Archive for the ‘Sporting Group’ Category

Historical Significance Of The Golden Retriever

by: Carol A Matthews The Golden Retriever is an obedient, intelligent dog predominantly used for hunting. It is because of their flexibility and medium size, they are so appropriate for hunting job. Intelligence, bravery and liveliness are the inherent characteristics of the the Golden Retriever. First recorded breeding was done between Nous and Belle, a [...]

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Golden Retrievers

Originally bred to hunt in 1800s England, the golden retriever has retained much of its natural curiosity and hunting behaviors. The breed has maintained its standing in the top ten most popular dog breeds in the US partly because of the dog’s gentle nature, fierce loyalty and friendly personality. They’re the quintessential family pet due [...]

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Choosing The Right Spaniel Puppy

by Darin Lawson Hosking Spaniels as a family are hunting and retrieving dogs. Preparing for a Spaniel puppy takes a bit of planning. Choosing which breed of spaniel is sometime difficult as their are many traits in the spaniel family to look at. All dogs belong to the same species, called the Canis familiaris. All [...]

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The English Pointer: The Perfect Pet?

by Gabriel Adams Deriving their name from their ability to point out game to hunters, the English Pointer was specifically bred for its innate qualities. There are a variety of breeds used in hunting, but the English Pointer was known for finding game, stopping, and pointing it out by use of its muzzle. The hunter [...]

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Is the Labrador Retriever the Best Family Dog?

by Richard Livitski Year after year, Labrador Retrievers have consistently ranked as one of the best family dogs. With their intelligence, and laid back demeanor they make an excellent choice when choosing a dog for your family. Here’s more about this breed… History: The Labrador Retrievers roots, depending upon which theory you adhere to, either [...]

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