American Cocker Spaniel
American Cocker Spaniels were originally bred as gun dogs to hunt game birds, especially woodcocks.
English Cocker Spaniel
English Cocker Spaniels were originally bred as gun dogs, trained to hunt, flush out, and retrieve upland game birds.
English Setter
English Setters were originally bred more than 400 years ago to help hunters find upland game birds.
English Springer Spaniel
English Springer Spaniels were originally bred as versatile hunting companions whose main job was to flush game birds.
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Shorthaired Pointers were first bred in 19th-century Germany to be versatile all-round hunting dogs.
Golden Retriever
Golden Retrievers were developed with the goal of creating the ideal hunting dog for the wet, rocky terrain of Scotland.
Hungarian Vizsla
Hungarian Vizslas were originally bred by Magyar noblemen and warriors to be versatile hunting companions.
Irish Setter
Irish Setters were originally bred in 18th-century Ireland as skilled hunting dogs with an excellent sense of smell.
Labrador Retriever
The Labrador Retriever, often called a Labrador or simply a Lab, was first bred in Newfoundland to help fishermen and hunters.
Weimaraner
Weimaraners were bred in Germany as skilled hunting dogs known for their speed, courage, and strong sense of smell.
Disclaimer: Dog breeds are grouped according to the breed classifications recognised by the Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA). Groupings are provided as a general guide and may differ from those used by other kennel clubs globally.
