Monthly Archives: September 2009

What is an Irish Water Spaniel?

This short video is better than most of the photos I found. And if you want to see the cutest video i have ever seen watch the one below If being the tallest of spaniels isn’t enough to get this … Continue reading

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The Pros and Cons of keeping your hunting dog outside rather than inside

Before I begin this blog post today, I just want to start off by saying that there really is no right way or wrong way to house your gun dog. Every breed, dog and owner will have different success and … Continue reading

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An Overview of a German Wiredhaired Pointer

Above you will see Why pointer is in the title of Wiredhaired Pointer Dogs The striking coat of liver and white, roan, ticked or spotted that covers this wiry-haired dog is usually one of the first things that a person … Continue reading

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How to train a beating of flushing Gundog

Also known as quartering, teaching a gun dog how to run a beat is an important part of training a dog for flushing. If the gundog does not get it right, then the hunter is going to miss out on … Continue reading

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How to Name your Hunting Dogs

Every person who has ever brought home a small puppy has been faced with the same problem, naming him. Some people have a name chosen long before they find the puppy, while others will simply sleep on it but in … Continue reading

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How to introduce your gundog to other shooting dogs

While I like to focus on gun dogs, I find that introducing your gundog to other shooting dogs is done in a similar way than you would with any other dog. It can be a stressful time for both the … Continue reading

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Overview of A Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Gundog

Hope You Enjoy This Video Overview Of The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a medium sized hunting dog that is known for their beautiful red coat that often brings to mind the coat … Continue reading

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How To Select a Good Gun Dog Puppy

In an early post, I have talked about how performing a health check on a puppy and I looked at things to look for when you are purchasing a puppy. Today, I would like to talk about how to actually … Continue reading

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