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Dogs at Work
Hunting
Hunting is so much more demanding in the way of actual *work* as opposed
to "performance" as in a test or trial. There is a world of difference
between scaling ledge and embankments, fighting through acres of briar coated
fields, and wading through brush covered swamp and bog for 2, 3, 4, 5 hours,
often for naught, as one would in an actual hunt - and running for 15 minutes
at a time in a field already loaded with birdscent, as one might do in a
test or trial. Hunting takes a sound, powerful build, and tons of heart.
This is important stuff very relevant to the nature of the breeds. After
all, these dogs were hunters for the table before hunting became a competitive
event.
Photography courtesy of Judith Strom
"American Cocker Spaniel Puppy"
"Spirit" owned by Edie
Coleman
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Photography courtesy of Judith Strom
"Clumber Spaniel"
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Photography courtesy of Judith Strom
"English Cocker Spaniel"
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Photography courtesy of Judith Strom
"Sussex Spaniel"
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Photography courtesy of Judith Strom
"Welsh Springer Spaniel"
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