Hunting Dogs

A hunting dog retrieves game
Exploring the Types of Hunting Dogs

A tentative partnership between early humans and dogs evolved to become an unbreakable bond that…

A French Spaniel or Epagneul Francais runs in a field
French Spaniel: An Elegant, Intelligent French Pointing Breed

Characteristics, form, function, and history of the highly trainable and capable Épagneul Français To my…

A dog points into the wind
How Wind Affects Birds and Hunting Dogs

Recommendations for pinning birds in the wind across the United States As I set up…

A resident of Monata trains his bird dog on wild birds
Montana’s Bird Dog Training Regulations: Balancing Ethics and Impact on Wild Birds

Montana’s new regulations for training dogs on wild birds call for more than enforcing an…

Small Munsterlander showing full body confirmation
Small Munsterlander – Heathland Quail Dog

Dive deep into the Small Munsterlander’s journey from obscurity to a top hunting breed. Discover…

A Standard Poodle trained for hunting
Standard Poodle – Hunting Dog Breed

Think Poodles are just for show? Think again! Dive into the world of Poodles as…

A new falconer with bird dog and red tailed hawk
Becoming a Falconer

Learning to small game hunt alongside a bird dog and a bird of prey My…

A veterinarian exams a dog to discuss spay and neuter options
When To Neuter Or Spay Your Dog

Considering the latest science and veterinary recommendation when making the decision to spay or neuter…

Pachón Navarro – The Spanish Double-Nosed Pointer

The history, identification, and standards of the Spanish pointing dog breed known as the Pachón…

A hunter trains a pointing dog while hunting wild birds
Transitioning a Dog from Training and Testing to Hunting Wild Birds

This guide will help you troubleshoot and transition onto wild birds with your pointing dog…

Most Popular Bird Dog Breeds of 2023

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

Long-Coated St. John’s Water Dog
The Long-Coated St. John’s Water Dog

Tracing the origins of Flat-coated and Golden Retrievers through the extinct dog breed, the Long-Coated…

A dog on point during a grouse hunt
A Beginner’s Guide to Approaching a Bird Dog on Point

Knowing how to walk up to a dog on point can increase your chances of…

A labrador retriever with a retrieved duck
Flagship Retrievers – A Legacy of Waterfowl Dogs

A History and Exploration into the World of Retrievers as Waterfowl Gun Dogs Think big…

German Wirehaired Pointer side profile
German Wirehaired Pointer: Dog Breed Information, Form, Function, History, and More

Built for both land and water, the German Wirehaired Pointer defines versatility Wiry beards, grandpa-esque…

Two dogs in a tent on a camping trip
How to Camp with a Dog

Here are some good practices for bringing your dog camping from gear lists to car…

a Stichelhaar or German Rough Haired Pointer
Stichelhaar – German Rough Haired Pointer: Dog Breed Information, Form, Function, and History

The Stichelhaar (German Rough Haired Pointer) is a rough-and-tumble hunting dog that is probably the…

Craig Koshyk, Dog Historian in the field
Dog Willing – Craig Koshyk the Dog Historian of a Generation

The history of hunting dogs is preserved in the iconic Pointing Dog volumes thanks to…

Falconer carries Golden Eagle
Hunting with Golden Eagles and Sighthounds: Brave Eagles and Swift Dogs

For thousands of years, trained golden eagles and sighthounds— sleek sinewy dogs built for speed…

A Weimaraner in a field
Weimaraner – Dog Breed Information, Form, Function, History, and More

Weimaraners are a medium to large pointing dog breed that are tireless, cooperative workers and…

A Hungarian Vizsla holds an intense point while hunting
Vizsla: Dog Breed Information, Form, Function, History, and More

The Hungarian Vizsla is a Medium-sized pointing dog breed with an energetic, affectionate, eager-to-please personality…