German Pointers and English Setters are both high-energy sporting dogs, perfectly suited for active owners, including practicing hunters. The German Shorthaired Pointed, German Longhaired Pointer, German Wirehaired Pointer, and English Setter are all bird dogs. However, there are distinct differences between a pointer and a setter and between these German Pointer breeds and English Setters … Read more
You may think there is just one kind of springer spaniel when you first enter the springer spaniel world. There are two kinds of springer spaniels that are regarded as separate breeds. The two breeds are the Welsh springer spaniel and the English springer spaniel. Proponents of each breed maintain a strong claim that they … Read more
Have you ever thought about becoming a dog trainer and following that as a career path? It does sound like one of the most rewarding jobs a dog lover can do. A gundog trainer is a very specialized and unique field of training. Essentially, you will train a dog to become the hunter’s right hand … Read more
Until the 19th-century, Spaniels were known as either land Spaniels or water Spaniels, with no distinct breeds. With the rise in popularity of purebred dogs, written breed standards, and dog showing, the individual Spaniel breeds began to be separated. Boykin and Cocker Spaniels look different. Boykins are easier to groom. They are more independent, tolerant … Read more
German Pointers and Brittanys are amazing sporting dogs, ideal for active owners and especially for practicing hunters. As bird dogs, German Pointers and Brittanys are undoubtedly high maintenance, but their differences beyond this introduce other home and ownership requirements. German Pointers shed more than Brittanys. German Pointers are more intense and stubborn than a Brittany. … Read more
Hunting dogs are a great help to their owners; not only are they suitable for hunting, but they are good companions too, and every hunting dog owner wants to ensure that their companion is healthy. Something that may be worrying to hunting dog owners is the hearing of their dogs, as they are running around … Read more
You are going on a hunt, and you want to bring your gun dog with you, but you cannot decide what leads to use for your gun dog. Are slip leads a good option for this? Why are slip leads recommended by so many gun dog owners? Slip leads are used for gun dogs as … Read more
A slip lead looks like a regular lead, but it has a metal ring on one end instead of a clip for a collar. The lead is pulled through the ring to form a noose that goes over the dog’s head. Straining against the lead tightens the loop around the dog’s neck, and there is a danger of strangulation. You … Read more
You are a first time hunting dog owner and want to make the new family member feel at home. An array of treats and toys are selected, and a plush bed and blanket to complete the gift set. The new puppy gets accustomed to his belongings and soon exerts ownership traits over his toys. This … Read more
When you say the name Beagle, images of large dog packs hunting rabbits or chasing foxes come to mind. The tri-color alert dogs with their upright tails are renowned for beagling or hare hunting but not so much as an upland dog for bird hunting. Had it ever crossed your mind to use a Beagle … Read more
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