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Gundogs
When is the best time to buy a gundog puppy?
So what’s the best time to buy a gundog puppy? A friend with a nine-year-old labrador recently asked me this question. I said he should consider getting one immediately. Hopefully…
When to start training a gundog puppy
When to start training a gundog puppy is the million-dollar question. Janet Menzies believes that putting in the groundwork to establish the basics will pay dividends in the field later…
Gundog schools: where to send your gundog to school
The world of working gundog training has never been more inclusive and accessible. You can choose the traditional route of sending your dog away to one of the residential gundog…
Bitch or dog: which is best?
Bitch or dog is a question all dog owners must face. But is it all just down to personal preference? Bitch or dog Sex. It’s a subject no one looking…
Flatcoated retriever: the flatcoat’s fatal flaw
Always the Edwardian country gentleman’s companion, these days the flatcoated retriever still has its fans, although its popularity has been eclipsed by the labrador. (Read: Flatcoated retrievers – the Edwardian…
Hunt, point and retrieve gundog breeds
A guide to the different types of dog that make up the hunt, point and retrieve section of gun dogs.
The Field Top Dog Awards
Loyally nestled at our feet as the wind howls in the field, lounging on the sofa at home like a lethargic teenager or causing havoc that can only be laughed…
The seven deadly gundog sins
Amateur dog handlers tend to be forgiving of their dogs' faults. However, consistently good behaviour is important for progress
How to introduce a puppy to an older dog
Ensuring a new recruit is welcomed by long-standing residents can be a tricky business. So how do you go about introducing a puppy to an older dog? (Read: When to…