Chocolate Labs Worker Hunter Friend

A great deal of planning and work precede the moment when the hunter arrives in the field with a well-trained bird dog. Selecting the right breed, procuring a pup from a good breeder, and training the pup appropriately take a lot of commitment. The result, however, is well worth the expense, effort, and time.

Popular Hunting Dog Breeds

Some of the top choices for bird dogs are English Setters, German Shorthaired Pointers, German Wirehaired Pointers (also known as Deutche Drahthaars), Labrador Retrievers, and American Water Spaniels.

English Setters are elegant sporting dogs with long, flat coats of white flecked with black, tan, or orange. They are energetic, loveable, and affectionate, making them good family dogs as well as good hunters. As with all hunting breeds, they need plenty of attention and outdoor exercise. The breed is vigorous and healthy, and the dogs range from about 50 to 65 pounds.