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SPORTING GROUP
The Sporting Group is comprised of gun dogs that were developed
to assist the hunter. These dogs are remarkable for their instincts
in water and woods and are generally naturally active, alert and
have stable temperaments.
DID YOU KNOW?
2016
In 2016, CJ, a German
Shorthaired Pointer,
became the 10th Best In
Show Champion in a row
to be fueled by
Purina® Pro Plan®.*
The Labrador Retriever is
one of the most popular
breeds, according to the
AKC, but has never won
Best In Show.
The Bracco Italiano is
eligible to compete at
Westminster in 2023.
20
20 Best In Show
Winners have
come from the
Sporting Group.
The Barbet, a French
water dog, was
eligible to compete at
Westminster in 2021.
Pro Plan fuels the
most sporting dog
champions.**
*The handlers or owners of these champions may have received Pro Plan dog food as Purina ambassadors.
**Based on 2021 National, World & Invitational Champions and Purina Award Winners. The handlers or owners of these
champions may have received Pro Plan dog food as Purina ambassadors
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