As we all know, dog breeds are innumerable, as there are many groups and each one has its special characteristics and variations. These animals have accompanied man for thousands of years, being used not only as company but also as a unique assistant on certain occasions, such as for hunting.
Nothing is better than an animal to hunt another animal, since the senses and instincts are much better developed, with smell being the main ally for this practice. At the beginning of history when hunting was one of the main tools for survival, the dog became an essential instrument. Currently they are still used in hunting activities.
If you are an expert hunter, you cannot leave aside the option of choosing a companion for your exploits, as he will help you unconditionally and you will be able to take the pieces you were looking for home.
Some breeds of dog that you can take to hunting grounds are these:
- Barbet. Its sense of smell is not the most developed but it has a special ability: it is an excellent swimmer and thanks to its abundant fur it is resistant to the cold.
- Spanish water dog. It belongs to the same family as the previous one and adapts to all types of situations. He is an excellent hunting dog of aquatic species, so if that is your forte, do not hesitate to choose him.
- German Shorthaired Pointer. An animal with a strong character that will help you in any terrain, as it adapts easily and has an excellent sense of smell. He will always be willing to please his owner, making him one of the best in his group.
- Cocker Spaniel. It is one of the smallest dogs used in hunting, but it is one of the most energetic and hard-working. Cheerful, robust and sporty are some of the many characteristics of these animals, which even live in many Spanish homes not as hunters, but as pets.
- Labrador Retriever. With an extraordinary sense of smell and a great love for water, it is one of the dogs most adaptable to any type of terrain. Intelligent and with a gentle character, he is the perfect pet, which will also make your hunting day productive: he is an excellent swimmer.
- Canary Podenco. Their sight, hearing and sense of smell are spectacular, to the point of detecting rabbits (their specialty) between crevices or thorny thickets. It is resistant to high temperatures or long hours of hunting, making it ideal for a weekend in the reserve.
- Pointer. With a great hunting instinct, it has a wide olfactory capacity, which will allow it to recognize animals without any difficulty, even in dry and hot climates. It is very tenacious in its search, which will ensure that you will undoubtedly succeed during your hunting day.
- Hound. Dog ideal for small game, hares being one of its specialties, although it can also adapt without problems to large game, searching for foxes, wild boars or even bears. He is affectionate with people and very brave with hunting, making him the ideal companion.
- English Setter. It is a very communicative dog when it is carrying out hunting activities and will cooperate with you without a doubt. He is easily trainable and very active, so you will get along perfectly with him.
- Dachshund. It works perfectly as a burrowing dog, lifter and even ideal for tracking. Despite being so small, he is characterized by his bravery and by demonstrating his skills in small game hunting, especially with hares. It is capable of getting into brambles or burrows very easily, alerting its companions to the presence of a raised piece.
Discover which type of hunting best suits you and you can consult hunting companies about the type of dog you should use, whether it be one of the that are on this list or not, since there are numerous breeds of hunting dogs.
