A Particular Type of Hunting Dog: a Gun Dog
April 30, 2009 3:55 am HomeWhat is a gun dog useful for? If you shoot down a bird and need someone or something to find it, you need a gun dog. These hunting dogs are often trained to respond to a whistle or verbal or hand commands. They will find shot game and retrieve it undamaged for the hunter. They carefully and softly hold the game in their mouth, so that your catch is in perfect condition for display. Popular gun dogs include the golden retriever, the Labrador retriever, the flat-coated retriever, and the Chesapeake Bay Retriever. These types of dogs are particularly useful for the hunter who enjoys shooting fowl but desires something else to retrieve it.