Top Ten Most Popular Versatile Hunting Dogs

Interesting that the Pudelpointer isn't on the list of top NAVHDA recognized versatile breeds. Over the last 52 years (since 1969) the Pudelpointer has been the fourth most popular breed in the terms of number of dogs registered with NAVHDA. In 2020, the Pudelpointer was third on the list only behind the GSP and a close second Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. I guess the caveat is that the Pudelpointer isn't a recognized breed by the AKC, which from my understanding is by design.

Griff .

The AKC is a political bunch of nonsense.

How is the Mountain Cur or the Black Mouth Cur not on this list. They are better and more versatile than any dog on this list.

no Labrador retriever!?

Wiemeraner , Gordon setter , Irish setters ? These breeds have been bastardized by the show ring crowd , they’ve taken the hunt out of the dogs . Could be good pets , never see them in the field nor training.

When it comes to tracking systems you mustn't skimp. I've had 4 dogtra 2 pathfinders in 4 months and now I've been told that I need a new phone because the compass won't work. Laughed at when I asked for my money back. Bottom line, if you don't want to lose your dog and you'll save money in the long run, buy a Garmin

This list is joke!
All of the dogs are bird dogs.
The first 4 breeds and the Brittany are further specialized as bird pointing breeds.

lol no coonhound?

If your hunting upland as well as water birds the springer is by far the best