sporting dog

Noun
  1. A dog trained to work with sportsmen when they hunt with guns (synset 102101202)
    is a type of: hunting dog - a dog used in hunting game
    subtypes:
    • bird dog - a gun dog trained to locate or retrieve birds
    • water dog - a dog accustomed to water and usually trained to retrieve waterfowl
    • retriever - a dog with heavy water-resistant coat that can be trained to retrieve game
    • pointer, spanish pointer - a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game
    • setter - a long-haired dog formerly trained to crouch on finding game but now to point
    • spaniel - any of several breeds of small to medium-sized gun dogs with a long silky coat and long frilled ears
    • griffon, wire-haired pointing griffon - breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France
    same as: gun dog

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