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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 · 30-40 lbs · 12-14 yrs

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Affectionate · Bright · Sensitive

Large · 55-80 lbs · 10-13 yrs

Clumber Spaniel

Gentle · Loyal · Amusing

Medium · 55-85 lbs · 10-12 yrs

Cocker Spaniel

Gentle · Smart · Happy

Medium · 20-30 lbs · 10-14 yrs

Curly-Coated Retriever

Confident · Proud · Wickedly Smart

Large · 60-95 lbs · 10-12 yrs

English Setter

Gentle · Merry · Willful

Large · 45-80 lbs · 12 yrs

English Springer Spaniel

Friendly · Playful · Obedient

Medium · 40-50 lbs · 12-14 yrs

Flat-Coated Retriever

Cheerful · Optimistic · Active

Large · 60-70 lbs · 8-10 yrs

German Shorthaired Pointer

Friendly · Smart · Willing

Large · 45-70 lbs · 10-12 yrs

Golden Retriever

Friendly · Intelligent · Devoted

Large · 55-75 lbs · 10-12 yrs

Gordon Setter

Bold · Confident · Loyal

Large · 45-80 lbs · 12-13 yrs

Irish Setter

Outgoing · Sweet · Active

Large · 60-70 lbs · 12-15 yrs

Irish Water Spaniel

Playful · Brave · Hardworking

Large · 45-68 lbs · 12-13 yrs

Kooikerhondje

Friendly · Alert · Lively

Small · 20-30 lbs · 12-15 yrs

Labrador Retriever

Outgoing · Active · Gentle

Large · 55-80 lbs · 10-14 yrs

Lagotto Romagnolo

Keen · Loving · Undemanding

Medium · 24-35 lbs · 15-17 yrs

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Intelligent · Outgoing · Affectionate

Medium · 35-50 lbs · 12-14 yrs

Spanish Water Dog

Playful · Loyal · Hardworking

Medium · 31-49 lbs · 12-14 yrs

Spinone Italiano

Sociable · Docile · Patient

Large · 56-77 lbs · 10-12 yrs

Stabyhoun

Gentle · Patient · Willing

Medium · 40-60 lbs · 13-15 yrs

Sussex Spaniel

Friendly · Calm · Cheerful

Medium · 35-45 lbs · 13-15 yrs

Vizsla

Affectionate · Energetic · Gentle

Medium · 44-60 lbs · 12-14 yrs

Weimaraner

Friendly · Fearless · Obedient

Large · 55-90 lbs · 10-13 yrs

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Friendly · Devoted · Trainable

Medium · 50-70 lbs · 12-15 yrs

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