| Pointing Dogs are some of the best for hunting | | | | better fit with a slower hunter. |
| birds. However, many people will want to know | | | | If you are hunting in heavy cover areas like that |
| what type of pointer will make the best dog for | | | | are common in the Northeast, you will be wanting |
| their hunting. We think it is best to start this | | | | a dog with a closer range. This will make the dog |
| analysis by considering your terrain. In the US, | | | | less likely to get lost in this terrain. Of course, you |
| much of the terrain lends itself to medium ranging | | | | can offset this by opting for radio tracking or |
| dogs. The best dogs that will fit into this criteria | | | | GPS collar, but there is still an added risk in tough |
| will be those that are not the fastest dogs around | | | | thicket of the collar getting knocked off. For this |
| but are still full of eagerness to hunt and stamina. | | | | type of hunting, all of the pointers and spaniels |
| Their ability to work a little closer to the hunter | | | | can work fairly well. Some suggest that a thicker |
| works well here especially when hunting pheasant. | | | | coat might be needed for colder environments, |
| Of all the pointing dogs available, one of the best | | | | but the benefit gained from this might be offset |
| choices for this type of work is the English Setter. | | | | by the increased problem of picking up burrs, and |
| It offers a strong dog that is fast enough to get | | | | other junk while hunting. |
| the job done. In addition, it has a good coat that | | | | By keeping the consideration of the terrain in |
| will allow it to work well in the northern climates. | | | | mind, you should be in good shape with choosing a |
| However, another alternative to the English Setter | | | | solid dog breed. Pointing dogs have become a |
| is the Brittany Spaniel. This dog can work very | | | | popular hunting dog in America and are very |
| well despite it slightly smaller size and may be a | | | | effective bird dogs regardless of the type chosen. |