The History of specialized dogs originates in the distant past. Since ancient times, man domesticated dogs turning wild animals in their assistants, and later began to breed improved breed, giving them certain qualities (depending on usage).
Today we introduce you to the breeds of hunting dogs with pictures and a description of the characteristics of each of them. Some of them are well known to Russian hunters and ordinary lovers of four-legged friends, the other many beginning breeders is unknown. I hope that the information contained in this article will be useful not only to hunters but to all animal lovers, yearning to have a smart, loyal and devoted companion for keeping in the apartment or in the house.
Today, there are about a hundred breeds of hunting dogs, but widely about thirty of them. Many rare varieties of famous Russian dog breeders solely on the photo in specialized publications and titles.
Some four-legged helpers widespread on the territories of individual countries, where they are actively used by hunters. But outside these States, these rocks are known only to a narrow circle of specialists. In many dog training publications can you find a description of hunting dog breeds with pictures. The handlers are divided into a few rather large groups.
Cops
A Group of dogs used in hunting birds with a gun. Their peculiarity lies in the fact that they freeze in the Desk to find the prey until the moment when they'll make a shot.
Greyhounds
Hunting dogs to chase the animal without the use of guns. This name can be translated as “agile”, “fast”. This hardy animals that are in the form of game freeze in the rack, and then develop a tremendous speed in pursuit of prey.
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The Spaniels
The Peaceful and friendly creatures that are intelligent and careful hunters. These cute dog deftly tracing the tracks of game.
Fees
Small versatile hunting dogs. After stalking prey, they freeze in the rack. These little hunters have wit and keen sense of smell.
Retrievers
Long-Haired hunting dog, used since the nineteenth century. Animals are intelligent, friendly and very loyal to owner and very reliable. Almost indispensable helpers in the hunting of birds.
Hounds
This group has a lot of rocks. Such Pets stalk their prey by smell, and then following her to the impasse or customize to the hunter.
Small-sized Terriers
Norn, short-legged dogs. Indispensable for hunting small rodents.
Terriers large
In France and the UK, these animals are considered the best hunters of the burrowing inhabitants. Swift and attentive, they are able to track prey by smell.
And now we would like to elaborate on some groups and to introduce you to some representatives of the hunting dog breeds. With photos this review will be more comprehensive, and therefore illustrating the materials will also be presented to the readers.
And we start the acquaintance with the group. Feature of canes is the incredible endurance and a sharp sense of smell. These animals are able to pursue the beast at the same speed at a distance of about one hundred kilometers. Etching dogs were the ancestors of these breeds. They were used for hunting in the middle Ages. According to the handlers, hounds are characteristics of anger, toughness, obedience.
Viscosity – this is the main quality hounds. So call the amazing persistence of the four-legged hunter in search of prey and ability to find the track at his loss (Skole). There are about thirty species of hounds. The most common ones nich:
One of the most charming breeds of hunting dogs. With photos of these handsome familiar to many regular readers of dog training publications. The Basset hound-is a proven hunter with a gentle and calm personality and unusual appearance. But if the pet is something not like it, he can become stubborn and disobedient.
This is a tireless and hardy hunter, but unusual and very good looks, has made them a very popular ornamental animals. Specimens need to be long walks with exercise over long distances.
A Rather large and muscular dog, well suited to hunting large animals. Distinctive external feature of this breed is a large coat stain that grows in the opposite direction from the main coat.
This group of dogs was used for hunting several centuries ago. Representatives of cops have great instincts. Finding wild animals freeze on the spot, showing the host his discovery. At the command of the owner of the dog chases the bird and makes it fly into the shot. Rarely they are used for hunting small animals.
All existing European breeds of cops common ancestor is an Italian COP. Her middle name-Italian pointing dog. It is the oldest breed of cops. It is divided into two types: the Lombard and the Piedmontese state. Harmoniously built dog, well muscled.
Brekki is short-haired animals. Coat they have a shiny and thick, the ears and the head shorter than on the body. Color is white with patches of different shapes, light or dark brown. There are individuals coffee-speckled with specks of color, welcomed the symmetric mask on the face.
Another Italian breed. The spinone Italiano – this is a major pointer that according to the classification of ICF related to the type of griffins. This versatile hunting breed, characterized by their ability to work confidently in the forest and swampy areas.
The spinone Italiano has a hard thick coat, tight to the body, and thicker skin that protects the dog when working in the Bush or in tall grass. Special charm gives the dog a large size, it also affects the slowness in work. Animals are endowed with a keen sense of smell, but it does not have an explosive temperament. Work thoroughly and carefully sweep the area. As companions the spinone Italiano be very kind and loyal. They love children, not aggressive to other animals and thrive in the family. During physical exertion and prolonged walking feel comfortable in a city apartment.
Unlike other breeds, greyhounds have more dry body, long muscular legs and the ability to develop high speed (up to ninety kilometers per hour). Greyhounds catch up to the game and immediately kill her. They are greedy for booty, gambling and chasing the beast with ferocity. In Russia hunting with hounds has always been considered a favorite pastime of the nobility.
In this category we want to present you one of the most beautiful dogs in the world. The Afghan hound, description of the breed which was included in all handbooks on the canine, looks like an aristocrat. This is a serious, but quite difficult for dog owners. She needs plenty of exercise, time-consuming grooming, reasonable discipline to keep under control the hunting instinct of the animal.
This hound is originally from Afghanistan. At home with her hunted large animals-leopards, antelopes. To the West the dog came in the late nineteenth century. Afghans are difficult upbringing, one year is spent on complete socialization of the pet. And the culprit – the stubbornness of an animal.
Previously, the Terriers called all the Norn breeds. The purpose of this group – work on the land. the beast from the earth. To catch prey and hunt it down have larger dogs, typically hounds, Terriers but, regardless of the size of him, must match his brothers in speed. Theoretically all it is, but in reality burrowing dogs actively working in tandem with the hunter, and packs of hounds.
Without exaggeration, this is one of the best and oldest hunting dogs. There are many versions about the origin of these animals, but official data associate these dogs with Germany. Feature of taxes is moderate malignancy, in comparison with the Terriers, who have encouraged aggression towards the beast.
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