gundog
Fetches downed fowl
A gundog is a dog bred or trained to assist hunters, typically by locating, flushing, or retrieving game birds.
The category includes retrievers, pointers, setters, and spaniels.
She trained her Labrador as a gundog from eight weeks old.
Also called a bird dog in American English.
Common retriever breed
- springerOne that leaps
- cockerIndulge or spaniel type
- setterOne who establishes
- pointerReference to memory location
english · spaniel · retriever · golden · wirehaired · shorthaired
Fowl hunted for sport
- waterfowlSwimming birds collectively
- wildfowlHunted aquatic birds
- uplandElevated land area
- pheasantLarge ornamental game bird
grouse · partridge · duck · goose · quail · woodcock · snipe · decoy
Following commands willingly
- trainableAble to be taught
- biddableReadily obeying commands
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
- recallMemory retrieval act
retrieve · dummy · launcher · whistle · e-collar · heel · sit · stay
labrador
Common retriever breed
pointer · english · spaniel · retriever · golden · wirehaired · shorthaired
gamebird
Fowl hunted for sport
pheasant · grouse · partridge · duck · goose · quail · woodcock · snipe · decoy · blind
obedient
Following commands willingly
recall · retrieve · dummy · launcher · whistle · e-collar · heel · sit · stay · kennel
flushing
Washing by water surge
- pointingDirecting attention somewhere
- retrievingRecovering something sent away
- quarryPit for extracting rock
scenting · tracking · marking · steady · honoring · backing · ranging · quartering · holding · delivery
loyal
Firm in allegiance
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- eagerIntensely wanting something
biddable · attentive · gentle · patient · calm · steady · reliable · trustworthy · companion · affectionate
- dog typespurebred, mixed breed, crossbreed, mongrel, mutt
gundogguard dog
Trained protective canine
attack dog · protection dog · watchdog · herding dog · sled dog
gundoglapdog
Small cuddly canine
toy dog · companion dog · show dog · pet · designer dog