A
Flushing Dog is a
gundog trained to flush
game, especially birds, by first finding the game then driving it from its hiding place for a
hunter to shoot or capture. Flushing dogs are different from other gundog
types such as
pointers and
setters, dogs which remain still after locating the game, or
retrievers, dogs that fetch the game after it has been shot. Some types of dogs have been specially bred for flushing ability, such as
cockers and other
spaniels. Other breeds of gundog are also often trained as flushing dogs, especially retrievers. Most flushing dogs are very people-friendly and make excellent companions and pets.