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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.
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AMERICAN WATER SPANIEL
• SIZE - small (15-18 in)• GROOMING -• EXERCISE -• FEEDING -• TEMPERAMENT - intelligent, friendly, eager
and energetic
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BRITTANY
• SIZE - Small (18-19 in)
• GROOMING - relatively easy
• EXERCISE - essential
• FEEDING - undemanding
• TEMPERAMENT -energetic and busy
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CHESAPEAKE BAY RETRIEVER
• SIZE - large/solid (21-24 in)• GROOMING - fairly demanding• EXERCISE - demanding but simple• FEEDING - considerable• TEMPERAMENT - alert and cheerful
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CLUMBER SPANIEL• SIZE - short (16-18 in)
• GROOMING - reasonable
• EXERCISE - medium
• FEEDING - medium
• TEMPERAMENT -kind and reliable
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COLOR VARIATIONS -
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COCKER SPANIEL(American)
• SIZE - Small• GROOMING - Extensive• EXERCISE - Medium• FEEDING - Small• TEMPERAMENT -Cheerful and
intelligent
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CURLY-COATED RETRIEVER
• SIZE - large (25-27 in)• GROOMING - fairly demanding• EXERCISE - demanding but simple• FEEDING - reasonable• TEMPERAMENT - friendly, confident
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COLOR VARIATIONS -
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ENGLISH COCKER SPANIEL
• SIZE - small (15-16 in)
• GROOMING - regular
• EXERCISE - medium
• FEEDING - small
• TEMPERAMENT -merry, exuberant
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ENGLISH SETTER
• SIZE - large (61-68)
• GROOMING - demanding
• EXERCISE - demanding
• FEEDING - reasonable
• TEMPERAMENT -friendly enthusiast
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ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL
• SIZE - small-medium (20in)
• GROOMING - reasonable
• EXERCISE - demanding
• FEEDING - medium
• TEMPERAMENT -friendly, biddable
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FIELD SPANIEL• SIZE - small (18 in)
• GROOMING - reasonable
• EXERCISE - medium
• FEEDING - small
• TEMPERAMENT -active/independant
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FLAT-COATED RETRIEVER• SIZE - med/large (22-24
in)
• GROOMING - medium
• EXERCISE - medium
• FEEDING - medium
• TEMPERAMENT -kindly
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GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER
• SIZE - Medium
• GROOMING - Easy
• EXERCISE - Essential
• FEEDING - Medium
• TEMPERAMENT -Highly trainable and friendly
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GERMAN WIREHAIRED POINTER
• SIZE - Medium
• GROOMING - Reasonable
• EXERCISE - Essential
• FEEDING - Medium
• TEMPERAMENT -Intelligent and biddable
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GOLDEN RETRIEVER• SIZE - Medium
• GROOMING - Fairly Demanding
• EXERCISE - Demanding
• FEEDING - Demanding
• TEMPERAMENT -Friendly, reliable, trustworthy, intelligent, and biddable
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GORDON SETTER• SIZE - Large
• GROOMING - Reasonable
• EXERCISE - Reasonable
• FEEDING - Fairly Demanding
• TEMPERAMENT -Dignified and bold
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Irish Red and White Setter
• SIZE- 22½ to 26 inches tall
• GROOMING- Minimal
• EXERCISE- Daily
• FEEDING-
• TEMPERMENT- kindly, friendly attitude
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IRISH SETTER• SIZE - Large
• GROOMING - Demanding
• EXERCISE - Demanding
• FEEDING - Reasonable
• TEMPERAMENT -Affectionate and racy
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IRISH WATER SPANIEL• SIZE - 21-24 inches
• GROOMING - Every few weeks
• EXERCISE - Regular
• FEEDING -
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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
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NOVA SCOTIA TOLLING RETRIEVER
• SIZE - Small
• GROOMING - Medium
• EXERCISE - Medium
• FEEDING - Simple
• TEMPERAMENT -Playful, trainable
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POINTER• SIZE - Large• GROOMING - Minimal• EXERCISE - Medium• FEEDING - Demanding• TEMPERAMENT -Kind and reasonably
biddable
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SPINONE ITALIANO
• SIZE - 20-26 inches
• GROOMING - Occasional
• EXERCISE - Regular
• FEEDING -
• TEMPERAMENT – Happy with family, naturally cautious
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SUSSEX SPANIEL• SIZE - Small
• GROOMING - Medium
• EXERCISE - Medium
• FEEDING - Medium
• TEMPERAMENT -Kindly
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VIZSLA• SIZE - 21-24 inches• GROOMING - Low Daily maintence• EXERCISE - Demanding• FEEDING -• TEMPERAMENT -Lively, gentle-mannered,
demonstrably affectionate and sensitive
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WEIMARANER• SIZE - Medium-Large
• GROOMING - Easy
• EXERCISE - Demanding
• FEEDING - Medium
• TEMPERAMENT -Fearless and friendly
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WELSH SPRINGER SPANIEL• SIZE - Small-Medium
• GROOMING - Reasonable
• EXERCISE - Fairly demanding
• FEEDING - Medium
• TEMPERAMENT -Kindly and intelligent
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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