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Sporting Dog Breeds: Retrievers, Pointers & Spaniels (2026)
Sporting breeds — Labradors, Golden Retrievers, Spaniels, Pointers — are friendly, active, and built for water and field work. Great family dogs for active households.
24 breeds
Brittany
Bright · Fun-loving · Upbeat
Medium
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30–40 lbs
·
12–14 yrs
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Affectionate · Bright · Sensitive
Large
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55–80 lbs
·
10–13 yrs
Clumber Spaniel
Gentle · Loyal · Amusing
Medium
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55–85 lbs
·
10–12 yrs
Cocker Spaniel
Gentle · Smart · Happy
Medium
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20–30 lbs
·
10–14 yrs
Curly-Coated Retriever
Confident · Proud · Wickedly Smart
Large
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60–95 lbs
·
10–12 yrs
English Setter
Gentle · Merry · Willful
Large
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45–80 lbs
·
12 yrs
English Springer Spaniel
Friendly · Playful · Obedient
Medium
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40–50 lbs
·
12–14 yrs
Flat-Coated Retriever
Cheerful · Optimistic · Active
Large
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60–70 lbs
·
8–10 yrs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Friendly · Smart · Willing
Large
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45–70 lbs
·
10–12 yrs
Golden Retriever
Friendly · Intelligent · Devoted
Large
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55–75 lbs
·
10–12 yrs
Gordon Setter
Bold · Confident · Loyal
Large
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45–80 lbs
·
12–13 yrs
Irish Setter
Outgoing · Sweet · Active
Large
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60–70 lbs
·
12–15 yrs
Irish Water Spaniel
Playful · Brave · Hardworking
Large
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45–68 lbs
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12–13 yrs
Kooikerhondje
Friendly · Alert · Lively
Small
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20–30 lbs
·
12–15 yrs
Labrador Retriever
Outgoing · Active · Gentle
Large
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55–80 lbs
·
10–14 yrs
Lagotto Romagnolo
Keen · Loving · Undemanding
Medium
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24–35 lbs
·
15–17 yrs
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Intelligent · Outgoing · Affectionate
Medium
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35–50 lbs
·
12–14 yrs
Spanish Water Dog
Playful · Loyal · Hardworking
Medium
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31–49 lbs
·
12–14 yrs
Spinone Italiano
Sociable · Docile · Patient
Large
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56–77 lbs
·
10–12 yrs
Stabyhoun
Gentle · Patient · Willing
Medium
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40–60 lbs
·
13–15 yrs
Sussex Spaniel
Friendly · Calm · Cheerful
Medium
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35–45 lbs
·
13–15 yrs
Vizsla
Affectionate · Energetic · Gentle
Medium
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44–60 lbs
·
12–14 yrs
Weimaraner
Friendly · Fearless · Obedient
Large
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55–90 lbs
·
10–13 yrs
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Friendly · Devoted · Trainable
Medium
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50–70 lbs
·
12–15 yrs
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