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Top Ten Bird Dogs

Labrador Retriever
Labrador Retriever

Read about the Labrador Retriever and other bird hunting dogs from the Project Upland hunting dog profile series and other gun dog articles, tips, and tactics.

American Foxhound
American Foxhound

Many of the dogs Washington kept were descended from Brooke's, and when crossed with the French hounds, helped to create the present day American Foxhound. The American Foxhound is known to have originated in the states of Maryland and Virginia, and is the state dog of Virginia.

Beagle
Beagle

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Pointer
Pointer

At that time (late 1800s), the Setter was considered to be the bird-hunting dog and pointers were not even permitted to compete in field trials with setters. Around 1910, however, the Pointer began to beat the Setter at its own game. The Pointer has dominated the pointing breed field trials since then. (Fergus, 2002).

Bloodhound
Bloodhound

Best Answer: With out a doubt the bloodhound is a he ll of a dog, but not for that. He has the nose for the job, but you will never going to get him to point. For bird hunting I would stick with the breed that was bred for that job. By all means get one, but utilize his talent as it was meant to be used.

Golden Retriever
Golden Retriever

The Golden Retriever is a symmetrical, powerfully active dog, and a well built hunter. They are known for displaying a kindly, compassionate expression. Golden Retrievers posses a personality that is eager, alert and self-confident.

source: dovehunt.com
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Chesapeake Bay Retriever

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a powerful, muscular dog. The head is broad with a medium stop. The muzzle is about the same length as the skull, tapering but not to a point.

image: herepup.com
Weimaraner
Weimaraner

Read about the Weimaraner and other bird hunting dogs from the Project Upland hunting dog profile series as well as other gun dog articles, tips, videos, and training.