10 Best Dog Breeds for Hunting

Retriever Labrador

It can swim in frigid water and survive cold temperatures. 

Retriever, Golden

They're great at catching birds and other tiny prey. Goldens are devoted, eager, and trainable. 

Beagle

The beagle has a strong nose and a loud voice. Hunting rabbits is this breed's specialty.

Foxhound, American

Running is this hound's passion. English foxhounds were used to breed the breed. 

Spring Spaniel

Pheasants are the English springer spaniel's specialty. 

Pointer

The pointer, often known as the English pointer, is a determined bird dog. 

Retriever, Chesapeake

The Chessie, like the Lab, can handle cold water due to its oily coat. 

Coonhound Blue

Cougars and mountain lions have been chased by this breed. Excellent-nosed, high-energy dogs.

Setter English

The English setter is a gun dog that points, runs, and hunts. Bird hunting is easy with these retrievers.

Setter Irish

The breed is separated into show and field dogs like English setters.