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A hunting dog is a dog bred and trained to help people hunt wild animals by locating, flushing out, or retrieving prey. These dogs matter because they've been essential to hunting practices for centuries and remain important to hunters today for their natural instincts and specialized skills.
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A hunting dog is a dog that hunts with or for hunters. There are several different types of hunting dog developed for various tasks and purposes. The major categories of hunting dog include hounds, terriers, cur type dogs, and gun dogs. Further distinctions within these categories can be made, based upon the dog's skills and capabilities. They are usually larger and have a more sensitive smell than normal dogs.