What is an HPR

Hunt, Point Retrieve

An HPR (Hunt, Point, and Retrieve) dog is a type of gundog that is trained to do three key jobs when working in the field:

Hunt – The dog searches for game (like birds or rabbits) by using its nose to pick up scent and cover the ground efficiently.

Point – When the dog finds game, it pauses and “points” at it instead of chasing, showing the handler where the game is.

Retrieve – After the game is shot, the dog collects it gently and brings it back to the handler.

HPRs are versatile gundogs, meaning they can work on different terrains (fields, woods, water) and are used for both flushing and retrieving.

They are great all-round working dogs, making them popular for both hunting and as active pets for those who enjoy outdoor activities.

Here is a list of all recognised HPR (Hunt, Point, and Retrieve) breeds that are commonly used in the UK and internationally:

German Shorthaired Pointer

German Wirehaired Pointer

German Longhaired Pointer

Weimaraner (Shorthaired & Longhaired)

Large Munsterlander

Small Munsterlander

Hungarian Vizsla (Smooth Coat)

Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla

Bracco Italiano

Spinone Italiano

Brittany (Brittany Spaniel)

Epagneul Français

Braque Français (Gascogne & Pyrenean types)

Braque d'Auvergne

Braque du Bourbonnais

Braque Saint-Germain

Griffon d’Arrêt à Poil Dur (Korthals Griffon)

Perdiguero de Burgos (Spanish Pointer)

Portuguese Pointer (Perdigueiro Português)

Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer

Cesky Fousek

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