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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A Different Approach: The Versatile Deutscher Wachtelhund
The Deutscher Wachtelhund is a rare German hunting dog known for its tracking and big…
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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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Responsible Recovery: Blood Tracking Big Game with Versatile Dogs
Trained tracking dogs help hunters recover wounded game ethically and effectively This article originally appeared…
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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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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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Paws To Peaks Rescue: A Nonprofit Dedicated To Rehoming Bird Dogs
Since 2018, Gina Deem has rehomed over 130 adult bird dogs through her dog adoption…
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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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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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German Wirehaired Pointer: Dog Breed Information, Form, Function, History, and More
Built for both land and water, the German Wirehaired Pointer defines versatility Wiry beards, grandpa-esque…
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The Jagdgebrauchshundverband ( JGHV) – the German Versatile Hunting Dog Association
Learn how the German hunting dog testing system works and how it built the breeds…
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The Difference Between a Deutsch-Drahthaar and a German Wirehaired Pointer
A look at the differences between two wirehaired dog breeds that share a common origin…
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For the Love of Dog – The Deutsch Langhaar of North America
Watch the origin story of the Deutsch Langhaar in North America with the DL-GNA club…
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Comparing NAVHDA, JGHV, and AKC Hunting Dog Tests
Learn about the various hunting dog testing systems from the puppy level to the finished…
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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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Origins of the German Shorthaired Pointer
From Spanish Pointers to English Pointers, a dog historian explores the complex history and origins…
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How to Prepare a Dog for the VJP Test
Getting your dog ready to run in the puppy natural ability test for the German…
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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…
