1. The Sporting Group

2. History Descendants of dogs bred to work WITH human hunters. Specific breeds were designed to do specific tasks Locate Flush Retrieve Called SPORTING, not KILLING Wolf killing instincts bred out gradually over time to condition the breeds to stop just short of the kill.

3. The Locaters Pointers and Setters Locate the game and indicate to the hunter where it may be found. Can become bored very easily if not given a job. May become “obsessed” with objects in yard Work WITH this breed, not against it!

4. The “Flushers” The Spaniels (Cocker, Brittany, Irish Water, Clumber, Springers, etc…) Designed to find the game and flush it out of hiding so hunter can kill it.

5. The Retrievers Golden, Labrador, Chessie, Nova Scotia, Flat Coated, Curly Coated, etc… Designed to play the ultimate game of fetch!

6. Sporting Special Requests Sporting dogs are usually high energy breeds. If not used as hunting companion, needs LOTS of exercise Sporting dogs are very focused These breeds generally need a job to do to keep them occupied Can become destructive or OCD if allowed to get bored Sporting dogs are very intelligent Are very quick learners but can be stubborn. Base training techniques on what your dog responds to best

18. Sedge color

19. Brown color

36. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNo_a8GAwr0&feature=related Video of mix breed dog with Cerebellar Abiotrophy

39. PRA

64. Brown Roan Spinone Italiano

71. REFERENCES : www.petplace.com www.wikipedia.com www.merckvetmanual.com Be the Pack Leader, Cesar Millan with Melissa Jo Peltier, 2007