If you’re a gundog owner you’ll know how rewarding it is to see your dog thrive in the field. Whether you’re preparing for a shoot day or just enjoying walking your dog in the countryside, training is the key to success. In 2025, here are three areas to focus on that will make your gundog…
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Nurturing a Young Gundog: An Essential Guide to Gunshot Introduction
Bringing up a keen hunting partner and faithful companion in the form of a gundog requires skills, patience, and time. Of the many necessary aspects of their training, one crucial component that must be managed effectively is the introduction to gunshots. The initial exposure to gunshots can significantly influence your young gundog’s performance in the…
Gundog Breeds
Gundogs are primarily grouped into 3 main groups, based around the work they are most suited to in the shooting field. Traditionally, these would be Pointers, Flushing Dogs and Retrievers .Another common way to group them is in terms of Retriever, Hunting Retriever and Hunt Point Retrieve (HPR’s). The Kennel Club defines the following breeds…
