*The Sporting Dog Breeds*

*Welsh Springer Spaniel*




*The Welsh Springer Spaniel breed is intermediate in size and strength between the English Cocker and the English Springer spaniels and has a rich, silky coat of white and dark red.

*Origin: Wales

*Nickname: Welshie
*Description: A hard working dog - no day is too long and no country too rough...a faithful and willing worker...able to withstand extreme heat and cold...loyal...affectionate.

*Behavior: Behavior problems may include barking in a city apartment and occasional aggressiveness. The A.K.C. stresses the need for training and says, "Welsh Springer Spaniels rarely forget lessons."

*Compatible with children: Yes.
*Female Weight: 35-45 pounds.
*Male Weight: 40-50 pounds
*Average life span: 12-15 years.

Temperament Level
Very High
High
Medium
Low
Very Low
1.Indoor Activity




2.Outdoor Activity




3.Vigor




4.Dominance To Strange Dogs




5.Dominance To Familiar People




6.Emotional Stability




7.Sociability - Within Family




8.Sociability - With Children




8.Sociability - With Strangers




9.Learning - Obedience




10.Guard Dog Ability




11.Watch Dog Ability




                                                                                

*Vizsla*
*The Vizsla or Hungarian Pointer breed, is a medium-sized sporting dog with a short, dark gold-colored coat.

*Origin: Hungary

*Other names: Hungarian Pointer...Magyar Vizsla

*Description: Friendly...likes everyone...high energy...gentle...excellent swimmers.

*Behavior: Behavior problems may include chewing on furniture as an anxiety response when left alone. May also be startled easily by sudden city noises, and they tend to be somewhat timid.

*Compatible with children: Yes.

*Female Weight: 40-55 pounds
*Male Weight: 45-65 pounds

*Average life span: 10-14 years.


Temperament Level
Very High
High
Medium
Low
Very Low
1.Indoor Activity




2.Outdoor Activity




3.Vigor




4.Dominance Toward Strange Dogs




5.Dominance Toward Familiar People




6.Emotional Stability




7.Sociability - Within Family




8.Sociability - With Children




8.Sociability - With Strangers




9.Learning - Obedience




10.Guard Dog Ability



11.Watch Dog Ability






*Weimaraner*


 *The Weimaraner (pronounced Vy-mah-rah-ner) breed has a distinctive metallic-gray coat which with its violet or amber eyes creates an impression that led to its being called the "Grey Ghost."

*Origin: Germany

*Nicknames: Weim...Silver Ghost...Grey Ghost
*Description: Powerful...fast...stubborn...a real handful...bold...highly intelligent.

*Behavior: Behavior problems may include indoor restlessness, chewing on furniture when left alone, excessive barking, and perhaps house soiling.

*Compatible with children: Yes...use discretion...they may be  too high-strung for younger children.

*Female Weight: 50-65 pounds
*Male Weight: 55-70 pounds

*Average life span: 10-12 years.


Temperament Level
Very High
High
Medium
Low
Very Low
1.Indoor Activity




2.Outdoor Activity




3.Vigor




4.Dominance to Strange Dogs




5.Dominance to Familiar People




6.Emotional Stability




7.Sociability - Within Family




8.Sociability - With Children





8.Sociability - With Strangers





9.Learning - Obedience




10.Guard Dog Ability




11.Watch Dog Ability






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