Hunting Dogs

A pudelpointer on point in a meadow.
Pudelpointer – Dog Breed Form, Function, History, and More

This medium-sized versatile dog breed is known to be friendly, inquisitive, and very social. Until…

A german shorthaired pointer with its owner.
Most Popular Bird Dog Breeds of 2024

Exploring the most popular bird dog breeds of the upland hunting community over the years.…

Brittany: Breed Characteristics, Abilities, and History

How a little French spaniel developed into an internationally popular versatile hunting dog. Brittanies are…

Golden Retriever Dog Profile: Abilities, Characteristics, and Training

Field goldens are driven, intelligent, and loving, making them fantastic partners in the blind and…

Two American hunters, one with a Pointer and the other with an English Setter.
The Rise of the English Pointer in America

Dog historian Craig Koshyk explores the Pointer’s rise from a lesser-known breed to dominance in…

A tick embedded ina. dog.
Guide To Choosing Flea And Tick Preventatives For Your Dog

Protect your dog from insect-transmitted diseases by learning about the three most common ways to…

Krambambuli the famous hunting dog
Six Famous Hunting Dogs in History

The legacies of Old Drum, Fend L’Air, Judy the Pointer, and more reach far beyond…

A dog being conditioned through exercise and training.
Dog Conditioning – Physically Preparing Your Dog for the Rigor of Hunting Season

Best practices for physically conditioning your dog before hunting season. A long day afield is…

A dog and a dog trainer making eye contact.
The Importance of Eye Contact During Dog Training

Create teamwork and connection between you and your dog by learning to read each other’s…

An illustrated portrait of Edward Laverack
Edward Laverack: the Father of the English Setter

The life and times of Edward Laverack, the man renowned for remodeling the English Setter,…

Live animal crates are stacked on a cart to be loaded onto an airplane
New CDC Dog Import Rules Will Affect Border Crossings and Air Travel

The CDC is expanding rabies requirements for importing dogs into the United States from all…

An English Springer Spaniel in a field hunting birds
English Springer Spaniel: Breed Characteristics, Abilities, and History

Explore the history, trainability, personality, and form of the popular flushing breed, the Springer Spaniel.…

A pointing dog holds steady durning a training session on birds.
Understanding the Stages of Steady Training a Dog

Steadiness training can be broken down into four phases: steady to flush, steady to wing,…

Llewellin Setter on point
Llewellin Setter: Characteristics, Training, and Hunting Ability

The beautiful Llewellin Setter is quick to learn, highly trainable, and makes a loving companion…

Dog learning how to quarter on a long lead for better bird searching skills.
Developing a Hunting Dog’s Bird Searching and Quartering Skills

Using a short and long lead to train your dog how to quarter at home…

pointing dog holds stead while red grouse flush in Scotland
Red Grouse Counting in the North Highlands of Scotland

Explore the tradition and conservation of red grouse in Scotland with pointing dogs during the…

A dog trainer holds a long lead for a dog
Basics of Training Dogs with a Long Lead

Is using long leads to train dogs a relic of the past or a timeless…

An English Setter working in a field
English Setter: Characteristics, Abilities, and History

The intelligent and beautiful English Setter is an international phenomenon in the bird dog world…

A hunting dog pointing during a NAVHDA utility test
NAVHDA Utility Test – A Complete Overview

A look at the NAVHDA Utility Test, including test events, scoring, preparation, and what to…

Historical illustration of the Large Water Spaniel
Water Spaniels – Origins, Development and Modernization

Explore the fascinating history and evolution of water spaniels, from their origins in the British…

An Irish Setter hunting dog on point
Irish Setter: Form, Function, and History of a Timeless Breed

Discover the Irish Setter, an iconic red hunting dog breed renowned for its distinct characteristics…