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The German Shorthaired Pointer is a gun dog that originates from Germany where the breed is very popular as hunting companions.  The breed originated in Germany where it is called the Deutscher Kurzhaaiger Vorstehhund.  It is also a popular breed in the United Kingdom as well as in the United States as a reliable and [...]

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The Flat Coated Retriever is a bird dog that originated in the United Kingdom.  Not as well known as other types of retrievers, such as the Golden and Labrador retrievers, the Flat Coat Retriever shares many characteristics with these other breeds in that it will assist the hunter on both land an water, retrieving with ease [...]

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Gordon Setter

The Gordon Setter is one of the most widely used bird dogs in the United Kingdom and hails from Scotland.  They are heavier than other types of setters and are considered to be a large breed dog.  They are used for hunting upland birds that will try to camouflage themselves when faced with a predator. 
 
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Weirmaraner

The Weirmaraner are all purpose hunting dogs that were originally bred to hunt large game in the 19th century and are now mostly used to hunt smaller game.  This breed comes from Germany and was once considered a dog only destined for royalty.  Today, the breed is seen all over Europe and North America and is [...]

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Vizsla

The Vizsla is an all around hunting dog that excels at both pointing and retrieving when on the hunt.  In addition to being a very loyal hunting companion and easy to train, the Vizsla is also know for its deep affectionate bonds it forms with its human family.  The Vizsla is known as the Velcro [...]

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