Sporting Dog Breeds

Sporting dogs are naturally active and alert, bred for hunting game birds. They make excellent companions for active families who enjoy the outdoors.

32 breeds in this group

Golden Retriever

Friendly · intelligent · devoted

25–34 kg10–12 yrs

German Shorthaired Pointer

Friendly · Smart · Willing to Please

9.3–14.4 kg10–12 yrs

Labrador Retriever

Friendly · active · and outgoing

25–36 kg10–12 yrs

Vizsla

Gentle · Affectionate · Energetic

23–32 kg10–14 yrs

Brittany

Bright · Fun-Loving · Upbeat

6.2–8.2 kg12–14 yrs

English Springer Spaniel

Friendly · Playful · Obedient

18–23 kg12–14 yrs

Cocker Spaniel

Gentle · Smart · Happy

9–14 kg12–15 yrs

English Setter

Gentle · Friendly · Mellow

25–32 kg10–12 yrs

Weimaraner

Friendly · Fearless · Obedient

11.3–18.5 kg10–13 yrs

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Affectionate · Bright · Sensitive

11.3–16.5 kg10–13 yrs

English Cocker Spaniel

Energetic · Merry · Responsive

5.3–7 kg12–14 yrs

German Wirehaired Pointer

Affectionate · Eager · Enthusiastic

10.3–14.4 kg14–16 yrs

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Friendly · Devoted · Trainable

7.2–14.4 kg12–15 yrs

Irish Setter

Outgoing · Energetic · Playful

27–32 kg12–15 yrs

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Affectionate · Intelligent · Outgoing

7.2–10.3 kg12–14 yrs

Flat-Coated Retriever

Cheerful · Optimistic · Good-Humored

12.3–14.4 kg8–10 yrs

Lagotto Romagnolo

Affectionate · Keen · Undemanding

4.9–7.2 kg15–17 yrs

Boykin Spaniel

Friendly · Eager · Lovable

5.1–8.2 kg10–15 yrs

Spinone Italiano

Sociable · Patient · Docile

10–12 yrs

Pointer

Loyal · Hardworking · Even-Tempered

9.3–15.4 kg12–17 yrs

Gordon Setter

Affectionate · Confident · Bold

9.3–16.5 kg12–13 yrs

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Happy · Reserved · Upbeat

7.2–11.3 kg12–15 yrs

Clumber Spaniel

Mellow · Amusing · Gentlemanly

11.3–17.5 kg10–12 yrs

Irish Red and White Setter

Courageous · Spirited · Determined

7.2–12.3 kg11–15 yrs

Field Spaniel

Sweet · Fun-Loving · Sensitive

7.2–10.3 kg12–13 yrs

Nederlandse Kooikerhondje

Friendly · Alert · Quick

4.1–6.2 kg12–15 yrs

Irish Water Spaniel

Playful · Hardworking · Brave

9.3–14 kg12–13 yrs

Curly-Coated Retriever

Confident · Proud · Wickedly Smart

12.3–19.5 kg10–12 yrs

American Water Spaniel

Eager · Happy · Charming

5.1–9.3 kg10–14 yrs

Wirehaired Vizsla

Gentle · Loyal · Trainable

9.3–13.4 kg12–14 yrs

Sussex Spaniel

Friendly · Merry · Even-Tempered

7.2–9.3 kg13–15 yrs

Barbet

Friendly · Bright · Sweet-Natured

7.2–13.4 kg12–14 yrs

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