How the German Wirehaired Pointer Put Performance Over Pedigree
An exploration of the breeders, ideas, and historical forces that turned the German Wirehaired Pointer…
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Stichelhaar Podcast: The Rare German Pointing Dog You’ve Probably Never Seen
Discover how the Stichelhaar endured studbook battles, misguided purity standards, and the upheavals of history…
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Pudelpointer Podcast: The Dog That Challenged the Breeding World
Discover how a one-night cross between a Pudel and a Pointer in 19th-century Germany sparked…
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Where Did the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Come From?
Discover the history of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, from Eduard Korthals’s vision to the myths…
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Can Dog Shows Judge Hunting Dog Performance?
Where show-ring standards collide with real-world hunting dogs—and why field-proven breeding matters. In this episode,…
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The History and Debate of High Tails Versus Low Tails in Pointing Dogs
The history and function behind pointing dog tail positions reveal a deep divide in breeding…
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Breed, Strain, Variety, and Class: How Dog Breeds Got Their Names
This podcast episode explores the history, language, and meaning behind how dog breeds came to…
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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…
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Drahthaars, Langhaars, Bretons, and other International Breeds in America: HDC Episode #32
Is there a difference between a Deutsch Drahthaar and a German Wirehaired Pointer? Explore breeds…
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The Modern Era of Bird Dogs in North America: HDC Episode #31
The modern era of hunting dogs is characterized by technology and information, making new breeds…
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The Golden Age of Hunting Dogs in North America: HDC Episode #30
As dog shows and field trials became popular, 19th-century Americans looked to standardize the breeding…
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Early American Hunting Dogs, Part 2: HDC Episode #29
The arrival of European hunting dogs and the culture of recreational hunting in North America…
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Early American Hunting Dogs, Part 1: HDC Episode #28
The origins of hunting dogs in North America from indigenous peoples through the end of…
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A Sense of Place: HDC Episode #27
Exploring how the places our hunting dogs originated and are used today influences their development…
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Hawking and Bird Dogs with Anthony Williams: HDC Episode #26
Exploring true versatility with bird dogs who hunt for a hawk in addition to hunting…
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Hunting and Forest Management in Germany with Nadja Niesner: HDC Episode #25
Hunting in Germany is not only for recreation, but also for management of invasive species…
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Big Game and German Utility Dogs with Nadja Niesner: HDC Episode #24
Versatile dogs of German origin have a rich history in hunting big game We start…
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Irish Water Spaniels with Russell Dodd: HDC Episode #23
Learn about upland and waterfowl hunting and AKC testing with a dog that bridges the…
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers with Grant St. Germain: HDC Episode #22
Explore an old hunting method of luring ducks to the hunter using the fox-like Toller…
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Hunting and Field Trials in Continental Europe with Marjolein Kamman-van Eijk: HDC Episode #21
Versatile dogs and English Setters find their niche while hunting and trialing in Europe and…
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Hunting Methods: Hunting Dog Confidential Episode #19
What defines a hunting dog and how are they used to pursue various types of…
