A dog points into the wind
How Wind Affects Birds and Hunting Dogs
A resident of Monata trains his bird dog on wild birds
Montana’s Bird Dog Training Regulations: Balancing Ethics and Impact on Wild Birds
Small Munsterlander showing full body confirmation
Small Munsterlander: From Near Extinction to Hunting Prodigy
A Standard Poodle trained for hunting
Standard Poodle – Hunting Dog Breed
A new falconer with bird dog and red tailed hawk
Becoming a Falconer
A veterinarian exams a dog to discuss spay and neuter options
When To Neuter Or Spay Your Dog
Pachón Navarro – The Spanish Double-Nosed Pointer
A hunter trains a pointing dog while hunting wild birds
Transitioning a Dog from Training and Testing to Hunting Wild Birds
Most Popular Bird Dog Breeds of 2023
Long-Coated St. John’s Water Dog
The Long-Coated St. John’s Water Dog
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
Dogs and Snake Bites
An English setter being trained on Moors in England
How English is the English Setter?

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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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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 this hunting season “Time’s up! Please turn in your exam,” announced my Biology 101 professor. Are you…

Most Popular Bird Dog Breeds of 2023

Exploring the most popular bird dog breeds of the upland hunting community over the years The annual North American Upland Bird Hunting Survey ended earlier this year, and what better way to…

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 St. John’s Water Dog The history of retrievers is very recent when compared to other types of…

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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 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…