sporting dog

Thân thiện

A sporting dog retrieves a fallen duck from a marshy pond.

Definition

Noun: A type of dog specifically bred and trained to assist hunters in finding, flushing, pointing, or retrieving game, typically during hunting with firearms.

Usage

This term categorizes a functional group of dog breeds based on their historical and primary working purpose in hunting sports. - The hunter relied on his well-trained sporting dog to retrieve the downed ducks from the water. - Choosing the right sporting dog depends on the type of game and terrain.

Advanced Usage

• Collective Use: The term can be used collectively to refer to the entire category or group of such breeds.
  • Sporting dog breeds are known for their high energy and intelligence.

Variants and Related Words

• Gun dog: A direct synonym for sporting dog.
• Bird dog: A more specific term often used for sporting dogs that hunt game birds.
• Retriever, Setter, Pointer, Spaniel: These are specific types or breeds within the sporting dog group.

Synonyms

• Gun dog
• Hunter's dog

Related Phrases

• Field trial: A competition for sporting dogs to test their hunting skills.
  • His Labrador excelled in the field trial for retrievers.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a dog trained to work with sportsmen when they hunt with guns

Từ đồng nghĩa

• gun dog