HUNTING DOGS

History

The history of hunting dogs dates back to as far as 500 B.C

WHERE IT ALL STARTED

• The first "dog" to be used as hunting was known as the modern day wolf
• Cavemen began the process by following herds of wolves
• The hunt wasn't started by humans , but the animal
• Since wolves have a herding instinct , the prey is first surrounded
• Then , with what ever tools/ bones the cavemen had , the prey was captured

MODERN DAY HUNTING DOGS

• Modern day hunting dogs are breeds such as :
• Labrador Retrievers
• Pointers
• And various hounds
• Mixed breeds can also be trained

TRAINING

• Puppy training should start between 6 - 8 weeks old
• The reason for starting young is because of development in :
• The brain ( for mental storage and preparation)
• The body ( muscle memory and strength )
• Senses ( develop sight & specific smell traits )

THE POINTER

• Pointers vary in height depending on the specific breed
• Have a very keen sense of smell
• Various traits of this breed include :
• Twitch muscles
• A stub tail

POINTER BREED

• Pointers are 55 - 75 lbs on average
• Females are generally smaller
• Colors : red, brown, faun, black, speckled, mixed, gray
• Most common : speckled w/ patches of different colors
• Narrow body frame & lighter bones

LABRADOR RETRIEVER

• Labs have a solid body frame
• Are solid and look thicker
• Muscles develop stacked for more bulk
• Have webbed paws for swimming
• Hind legs contain more muscle

LAB FACTS

• Weight : 60 - 90 lbs
• Colors : black , yellow, brown
• Coat type : short, wavy at hind quarters
• Health issues : hip dysphasia , allergies, water rot
• Some labs begin to have problems with paws depending on activity

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