Gundog insurance: Is buying gundog insurance for your lab or spaniel a necessary evil or a costly mistake?
Jeremy Hunt
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…
Gundog training: How to use the stop whistle
Gundog training: I am training my new dog and want to get her used to the stop whistle. Some people say you can make dogs hesitant if you get too…
Should I buy a puppy with a swelling in the middle of its tummy?
Vet Neil advises this is probably an umbilical hernia, which is generally an inherited defect, but it can be operated on
What is a five generation pedigree certificate?
We have purchased a springer spaniel that is Kennel Club registered but the five generation pedigree certificate is confusing because it contains a lot of abbreviations. Can you help us…
Gundog training: How to deal with hot-headed dogs
Gundog training: I intend to buy my first labrador puppies very shortly but am concerned about a gundog training issue.
How to buy a gundog puppy
Gundog puppy: A good gundog puppy doesn't come cheap but cutting corners could be costly.
Puppy health advice: Elbows and X-Rays
Puppy: Why is it so important for working labradors to have their elbow joints X-rayed at the same time as their hips are checked? And what is the best approach…
Gundog training: Working with rescue dogs
Gundog training: I've just got a new labrador from a rescue centre and need some gundog training advice.
The basics of gun dog water work
Water work: It can be a daunting prospect, but water work does have to lead you to drink.
How do you control a headstrong gundog?
Gundog: Our otherwise obedient two-year-old gundog bitch has never quite cracked walking to heel.
How much does a good gundog cost?
Gundog: If you're buying a new pup or part-trained gundog the costs are almost too low.
How can I help my traumatised gundog?
Gundog: While picking-up last season my gentle labrador was attacked by another gundog.
Should I buy this puppy with a heart murmur?
I have been offered a golden retriever puppy from great stock quite cheaply, as it has a heart murmur.
How do I train a gundog to run straight?
Train a gundog: I'm struggling to train a gundog on blind retrieves.
How do I get my labrador retrieving again?
Labrador retrieving: I need to get my labrador retrieving to a higher standard.