One setter points while another backs, and both have high tails.
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A bird hunter with her hunting dog
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An aging Deutsch Drahthaar with white fur on its face lays down in the woods while hunting.
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A german shorthaired pointer with its owner.
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A handler pointing towards a german wirehaired pointer on a leash.
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A brown Spinone hunting dog stands in a field
Spinone Italiano – Italian Pointing Dog Breed History and Development
Etching of three men in a field netting partridge

Hunting Methods: Hunting Dog Confidential Episode #19

What defines a hunting dog and how are they used to pursue various types of…

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Origins of the Pointing Dog: Hunting Dog Confidential Episode #1
French hunters enter a taxi with hunting dogs and guns in 1925 2
How Culture Created Varying and Unique Hunting Dog Breeds: HDC Episode #2
A French field trialer and his pointing dog circa 1920 3
West of the Rhine – Pointing Dog Breed Origins: HDC Episode #3
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East of the Rhine – Pointing Dog Breed Origins: HDC Episode #4
Hunters in the United Kingdom on a partridge shoot with hunting dogs 5
United Kingdom and Ireland – Pointing Dog Breed Origins: HDC Episode #5
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Hunting Spaniels History and Modern State: Hunting Dog Confidential Episode #6
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Training Dogs with a Long Lead – Check Cord Basics

Teach obedience and steadiness while preventing common off-lead problems Dog training methodologies are vast. The long lead’s outward appearance may seem like a relic from training days gone by. And truth be…

A handler pointing towards a german wirehaired pointer on a leash.

Why Strong Leadership Is the Secret to Successful Dog Training

Confident, consistent leadership improves obedience and builds a stronger bond with your dog. Have you ever noticed the effect strong leadership has on you? A leader can command a space by simply…

A brown Spinone hunting dog stands in a field

Spinone Italiano – Italian Pointing Dog Breed History and Development

The traditional, rough-haired Italian pointing dog overcame difficult odds to become a modern, versatile hunting dog The first time I ever saw a Spinone Italiano, Lisa and I were enjoying a beer…

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A bird hunter with her hunting dog

How Much Does it Cost to Have a Hunting Dog?

The estimated cost of owning a hunting dog over a 12-year lifespan is $208 per month, $2,500 per year, or $30,000 over a lifetime. Author’s note: Since first publishing this article in…

A woman kisses her pointing dog.

How to Choose a Pointing Dog – Breaking Down 38 Bird Dog Breeds

Narrowing down what pointing breed to choose can be daunting; this guide will help find the right bird dog for you I have watched double-nosed Spanish pointers hunt quail in the arid hills…

A Golden retriever brings a pheasant to a hunter.

Should You Consider a Flushing Breed for Your Next Bird Dog?

The upland world is often full of pointing dog breeds, leaving flushing dogs underrepresented as an effective method of bird hunting For many of us, upland bird hunting often brings to mind…

A versatile hunting dog retrieves a bird to hand

The Reasons to Consider a Versatile Hunting Dog

The author explores all the parts in between upland game that make a true versatile hunting dog We were searching for late season roosters on a frosty, foggy afternoon. Scratchy calls echoed…