sporting dogs
[ˈspɔːr.tɪŋ dɔɡz]
nounpl: sporting dogs
cães de caça
1. A group of dog breeds originally developed for hunting, particularly for retrieving game birds and flushing out prey from cover
Sporting dogs like Labradors and Golden Retrievers are popular family pets.
Cães de caça como Labradores e Golden Retrievers são animais de estimação familiares populares.
2. Dogs bred and trained for field sports and hunting activities
The hunter brought his sporting dogs to the wetlands for duck season.
O caçador trouxe seus cães de caça para os pântanos durante a temporada de patos.
3. Dogs characterized by high energy, intelligence, and strong instincts for retrieving and water work
Sporting dogs require regular exercise and mental stimulation.
Os cães de caça requerem exercício regular e estimulação mental.
In the United States, sporting dogs represent one of the American Kennel Club's primary breed groups and are highly valued for both hunting heritage and as family companions. In Brazil, these dogs are increasingly popular among affluent urban families and rural hunters, particularly Labradors and Golden Retrievers. The term reflects the historical importance of hunting in both cultures, though modern sporting dogs are now primarily kept as pets and show competitors.
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