Shooting UK helps you buy the right gundog with this guide to finding the best adverts, selecting a healthy litter and choosing the best puppy
Health
Dog theft video: How to make sure yours aren’t next
Dog theft video: Shooting Times looks at ways to prevent your gundog from being stolen
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 with a puppy?
Is a spoonful of Benylin a good cure for kennel cough?
Kennel Cough: Someone told me a spoonful of Benylin was a good cure for kennel cough. Is this true as it would be much cheaper than going to the vets?
Can a gundog in the early stages of pregnancy run in trials?
Gundog training: Can a spaniel bitch in the early stages of pregnancy be run in trials or could the exertion harm the embryos?
What to do if your gundog is teething
Teething: My five-month-old spaniel bitch is reluctant to retrieve and we think it's because of teething.
Why isn’t my gundog losing weight?
Losing weight: My four-year-old spaniel bitch has had six lovely puppies but is now having problems losing weight.
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.
What is the best kind of gundog transport?
Gundog transport: I'm looking for gundog transport for my picking-up team.
A gundog’s dinner
Getting your dog’s diet right can reduce the risk of injury and enhance its performance in the field — vet Harvey Carruthers provides a diet plan
How do I treat my gundog’s broken toenails?
What is the best way to deal with my Labrador’s broken toe nails? Whenever I let my dog’s get too long, they split and crack.
Who should be judging field trials?
Judging field trials: Amid growing concern over the consistency of judging field trials Jeremy Hunt wonders if it’s time for a new structure?
Can you find good homes for gun dog pups?
Find good homes for gun dog pups: I want to make sure I find good homes for gun dog pups from my lab.
Is my 10 year-old Labrador getting canine dementia?
My ten year-old Labrador is displaying some curious behaviour, he seems to be getting lost in the house and garden, and sometimes fails to respond to his name and commands.
Will my gundog puppy be free from infection?
I’ve read about a problem labs can suffer from that causes them to collapse.
Does dried food improve a gun dog’s performance?
In the past I have fed tripe and meat mine with a plain biscuit mixer and had good results.
Blood transfusions for gun dogs?
How far should you go to save the life of your most loyal shooting companion? This dilemma was faced by Leicestershire farmer, Peter Hornbuckle, when his cocker spaniel gundog collapsed one Sunday morning.