Meaning | A dog trained to work with sportsmen when they hunt with guns. |
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Synonym | sporting dog |
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Narrower | bird dog | A gun dog trained to locate or retrieve birds |
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griffon, wire-haired pointing griffon | Breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat |
pointer, Spanish pointer | A strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches |
retriever | A dog with heavy water-resistant coat that can be trained to retrieve 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 |
water dog | A dog accustomed to water and usually trained to retrieve waterfowl |
Broader | hunting dog | A dog used in hunting game |
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Spanish | perro cazador, perro de caza |
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