English Springer Spaniel

An English Springer Spaniel in a field hunting birds
English Springer Spaniel: Breed Characteristics, Abilities, and History

Explore the history, trainability, personality, and form of the popular flushing breed, the Springer Spaniel.…

Most Popular Bird Dog Breeds of 2023

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

A Springer Spaniel and a woman
A Season for Timber – A Springer Spaniel Film

A story of hunting dogs and grouse hunting set in the Appalachia’s of Pennsylvania Presented…

A Springer Spaniel rests after a training session.
Fungal Infections and Hunting Dogs: The Warning Signs and What to Do

Told from first-hand experience, the author shares the story of the loss of his puppy…

Painting of two duck hunters and a spaniel in a canoe
From Hunting Spaniels to the Origins of Retrievers: HDC Episode #7

Exploring how spaniels and working dogs led to the early origins of the retrieving dog…

"Hawking" by H. Alkin depicting a falconry hunt on horseback with spaniels
Hunting Spaniels History and Modern State: Hunting Dog Confidential Episode #6

Exploring the origins and current states of flushing spaniel breeds This episode kicks off a…

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…

A boykin spaniel be training for bird hunting.
Boykin Spaniel – Bird Hunting Dog Series

Boykin Spaniels deliver high energy flushing and retrieving in a low-profile package This series of…

Grouse Hunting with Flushing Dogs
How to Hunt Ruffed Grouse with a Flushing Dog

Grouse hunting with flushing dogs takes a different approach than it does with pointers If…