gun dog

Example Sentences

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“A lot of terriers were painted, and gun dogs like Irish setters and pointers.”

From New York Times

Belle's owners believe she was clearly targeted by thieves when she was stolen, as she was a successful working gun dog, which meant she was worth hundreds of pounds, even more as a breeding dog.

From BBC

For example, gun dogs all seem to have developed in one place and time - Victorian England.

From BBC

Hounds are the original gun dogs, a hard-working, emotionally resilient and diverse sporting group.

From The Guardian

“It takes a different style of dog to be a field trial dog compared to what they call a gun dog,” he said.

From Washington Times