AKC Master Hunter Test: Requirements, Expectations, and Etiquette
What happens during an AKC Master Hunter test? Here’s what handlers and dogs are expected…
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Buying a Pointing Dog: Comparing Puppies, Started Dogs, and Finished Dogs
What new bird dog owners should know about the costs, commitments, and tradeoffs of puppies,…
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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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Braque du Bourbonnais: Characteristics, History, and Abilities
A unique hunting dog breed, the short-tailed Braque du Bourbonnais is bred by and for…
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How Dog Shows Don’t Help Hunting Dog Breeders Obtain “Perfection of Form”
What if dog shows didn’t reward beauty and instead objectively evaluated the functional abilities of…
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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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Spinone Italiano – Italian Pointing Dog Breed History and Development
The traditional, rough-haired Italian pointing dog overcame difficult odds to become a modern, versatile hunting…
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German Longhaired Pointer (Deutsch Langhaar) Breed Profile
A versatile pointing breed with a strong emphasis on tracking and game recovery Despite being…
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Pudelpointer – Dog Breed Form, Function, History, and More
This medium-sized versatile dog breed is known to be friendly, inquisitive, and very social. Until…
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Brittany: Breed Characteristics, Abilities, and History
How a little French spaniel developed into an internationally popular versatile hunting dog. Brittanies are…
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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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Understanding the Stages of Steady Training a Dog
Steadiness training can be broken down into four phases: steady to flush, steady to wing,…
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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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Red Grouse Counting in the North Highlands of Scotland
Explore the tradition and conservation of red grouse in Scotland with pointing dogs during the…
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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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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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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…
