Abstracts » Sports and fitness

Today's gun dogs

Article Abstract:

Modern gun dogs are bred for versatility, and are able to locate and retrieve a wide variety of bird and mammal species. Breeds described include several varieties of pointer, the Brittany, the English springer spaniel, and the Chesapeake retriever.

---

Bird dogs and bobwhites

Article Abstract:

Hunters should select a bird dog that has stamina, long legs and a good nose. A dog that wanders is a better bird dog than one that handles well. The best way to train a bird dog is to shoot many birds so that the dog trains itself.

---

The pudelpointer

Article Abstract:

The pudelpointer is a versatile gun dog imported from Germany. This crossbreed will hunt feather or fur, will work water or land, follow a game trail, point and fetch. It also has a good disposition.

Some parts © 2012 Advameg, Inc.