1. Originating in Italy in the 1400's, this breed was originally used to hunt waterfowl. Today it is most commonly employed in hunting truffles. Lagotto Romagnolo Bracco Italiano Spinone Italiano Barbet

2. This sporting breed that originated in the 1800's is still used for its intended purpose, game pointing. Hailing from the Czech Republic, this breed was rebuilt in recent years through careful breeding including German Wirehaired and Shorthaired Pointer lines. Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Cesky Fousek Slovensky Pointer Pudelpointer

3. It is thought that this French gun dog descended from the now extinct Chien d'Oysell of the 14th century. Today, it is still used to retrieve game, and has also taken on the role as a faithful companion. Picardy Spaniel Brittany French Spaniel Stabyhoun

4. A versatile hunting breed, excelling in tracking, pointing, and retrieving, this breed originated in Germany in the 1800's. Relatively rare outside of Germany, today this breed is still mainly used for its original gun dog purpose. Weimaraner Stabyhoun Large Munsterlander German Pointer

5. Named after the home of the Duke of Newcastle, it is speculated that this breed may have received contribution from both the Basset Hound and the St. Bernard breeds. Springer Spaniel Field Spaniel Clumber Spaniel Sussex Spaniel

6. Originally bred to work as a gun dog in the dense undergrowth of Great Britain in the 1800's, most modern examples of this breed are companion dogs. Its deep red color and heavy, compact stature set it apart visually from other gun dogs of the same country and date of origin. Sussex Spaniel Gordon Setter Clumber Spaniel English Setter

7. Also known as the Dutch Decoy Spaniel, this breed originated in the Netherlands in the 1700's as a flushing and retrieving breed. Dutch Partridge Dog Kooikerhondje Stabyhoun Vizsla

8. Dating back to the middle ages, this breed, also known as the Griffon d'Arret a Poil Laineux, is a water retrieving gun dog. Petite Basset Griffon Vendeen Epagneul Pont-Audemer Wetterhoun Barbet

9. Dating back to the middle ages, this breed was originally used as a fisherman's aid, goat herder and hunting dog. It's thick corded hair is non-shedding and requires very little grooming. Puli Spanish Water Dog Corded Poodle Curly Coated Retriever

10. This large, wirehaired breed originated in Italy in the middle ages as a game retriever. It is thought to be descended from the Segugio or Korthals Griffon, but its appearance has changed very little since the 1200's. Spinone Italiano Lagotto Romagnolo Bracco Italiano Wirehaired Pointing Griffon