hunting dogs

Easy-to-read text explains the golden's physical characteristics, personality, and care needs.

Easy-to-read text explains the Labrador's physical characteristics, personality, and care needs.

A ball flies into the lake. A golden retriever jumps in! This popular pup was bred to bring back game from water. But it happily fetches toys! The American Kennel Club's sporting dog group is full of dogs that love to hunt in water and on land. In this high-interest title, young readers will explore the many breeds that make up the group and discover what traits tie them together. Special features show off the group's popular breeds and sizes, and four two-page profiles highlight popular breeds.

Describes the history, physical traits, behaviors, and uses of Labrador retrievers. Includes fact boxes, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

"[This] handbook provides instructions, tips, and facts about everything from hunting to fishing to animals' habits"--Back cover.

The hunting of small game like rabbits, squirrels, and a variety of birds is the most popular type of hunting in America. Hunting can be more than just a way to harvest healthy meat, it can also enhance one's physical and mental well-being by spending time in nature.

"A photo-illustrated book for early readers about the Labrador retriever breed. Describes this hunting dog's unique features, social behaviors, and how they act as pets. Readers learn about black labs, chocolate labs, and the many colors of the yellow lab. Includes a photo diagram, fun facts, table of contents, glossary, and further resources"--Provided by the publisher.

Explains the equipment, skills, and techniques needed for upland bird hunting.

This book introduces the history and features of one of the worlds most popular dog breeds, the basset hound.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Labrador retrievers. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--.