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.

33 breeds in this group

Golden Retriever

Golden Retriever

Friendly · intelligent · devoted

25–34 kg10–12 yrs

German Shorthaired Pointer

German Shorthaired Pointer

Friendly · Smart · Willing to Please

20–32 kg10–12 yrs

Labrador Retriever

Labrador Retriever

Friendly · active · and outgoing

25–36 kg10–12 yrs

Vizsla

Vizsla

Gentle · Affectionate · Energetic

20–30 kg10–14 yrs

Brittany

Brittany

Bright · Fun-Loving · Upbeat

13.6–18.1 kg12–14 yrs

English Springer Spaniel

English Springer Spaniel

Friendly · Playful · Obedient

18.1–22.7 kg12–14 yrs

Cocker Spaniel

Cocker Spaniel

Gentle · Smart · Happy

9.1–13.6 kg12–15 yrs

English Setter

English Setter

Gentle · Friendly · Mellow

20.4–36.3 kg10–12 yrs

Weimaraner

Weimaraner

Friendly · Fearless · Obedient

25–40 kg10–13 yrs

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Affectionate · Bright · Sensitive

25–36.3 kg10–13 yrs

English Cocker Spaniel

English Cocker Spaniel

Energetic · Merry · Responsive

11.8–15.4 kg12–14 yrs

German Wirehaired Pointer

German Wirehaired Pointer

Affectionate · Eager · Enthusiastic

22.7–31.8 kg14–16 yrs

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Friendly · Devoted · Trainable

16–32.7 kg12–15 yrs

Irish Setter

Irish Setter

Outgoing · Energetic · Playful

24–32 kg12–15 yrs

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Affectionate · Intelligent · Outgoing

16–23 kg12–14 yrs

Flat-Coated Retriever

Flat-Coated Retriever

Cheerful · Optimistic · Good-Humored

25–36 kg8–10 yrs

Lagotto Romagnolo

Lagotto Romagnolo

Affectionate · Keen · Undemanding

11–16 kg15–17 yrs

Boykin Spaniel

Boykin Spaniel

Friendly · Eager · Lovable

11–18 kg10–15 yrs

Spinone Italiano

Spinone Italiano

Sociable · Patient · Docile

28–39 kg10–12 yrs

Pointer

Pointer

Loyal · Hardworking · Even-Tempered

20–34 kg12–17 yrs

Gordon Setter

Gordon Setter

Affectionate · Confident · Bold

20–36 kg12–13 yrs

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Happy · Reserved · Upbeat

16–25 kg12–15 yrs

Clumber Spaniel

Clumber Spaniel

Mellow · Amusing · Gentlemanly

25–38.6 kg10–12 yrs

Irish Red and White Setter

Irish Red and White Setter

Courageous · Spirited · Determined

22–32 kg11–15 yrs

Field Spaniel

Field Spaniel

Sweet · Fun-Loving · Sensitive

16–23 kg12–13 yrs

Nederlandse Kooikerhondje

Nederlandse Kooikerhondje

Friendly · Alert · Quick

9–11 kg12–15 yrs

Irish Water Spaniel

Irish Water Spaniel

Playful · Hardworking · Brave

20–30 kg12–13 yrs

Curly-Coated Retriever

Curly-Coated Retriever

Confident · Proud · Wickedly Smart

27–45 kg10–12 yrs

American Water Spaniel

American Water Spaniel

Eager · Happy · Charming

11.3–20.4 kg10–14 yrs

Wirehaired Vizsla

Wirehaired Vizsla

Gentle · Loyal · Trainable

20–30 kg12–14 yrs

Sussex Spaniel

Sussex Spaniel

Friendly · Merry · Even-Tempered

15.9–20.4 kg13–15 yrs

Bracco Italiano

Bracco Italiano

Affectionate · Intelligent · Enthusiastic

25–40 kg10–14 yrs

Barbet

Barbet

Friendly · Bright · Sweet-Natured

13.6–29.5 kg12–14 yrs

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