Bird dogs in sport and conservation (1948) (20356993466)

Title: Bird dogs in sport and conservation
Identifier: birddogsinsportc42yeat (find matches)
Year: 1948 (1940s)
Authors: Yeatter, Ralph Emerson, 1896-
Subjects: Bird dogs; Dogs
Publisher: Urbana
Contributing Library: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Digitizing Sponsor: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign



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YEATTER: BIRD DOGS IN SPORT AND CONSERVATION 55 There are several versions as to where and when this spaniel originated. A similar dog has been known to New England out- doorsmen for many decades, but the present type dog seems to have evolved in the Middle West. Fairly early in the present
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The American Water Spaniel, developed chiefly in the Middle West, is a capable retriever and takes easily to upland game hunting, where its work resembles that of a Springer. century, American Water Spaniels were well known to hunters in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and other nearby states. The American Water Spaniel is best known for its ability as a water retriever, but owners claim that it deserves to be ranked as a capable all-round hunting dog. It is much at home in both marsh hunting and upland game hunting. On upland game its work resembles that of the Springer Spaniel. It hunts by body scent and "springs" to flush. Its natural retrieving ability here makes it useful in returning crippled and dead game. As a waterfowl retriever, this dog is praised for its accuracy in marking, its vigor in going after shot game, and its prompt return, as well as its ability as a swimmer. It is said to respond cheerfully to handling and as a breed to possess a tender mouth.