SPORTING GROUP

AKC RECOGNIZED BREEDSNaturally active and alert, Sporting dogs make likeable, well-

rounded companions. Members of the Group include pointers, retrievers, setters and spaniels. Remarkable for their instincts in

water and woods, many of these breeds actively continue to participate in hunting and other field activities. Potential owners

of Sporting dogs need to realize that most require regular, invigorating exercise.

AMERICAN WATER SPANIEL

• SIZE - small (15-18 in)• GROOMING -• EXERCISE -• FEEDING -• TEMPERAMENT - intelligent, friendly, eager

and energetic

BRITTANY

• SIZE - Small (18-19 in)

• GROOMING - relatively easy

• EXERCISE - essential

• FEEDING - undemanding

• TEMPERAMENT -energetic and busy

CHESAPEAKE BAY RETRIEVER

• SIZE - large/solid (21-24 in)• GROOMING - fairly demanding• EXERCISE - demanding but simple• FEEDING - considerable• TEMPERAMENT - alert and cheerful

CLUMBER SPANIEL• SIZE - short (16-18 in)

• GROOMING - reasonable

• EXERCISE - medium

• FEEDING - medium

• TEMPERAMENT -kind and reliable

COLOR VARIATIONS -

COCKER SPANIEL(American)

• SIZE - Small• GROOMING - Extensive• EXERCISE - Medium• FEEDING - Small• TEMPERAMENT -Cheerful and

intelligent

CURLY-COATED RETRIEVER

• SIZE - large (25-27 in)• GROOMING - fairly demanding• EXERCISE - demanding but simple• FEEDING - reasonable• TEMPERAMENT - friendly, confident

COLOR VARIATIONS -

ENGLISH COCKER SPANIEL

• SIZE - small (15-16 in)

• GROOMING - regular

• EXERCISE - medium

• FEEDING - small

• TEMPERAMENT -merry, exuberant

ENGLISH SETTER

• SIZE - large (61-68)

• GROOMING - demanding

• EXERCISE - demanding

• FEEDING - reasonable

• TEMPERAMENT -friendly enthusiast

ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL

• SIZE - small-medium (20in)

• GROOMING - reasonable

• EXERCISE - demanding

• FEEDING - medium

• TEMPERAMENT -friendly, biddable

FIELD SPANIEL• SIZE - small (18 in)

• GROOMING - reasonable

• EXERCISE - medium

• FEEDING - small

• TEMPERAMENT -active/independant

FLAT-COATED RETRIEVER• SIZE - med/large (22-24

in)

• GROOMING - medium

• EXERCISE - medium

• FEEDING - medium

• TEMPERAMENT -kindly

GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER

• SIZE - Medium

• GROOMING - Easy

• EXERCISE - Essential

• FEEDING - Medium

• TEMPERAMENT -Highly trainable and friendly

GERMAN WIREHAIRED POINTER

• SIZE - Medium

• GROOMING - Reasonable

• EXERCISE - Essential

• FEEDING - Medium

• TEMPERAMENT -Intelligent and biddable

GOLDEN RETRIEVER• SIZE - Medium

• GROOMING - Fairly Demanding

• EXERCISE - Demanding

• FEEDING - Demanding

• TEMPERAMENT -Friendly, reliable, trustworthy, intelligent, and biddable

GORDON SETTER• SIZE - Large

• GROOMING - Reasonable

• EXERCISE - Reasonable

• FEEDING - Fairly Demanding

• TEMPERAMENT -Dignified and bold

Irish Red and White Setter

• SIZE- 22½ to 26 inches tall

• GROOMING- Minimal

• EXERCISE- Daily

• FEEDING-

• TEMPERMENT- kindly, friendly attitude

IRISH SETTER• SIZE - Large

• GROOMING - Demanding

• EXERCISE - Demanding

• FEEDING - Reasonable

• TEMPERAMENT -Affectionate and racy

IRISH WATER SPANIEL• SIZE - 21-24 inches

• GROOMING - Every few weeks

• EXERCISE - Regular

• FEEDING -

• TEMPERAMENT -Very alert and inquisitive

COLOR VARIATIONS -

LABRADOR RETRIEVER• SIZE - 21-24 inches• GROOMING - Easy• EXERCISE - Demanding• FEEDING - Reasonable• TEMPERAMENT -Kindly, outgoing, tractable

nature, eager to please, non-aggressive, friendly, and intelligent

NOVA SCOTIA TOLLING RETRIEVER

• SIZE - Small

• GROOMING - Medium

• EXERCISE - Medium

• FEEDING - Simple

• TEMPERAMENT -Playful, trainable

COLOR VARIATIONS -

POINTER• SIZE - Large• GROOMING - Minimal• EXERCISE - Medium• FEEDING - Demanding• TEMPERAMENT -Kind and reasonably

biddable

SPINONE ITALIANO

• SIZE - 20-26 inches

• GROOMING - Occasional

• EXERCISE - Regular

• FEEDING -

• TEMPERAMENT – Happy with family, naturally cautious

SUSSEX SPANIEL• SIZE - Small

• GROOMING - Medium

• EXERCISE - Medium

• FEEDING - Medium

• TEMPERAMENT -Kindly

VIZSLA• SIZE - 21-24 inches• GROOMING - Low Daily maintence• EXERCISE - Demanding• FEEDING -• TEMPERAMENT -Lively, gentle-mannered,

demonstrably affectionate and sensitive

WEIMARANER• SIZE - Medium-Large

• GROOMING - Easy

• EXERCISE - Demanding

• FEEDING - Medium

• TEMPERAMENT -Fearless and friendly

WELSH SPRINGER SPANIEL• SIZE - Small-Medium

• GROOMING - Reasonable

• EXERCISE - Fairly demanding

• FEEDING - Medium

• TEMPERAMENT -Kindly and intelligent

WIREHAIRED POINTING GRIFFON

• SIZE - 20-24 inches• GROOMING - Regular brushing till 2-3 yrs.• EXERCISE - Minimal• FEEDING -• TEMPERAMENT -Intelligent, outgoing, shows

a tremendous willingness to please and trustworthy