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…
Most Popular Bird Dog Breeds of 2025
Exploring the most popular bird dog breeds of the upland hunting community over the years….
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…
German Longhaired Pointer (Deutsch Langhaar) Breed Profile
A versatile pointing breed with a strong emphasis on tracking and game recovery Despite being…
Pudelpointer – Dog Breed Form, Function, History, and More
This medium-sized versatile dog breed is known to be friendly, inquisitive, and very social. Until…
Brittany: Breed Characteristics, Abilities, and History
How a little French spaniel developed into an internationally popular versatile hunting dog. Brittanies are…
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…
Six Famous Hunting Dogs in History
The legacies of Old Drum, Fend L’Air, Judy the Pointer, and more reach far beyond…
Edward Laverack: the Father of the English Setter
The life and times of Edward Laverack, the man renowned for remodeling the English Setter,…
Understanding the Stages of Steady Training a Dog
Steadiness training can be broken down into four phases: steady to flush, steady to wing,…
Llewellin Setter: Characteristics, Training, and Hunting Ability
The beautiful Llewellin Setter is quick to learn, highly trainable, and makes a loving companion…
Red Grouse Counting in the North Highlands of Scotland
Explore the tradition and conservation of red grouse in Scotland with pointing dogs during the…
English Setter: Characteristics, Abilities, and History
The intelligent and beautiful English Setter is an international phenomenon in the bird dog world…
NAVHDA Utility Test – A Complete Overview
A look at the NAVHDA Utility Test, including test events, scoring, preparation, and what to…
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…
The Russian Setter
Explore the history and story of a curious dog breed that never was. Sprinkled here…
Youth Field Trial Alliance (YFTA)
The Youth Field Trial Alliance was established to promote and support youth participation in sporting…
Tips on Hunting Pheasant with a Dog
Handling, reading, and trusting your dog go a long way in improving your odds during…
The Myth of the Perfect Dog
Letting go of that quest for perfection in a wide selection of dog breeds. *This…
Exploring the Types of Hunting Dogs
A tentative partnership between early humans and dogs evolved to become an unbreakable bond that…
French Spaniel: An Elegant, Intelligent French Pointing Breed
Characteristics, form, function, and history of the highly trainable and capable Épagneul Français To my…