English Setter: Characteristics, Abilities, and History
The intelligent and beautiful English Setter is an international phenomenon in the bird dog world…
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NAVHDA Utility Test – A Complete Overview
A look at the NAVHDA Utility Test, including test events, scoring, preparation, and what to…
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Water Spaniels – Origins, Development and Modernization
Explore the fascinating history and evolution of water spaniels, from their origins in the British…
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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…
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The Russian Setter
Explore the history and story of a curious dog breed that never was. Sprinkled here…
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Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) – Twisted Stomach or Bloat in Dogs
GDV, also known as twisted stomach or bloat, disproportionately affects hunting dogs. Here’s what you…
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Hunting Dogs Used to Target Florida’s Invasive Pythons
Labrador Retrievers are used to hunt invasive pythons through scent detection, protecting the threatened Everglades…
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Youth Field Trial Alliance (YFTA)
The Youth Field Trial Alliance was established to promote and support youth participation in sporting…
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Tips on Hunting Pheasant with a Dog
Handling, reading, and trusting your dog go a long way in improving your odds during…
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The Myth of the Perfect Dog
Letting go of that quest for perfection in a wide selection of dog breeds. *This…
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Exploring the Types of Hunting Dogs
A tentative partnership between early humans and dogs evolved to become an unbreakable bond that…
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French Spaniel: An Elegant, Intelligent French Pointing Breed
Characteristics, form, function, and history of the highly trainable and capable Épagneul Français To my…
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How Wind Affects Birds and Hunting Dogs
Recommendations for pinning birds in the wind across the United States As I set up…
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Montana’s Bird Dog Training Regulations: Balancing Ethics and Impact on Wild Birds
Montana’s new regulations for training dogs on wild birds call for more than enforcing an…
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Small Munsterlander – Heathland Quail Dog
Dive deep into the Small Munsterlander’s journey from obscurity to a top hunting breed. Discover…
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Becoming a Falconer
Learning to small game hunt alongside a bird dog and a bird of prey My…
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When To Neuter Or Spay Your Dog
Considering the latest science and veterinary recommendation when making the decision to spay or neuter…
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Pachón Navarro – The Spanish Double-Nosed Pointer
The history, identification, and standards of the Spanish pointing dog breed known as the Pachón…
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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…
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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…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Approaching a Bird Dog on Point
Knowing how to walk up to a dog on point can increase your chances of…
