Sporting dogs
The gundogs — bred to find, flush and retrieve game. Affectionate, biddable and built to work all day, they're some of the best family dogs alive, with the exercise needs to prove it.
Traits of the group
Eager to pleaseBiddable and easy to train — born partners
High energyBuilt to work all day; they need real exercise
Soft-mouthedGentle carriers — famously good with children
Love to retrieveCarry, fetch and bring back — endlessly
Breeds in this group
Labrador Retriever
CommonThe world's favourite family dog.
Golden Retriever
CommonGentle, patient, forever a puppy.
Cocker Spaniel
CommonThe original merry gundog.
English Pointer
RareFinds birds and freezes on point.
Brittany
UncommonCompact, tireless, easy to love.
Vizsla
RareThe golden velcro gundog.