Exercise need
Very highA hardworking field dog needs substantial daily exercise and outdoor activity.
BreedCue field profile
A friendly, trainable hunting companion with high activity needs and a practical, wiry double coat.

At a glance
Levels summarize the strongest applicable evidence currently in BreedCue.
Exercise need
Very highA hardworking field dog needs substantial daily exercise and outdoor activity.
Mental stimulation
HighTraining, scent work, retrieving, and varied outings suit a versatile worker.
Trainability
Very highEagerness and quick thinking support cooperative positive training.
Handling complexity
HighHigh activity and hunting drive require time, secure exercise, and consistent training.
People sociability
HighThe breed is typically outgoing, friendly, and devoted to its people.
Living with children
HighActive family life can fit well when energetic interactions are supervised.
Living with cats
ModeratePointing and retrieving instincts make early introductions and management important.
Shedding
LowThe harsh double coat is known for relatively low shedding.
Grooming need
ModerateRegular brushing and occasional stripping keep the wiry coat functional.
Barking tendency
ModerateAn alert, engaged sporting dog may vocalize without enough activity or company.
Chase drive
Very highA versatile hunting purpose makes wildlife pursuit a central management concern.
Hot-climate tolerance
ModerateThe double coat and high output call for heat-aware exercise and recovery.
Day to day
A practical reading of the documented tendencies below—not a prediction about every individual dog.
A hardworking field dog needs substantial daily exercise and outdoor activity.
Training, scent work, retrieving, and varied outings suit a versatile worker.
A versatile hunting purpose makes wildlife pursuit a central management concern.
Before you decide
A hardworking field dog needs substantial daily exercise and outdoor activity.
Transparency
BreedCue favors breed-club, veterinary, welfare, and established kennel-organization sources. Evidence describes breed-level tendencies; individual dogs vary.
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