Irish pointer An Irish Setter pointing in the field. (more) sporting dog Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/animal/sporting-dog Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written and fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Feb 10, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question sporting dog, dog that scents and either points, flushes, or retrieves birds and other game on land and in water. The four basic types of sporting dogs are pointers, retrievers, setters, and spaniels. Vizslas and Weimaraners are also sporting dogs. While the breeds differ in size, they tend to be intelligent, active, and highly social. Many are popular pets. ...(100 of 59 words)

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