The 10 Best Hunting Dog Breeds （Part2)
Sep 03, 2022
The 10 Best Hunting Dog Breeds （Part2)
Today in this article we are going to talk about the 5 other Best Hunting Dog Breeds :
6-The Great Gascony Blue (Hound):
A hunter at heart, The Great Gascony Blue belongs, like the Korthals, to the Griffons. Originally from Gascony, it comes from the cross between the Saint-Hubert and other breeds of hunting dogs. The Great Gascony Blue is one of the best dog breeds for hunting.
The Griffon Grand Bleu de Gascogne is a docile, gentle and affectionate dog. Sociable with strangers as with animals, he is obedient by nature. This breed requires daily exercise to be able to feel good and not get bored.
With its size and bluish coat, The Great Gascony Blue is an imposing dog which, at first sight, inspires nobility. It weighs between 30 and 38 kg and measures up to 72 cm at the withers.
The Great Gascony Blue is a robust and rustic doggie. Unlike its homogeneous Korthals, this breed is not affected by any pathology and enjoys excellent health.
The maintenance of this dog is relatively simple: regular brushing (2 to 3 times a week) is recommended and a check of his ears must be carried out from time to time in order to prevent the risk of infections.
7-The Dachshund (Hound)
The Dachshund is a breed well known and appreciated by the French. Of German origin, he is one of the best hunting dog breeds.
Initially used for fox hunting, the Dachshund gradually became more popular in the world, eventually becoming the excellent pet that we know today.
Notice to dogs looking for an affectionate furball: the Dachshund may not be the breed for you.
Dachshunds are furry balls full of energy and confidence.
A true head of mule, the Dachshund remains an animal with a lot of tenderness, especially if his education and training are taken in hand while he is still a puppy.
The Dachshund is a small dog. Its appearance makes it easily recognizable:
his body is elongated
its legs are short
his head is straight
This small dog measures between 11 and 25 cm at the withers and weighs between 3 and 8 kg.
This animal is somewhat less hardy than the other best hunting dog breeds featured in this article. The Dachshund is particularly exposed to spinal problems.
On the maintenance side, the Dachshund is a breed that constantly moults, we recommend that you brush it regularly (2 to 3 times a week).
8-The Brittany Spaniel (Pointing dog):
The Brittany Spaniel comes, as its name suggests, from Brittany. 3 hypotheses exist about its origin. He is the smallest pointing dog that exists. Its official creation dates back to 1907 and its origins remain unclear.
Either way, the Brittany Spaniel is a well-known dog in France that has kept its hunting instincts. It is still used for hunting in the forest.
What is the character of the Brittany Spaniel? This hunting dog and companion animal is valued for its versatility. Social and cheerful, despite his hunting dog instincts, the Spaniel is surprisingly gentle and calm.
This is a common point of hunting dogs: the Spaniel is robust, tough and resistant. Also, he is sensitive to being overweight, be sure to do daily exercises with him!
The Spaniel does not need much maintenance. One to two brushings per week are enough to maintain his silky coat.
9-The Weimaraner (pointing dog):
A hunting dog breed born in Weimar (Germany), the Weimaraner originated from the gray dogs that King Louis IX imported from Palestine.
No trace can confirm that this breed is truly from Weimar.
On the other hand, the Weimaraner is officially the oldest pointing dog of German origin.
The character of the Weimaraner is a reflection of its function as a hunting dog.
He is intelligent, easy to train and always happy. Worker at heart, he is the favorite pointer of hunters. The Braque still has a drawback. He happens to be stubborn.
Regarding his health, this breed of dog does not face any major problem. The Weimaraner is prone to stomach upsets.
10-The Briquet Griffon Vendéen (hound)
The last dog on this list of best hunting dog breeds, the Briquet Griffon Vendéen is a smaller version of the Grand Griffon Vendéen. A hunting dog by nature, it is a very widespread breed in the world of hunters.
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He is a medium-sized dog with medium-long hair. Its dress is spotted and varies from black to white, passing through fawn and fire. At the withers, the male Griffon Vendeen measures up to 55 cm while the female measures 52.
The Griffon Vendéen fears little except extreme heat. He knows no predisposition to particular diseases and is not very prone to being overweight.
Grooming and maintaining this breed is easy. On the other hand, these must be regular in order to avoid the appearance of knots.
Do you plan to train a hunting dog for your activities or for the character traits of these animals? We hope that this list of the 10 best hunting dog breeds has been able to help you give you ideas if not to make a choice!
