The Differences Between American and European Pointing Dog Tails
Whether a pointing dog’s tail is held level or at 12 o’clock is not particularly…
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Most Popular Bird Dog Breeds of 2025
Exploring the most popular bird dog breeds of the upland hunting community over the years….
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The History of Dog Shows and Competitions
Although informal dog competitions have likely been around for thousands of years, written records of…
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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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Six Famous Hunting Dogs in History
The legacies of Old Drum, Fend L’Air, Judy the Pointer, and more reach far beyond…
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Edward Laverack: the Father of the English Setter
The life and times of Edward Laverack, the man renowned for remodeling the English Setter,…
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Llewellin Setter: Characteristics, Training, and Hunting Ability
The beautiful Llewellin Setter is quick to learn, highly trainable, and makes a loving companion…
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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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The Point – 10 Years of Project Upland Films
Project Upland celebrates 10 years of filmmaking and the evolution of those who tell your…
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Irish Red Setter History in Ireland and America
The Irish Red Setter, like many dog breeds, has a complex history that shaped the…
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Love Letter to North Dakota – A Hungarian Partridge and Sharp-tailed Grouse Story
Watch and read the upland hunting adventures of Tyler Webster of Birds, Booze, and Buds…
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Women in American Field Trials: Paving the Way
A remarkable cast of women paved the way through history pointing dog field trials and…
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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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The Word “Setter” Does Not Mean What We Think It Does
The truth behind the word ‘setter’ has quite the history behind it; one you may…
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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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United Kingdom and Ireland – Pointing Dog Breed Origins: HDC Episode #5
Exploring the origin of pointing dog breeds from the United Kingdom and Ireland In the…
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The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association – A Look at NAVHDA
NAVHDA explained as an organization, testing platform, and community What do you see when you…
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How to Choose a Pointing Dog – Breaking Down 38 Bird Dog Breeds
Narrowing down what pointing breed to choose can be daunting; this guide will help find the…
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How English is the English Setter?
Over time the English setter has become a worldwide phenomenon in the bird dog world—and…
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History of Richard Purcell Llewellin
The story of the iconic man behind the debated Llewellin Setter legacy. Speak the words…
