define 'spaniel' 'pointer' 'terrier' 'retriever' 'setter'and any others.

[Athe]

You can purchase a book called "Dogs" by Raymond and Lorna Coppinger that explains the specific motor patterns that make a group.

[casablanca1]

Facts are all very well and good, but how about some real evaluations of the various dog breeds and types out there? For example:

Terriers - small fanged motors
Hounds - short horses
Pointers - hounds with better PR
Retriever - pit bulls with better PR
Setters - tall spaniels
Spaniels - small, clinging rugs

[Puppy]

ok ill post the info in the breeds section.

[Mordy]

Originally Posted by Athe

You can purchase a book called "Dogs" by Raymond and Lorna Coppinger that explains the specific motor patterns that make a group.

excellent book by the way. it offers a lot of insight on how dogs and their behavior evolved over time.

the full title is "Dogs : A New Understanding of Canine Origin, Behavior and Evolution", the ISBN number is 0226115631 and the paperback is currently on sale for only $11.20 on amazon.

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