Bird dog
A bird dog is a type of gun dog or hunting dog used to hunt or retrieve birds or other small game animals.[1] by tracking their scent in the air. This dog breed has special hunting abilities and they are also trained to retrieve the birds after hunting them down. Bird dogs tend to enjoy the process of hunting and retrieving birds which boosts their efficiency levels. They can be easily trained and are comfortable in family setups.
Generally, bird dog breeds are classified into three types - the pointers, the flushers and the retrievers. This classification is made on the basis of their hunting style and the unique characteristics that they possess.
1. Pointer (dog breed) possess a special trait of locating a game.
2. Flushers trained to stay in quarters close to the hunter so that they can flush the prey.
3. Retriever trained to bring the prey to the hunter.[2]
In the southern United States the term bird dog refers to dog breeds such as the pointer, English setter, Red setter, German shorthair pointer, Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever, Brittany, and other pointing breeds.
History
In 1953, William F. Brown, editor of The American Field, compiled the necessary rules and regulations governing elections of the field trial dogs and their owners and trainers to a proposed Field Trial Hall of Fame.[3]
References
- ^ "bird dog". Memidex Dictionary/Thesaurus. Retrieved 2011-06-03.
- ^ http://www.buzzle.com/articles/bird-dog-breeds.html
- ^ http://www.birddogfoundation.com/field_trial_hall_of_fame.htm The Bird Dog Foundation
External links
- Bird Dog Foundation
- The American Field
- Amateur Field Trial Clubs of America
- Strideaway
- National Field Trial Champions Sequel Book Project
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