Labrador Retriever	German Shorthaired Pointer

The breeds in this group are naturals in the water and forest. These outdoors dogs enjoy an active lifestyle and need plenty of exercise. Owners will find Sporting breeds friendly and outgoing--a wonderful addition to any family.

American Water Spaniel Brittany Chesapeake Bay Retriever Clumber Spaniel Cocker Spaniel Curly-Coated Retriever English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Springer Spaniel Field Spaniel Flat-Coated Retriever German Shorthaired Pointer German Wirehaired Pointer

Golden Retriever Gordon Setter Irish Setter Irish Water Spaniel Labrador Retriever Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Pointer Spinone Italiano Sussex Spaniel Vizsla Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Name of Resource	Material Type	Description	Comments
Dog Adoption Guide , Pedigree	Interactive Questionnaire	Take the Profiler to narrow your choices to the Group which you can best care for. Is a Sporting dog really right for you?	Sporting dogs are not for everyone. It is essential that one has the patience to care properly for these hunting and retrieving breeds who love to run! Do you have time for the exercise they require? Do you have a job for them to do?
Select-A-Dog Questionnaire , Pedigree	Interactive Questionnaire	Narrow your choices down to a list of the top 10 breeds best for you and your lifestyle.	Did you match a Sporting Group Breed in your top 10 selections? Prevent mismatches of a dog to your family's needs by studying resources and asking mentors. We are trying to prevent Breeds and Mixes that are unsuitable for certain homes from becoming rescues. Unfortunately shelters and pet organizations are overrun with dogs and puppies not carefully chosen. Please do your part... research the breed or type you may wish to purchase or adopt.