Two Irish Water Spaniels on a barren landscape
Irish Water Spaniel: A Versatile Dog Breed Indeed
A dog looks expectantly at its handler for a command
How to Correctly Command Your Dog
A pigeon is released for bird dog training while two Pointers stand in the background
How to Keep and Raise Pigeons for Dog Training
A Hungarian Vizsla holds an intense point while hunting
Vizsla: The History and Overview of the Hungarian Pointing Dog
Siberian Laika hunts the forest and sounds off at game.
The West Siberian Laika to the East Siberian Laika: One Dog to Hunt Them All
A chocolate lab in a Dakota283 kennel for crate training
Prevent Separation Anxiety in Your Dog with Crate Training
Contents of a dog first aid kit
12 Things to Add to Your Canine First Aid Kit
Cheatgrass in prairie habitat with bird hunting dogs.
Cheatgrass: Grass Awns, Hunting Dogs, and Climate Change
A German Wirehaired Pointer retrieves a duck from a lake
Versatile Breeds as Waterfowl Dogs
A bird dog hunts in the Arizona desert
Bird Dogs and Snake Bites
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…

A bird dog hunts in the Arizona desert
Bird Dogs and Snake Bites
An English setter being trained on Moors in England
How English is the English Setter?

HUNTING DOG CONFIDENTIAL MAGAZINE

HUNTING DOG CONFIDENTIAL PODCAST

A historic drawing of the early pointing dogs in action while hunting. 1
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
A pair of Large Munsterlander hunting dogs in Germany 4
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
"Hawking" by H. Alkin depicting a falconry hunt on horseback with spaniels 6
Hunting Spaniels History and Modern State: Hunting Dog Confidential Episode #6
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Cheatgrass in prairie habitat with bird hunting dogs.

Cheatgrass: Grass Awns, Hunting Dogs, and Climate Change

Tiny grass seeds can cause enormous health problems for hunting dogs without better prevention or awareness of the risks Dr. Lindsay Vega was a second-year veterinary student pursuing her doctorate from the…

A German Wirehaired Pointer retrieves a duck from a lake

Versatile Breeds as Waterfowl Dogs

The Value of Versatile Hunting Dog Breeds Extends Beyond the Field and into the Duck Blind The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA) defines “versatile hunting dog” as one that is…

A bird dog hunts in the Arizona desert

Bird Dogs and Snake Bites

Venomous snakes can be found in the majority of states, so understanding how to avoid them and what to do in the event of a strike can save your dog’s life. It…

Hunting Dog Confidential Magazine Volume 1.1
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A bird hunter with her hunting dog

How Much Does it Cost to Have a Hunting Dog?

Estimating the cost of owning a hunting dog over the course of its lifetime Total cost: $173 per month, $2083 per year, or $25,000 for lifetime**Based on an average life of 12…

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…

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 sits next to a dog trainer

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…