Hunting Dogs

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…

Bracco Italiano shows its pointing ability.
Bracco Italiano Dog Breed Information, History, Function, and More

The Bracco Italiano is a large pointing breed with a hound-like appearance known for its…

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon stands in the woods
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon – Dog Breed Information, Form, Function, History, and More

The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a medium-sized dog that combines a rough-and-tumble coat with a…

A dog retrieves a bumper from the water
How to Introduce a Dog to Water Work

Keep these tips and ideas in mind when introducing your dog to water training Sweat…

a woodcock chick found with a pointing dog
Your Dog Can Volunteer for Conservation with Your State Agency

How bird dogs can help wildlife managers collect data on upland birds It’s the second…

A group of bird dogs ready to pull a dog sled
Using Bird Dogs for Kicksledding

Pursue a new hobby in the off-season by participating in winter dog sports with your…

Two German Dogs Holding Pheasant
The Jagdgebrauchshundverband ( JGHV) – the German Versatile Hunting Dog Association

Learn how the German hunting dog testing system works and how it built the breeds…

Curly-Coated Retriever
The Curly-Coated Retriever

The Curly-Coated Retriever is the first retriever developed in history but lost out to more…

A seemingly identical dogs, a German Wirehaired Pointing and Deutsch Drahthaar sit next to each other
The Difference Between a Deutsch-Drahthaar and a German Wirehaired Pointer

A look at the differences between two wirehaired dog breeds that share a common origin…

A purebred dog is given a command by a dog trainer
Population Dynamics in Purebred Dogs

Setting the record on common myths and misunderstandings around purebred dogs, dog breeding, and populations…

A dog with a mosquito on its nose. A risk to heartworm
Changing The Conversation On Heartworm Disease in Dogs

Your dog’s lifestyle and your preventive actions play a role in whether or not your…

An Irish Setter on point in Ireland
Learn the History of the Irish Red Setter

The Irish Setter, like many dog breeds, has a history filled with complex twists and…