Browse Sporting Breeds Alphabetically (A-G):
Size Range: The lower end of each height/weight range represents typical female measurements, while the higher end reflects male averages.
American Water Spaniel
Origin: United States
Purpose: Waterfowl retrieval
Height: 15-18"
Weight: 25-45 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #177
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Barbet
Origin: France
Purpose: Waterfowl retrieval
Height: 19-24.5"
Weight: 35-65 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #142
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Blue Picardy Spaniel
Origin: France
Purpose: Waterfowl hunting
Height: 22-24"
Weight: 45-55 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: Rare
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Boykin Spaniel
Origin: United States
Purpose: Turkey/waterfowl retrieval
Height: 14-18"
Weight: 25-40 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #65
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Bracco Italiano
Origin: Italy
Purpose: Pointing game birds
Height: 21-27"
Weight: 55-90 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #132
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Braque d'Auvergne
Origin: France
Purpose: Pointing & tracking
Height: 21-24"
Weight: 50-60 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: Rare
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Braque Français Gascogne
Origin: France
Purpose: Pointing game birds
Height: 23-27"
Weight: 55-80 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: Rare
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Braque Français Pyrenees
Origin: France
Purpose: Pointing in mountains
Height: 18-23"
Weight: 40-55 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: Rare
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Brittany
Origin: France
Purpose: Pointing & retrieving game
Height: 17.5-20.5"
Weight: 30-40 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #31
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Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Origin: United States
Purpose: Retrieving in icy waters
Height: 21-26"
Weight: 55-80 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #52
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Clumber Spaniel
Origin: England/France
Purpose: Flushing game
Height: 17-20"
Weight: 55-85 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #149
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Cocker Spaniel
Origin: United States
Purpose: Flushing woodcock
Height: 14.5-15.5"
Weight: 20-30 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #32
Note: CKC recognizes as 'American Cocker Spaniel'
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Curly-Coated Retriever
Origin: England
Purpose: Waterfowl retrieval
Height: 23-27"
Weight: 60-95 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #163
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English Cocker Spaniel
Origin: England
Purpose: Flushing woodcock
Height: 15-17"
Weight: 26-34 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #36
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English Setter
Origin: England
Purpose: Locating game birds
Height: 23-27"
Weight: 45-80 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #93
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English Springer Spaniel
Origin: England
Purpose: Flushing ("springing") game
Height: 19-20"
Weight: 40-50 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #28
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Field Spaniel
Origin: England
Purpose: Flushing/Retrieving game
Height: 17-18"
Weight: 35-50 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #160
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Flat-Coated Retriever
Origin: England
Purpose: General game retrieval
Height: 22-24.5"
Weight: 60-70 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #97
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French Spaniel
Origin: France
Purpose: Pointing & retrieving
Height: 21-24"
Weight: 50-60 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: Rare
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German Longhaired Pointer
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Versatile hunting dog
Height: 23-28"
Weight: 55-80 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: Rare
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