1] [2] Gundogs are traditionally divided into three classes: retrievers, flushing dogs, and pointing breeds. [3] The name pointer comes from the dog's instinct to point, by stopping and aiming its muzzle towards game. This demonstrates to the hunter ...
[5]: 545 The Weimaraner was recognised as a distinct breed in 1891. [3] A breed standard was drawn up in 1896, and in 1897 a breed association was established in Erfurt with the name Verein zur Reinzucht des silbergrauen Weimaraner-Vorstehhund; [b] this was soon changed to Verein zur Züchtung des Weimaraner Vorstehhundes. [5]: 545 [6] [c]