Pointing Breeds

A pudelpointer on point in a meadow.
Pudelpointer – Dog Breed Form, Function, History, and More

This medium-sized versatile dog breed is known to be friendly, inquisitive, and very social. Until…

A german shorthaired pointer with its owner.
Most Popular Bird Dog Breeds of 2024

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

Brittany: Breed Characteristics, Abilities, and History

How a little French spaniel developed into an internationally popular versatile hunting dog. Brittanies are…

Two American hunters, one with a Pointer and the other with an English Setter.
The Rise of the English Pointer in America

Dog historian Craig Koshyk explores the Pointer’s rise from a lesser-known breed to dominance in…

Krambambuli the famous hunting dog
Six Famous Hunting Dogs in History

The legacies of Old Drum, Fend L’Air, Judy the Pointer, and more reach far beyond…

An illustrated portrait of Edward Laverack
Edward Laverack: the Father of the English Setter

The life and times of Edward Laverack, the man renowned for remodeling the English Setter,…

A pointing dog holds steady durning a training session on birds.
Understanding the Stages of Steady Training a Dog

Steadiness training can be broken down into four phases: steady to flush, steady to wing,…

Llewellin Setter on point
Llewellin Setter: Characteristics, Training, and Hunting Ability

The beautiful Llewellin Setter is quick to learn, highly trainable, and makes a loving companion…

pointing dog holds stead while red grouse flush in Scotland
Red Grouse Counting in the North Highlands of Scotland

Explore the tradition and conservation of red grouse in Scotland with pointing dogs during the…

An English Setter working in a field
English Setter: Characteristics, Abilities, and History

The intelligent and beautiful English Setter is an international phenomenon in the bird dog world…

A hunting dog pointing during a NAVHDA utility test
NAVHDA Utility Test – A Complete Overview

A look at the NAVHDA Utility Test, including test events, scoring, preparation, and what to…

An Irish Setter hunting dog on point
Irish Setter: Form, Function, and History of a Timeless Breed

Discover the Irish Setter, an iconic red hunting dog breed renowned for its distinct characteristics…

a painting of dogs believed to have been russian setters
The Russian Setter

Explore the history and story of a curious dog breed that never was. Sprinkled here…

A youth dog handler flushes a bobwhite quail with a dog on point
Youth Field Trial Alliance (YFTA)

The Youth Field Trial Alliance was established to promote and support youth participation in sporting…

A bird dog retrieves a pheasant while hunting
Tips on Hunting Pheasant with a Dog

Handling, reading, and trusting your dog go a long way in improving your odds during…

A dog breed making machine in artwork
The Myth of the Perfect Dog

Letting go of that quest for perfection in a wide selection of dog breeds. *This…

A hunting dog retrieves game
Exploring the Types of Hunting Dogs

A tentative partnership between early humans and dogs evolved to become an unbreakable bond that…

A French Spaniel or Epagneul Francais runs in a field
French Spaniel: An Elegant, Intelligent French Pointing Breed

Characteristics, form, function, and history of the highly trainable and capable Épagneul Français To my…

A dog points into the wind
How Wind Affects Birds and Hunting Dogs

Recommendations for pinning birds in the wind across the United States As I set up…

Small Munsterlander showing full body confirmation
Small Munsterlander – Heathland Quail Dog

Dive deep into the Small Munsterlander’s journey from obscurity to a top hunting breed. Discover…

Pachón Navarro – The Spanish Double-Nosed Pointer

The history, identification, and standards of the Spanish pointing dog breed known as the Pachón…