Should I train my new cross-breed gun dog as a lab or a springer?
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The trick to training an HPR breed
Some traditionalists dismiss HPRs as unnecessary for British shooting, but David Tomlison finds out why owners of these dogs so passionately disagree
Which gundog puppy will be pick of the litter?
Gun dog puppy: I’m planning on breeding a litter of gun dog puppies from my bitch this spring.
How do I stop my gundog from running-in?
I have a black labrador gun dog who is 22 months old. His training had gone well until he recently started running in to shot birds.
Bad habits in Labradors
I have a 14 month-old lab dog who will have to put him in kennels for two weeks while we are on holiday. I'm concerned he may pick up bad…
Do chocolate Labradors deserve a bad reputation?
Does a chocolate Labrador have a shorter life? A recent headline in the Daily Telegraph proclaimed chocolate Labradors die younger and have more health problems than yellow and black ones…
Is the Kennel Club in crisis?
Though the existence of the Kennel Club may not appear to have much impact on those who enjoy the sport of gameshooting, it would be foolhardy to underestimate its importance,…
Which gundog breed would suit me best?
There are 34 different registered breeds of gundog, so how do you know which one is right for you?
Are British gundogs the best in the world?
Gundog standards: HM The Queen's reign has coincided with rising gundog standards in all areas.
Am I taking a risk on a chocolate Labrador?
Is it a gun dog breed worth training?
When should I start training my puppy to be a gundog?
Training a puppy should start from the very first day it begins life with its new owner. Whereas formal gundog training puppies can start at around seven months – depending…
Which breed of spaniel should I buy?
Don't overlook the minor breeds, like Clumber, Welsh springer or Brittany spaniels, although their natural hunting, retrieving and training ability probably won't be as strong as a Cocker or Springer
Tips on training a Labrador puppy
Training a Labrador puppy in a class certainly has its appeal. But as in all things it pays to do your research before you commit yourself and your dog to…
Insurance for gundogs – is it a price worth paying?
Gundog insurance: Is buying gundog insurance for your lab or spaniel a necessary evil or a costly mistake?
The allure of the Labrador
Last year, more than 32,000 Labrador puppies were registered with the Kennel Club; in the US that figure was over 150,000. This is certainly a dog with global appeal — but…
How to buy a part trained gundog
Jeremy Hunt says: Many people have had their fingers burnt buying a part trained gundog as it’s not uncommon for unscrupulous sellers to offer gundogs that have begun their training…
Gundog puppies: How to sell responsibly
For the one-bitch owner, the decision to breed a litter is often simply about wanting to keep a pup for themselves. But faced with a puppy pen full of fast-growing…
Do electric fences hurt gundogs?
Shocks from electric fences can be painful but your dog shouldn't experience lasting trauma. If your dog still seems affected after the shock, you should see your vet
Tips on breeding puppies from older dogs
When it comes to breeding puppies, an older dog should still be perfectly capable of producing a litter if she has always come into season regularly. Of course, older dogs…
How healthy is your gundog?
Environment, not just hereditary genetics, can be the root cause of a number of gundog health problems