Many novice handlers aspire to be part of a picking-up team, but few are fully aware of the responsibility that comes with working your dog in what is a vital part of a gameshoot. The aim of a good picker-up is not to come back to the gamecart laden with dead birds,…
Springer spaniel
Time for the super-spaniel?
I don’t know how many English springer spaniels there are in the UK, but my guess would be between 160,000 and 200,000. This is based on 12,000 puppies being registered with the Kennel Club annually, plus the fact that there are many pure-bred but unregistered springers. Assume an average lifespan of…
10 gundog Instagrams to enjoy
Do you mind if I rest here? #shooting #dogs #gundog #retriever golden #pup #country #winter #season A photo posted by Kyle (@kyleandrewmcbride) on Oct 15, 2015 at 12:34am PDT Ever thought of a vizsla? #tbt #throwbackthursday #vizsla #vizslaoftheday #vizslalove #vizslagram #vizslasofinstagram #vizslasofinstagram101 #velcrodog #velcrovizsla #hungarianvizsla #vizslapuppy #vizslaproblems #puppy #puppies #puppydog…
Which gundog breeds are best at picking-up? Labradors or springers?
Dog breeds: When it comes to dog breeds, which is best for picking-up: labs or spaniels? We ask two experts.
The Givendale line of English springer spaniels
Dissatisfied with modern working springer spaniels, Peter and Bernadette may have successfully re-introduced a more traditional strain of this gundog breed
Tina Hayes and Bramble
I collected Bramble on July 9, 2011, with every intention of bringing her on as another beating dog. I let her be a puppy for the first six months, doing basic training, enjoying watching her grow etc. In December 2011, I was a first responder to an accident on the…
The 2014 Springer Championship
The UK's top springer spaniels and their handlers went north of the border to compete in this year's championship
Is it irresponsible of me to work a springer without a docked tail?
A reader is looking for a show-type springer but has noticed they all have full tails. He wants to work the dog and needs to know if it's irresponsible to work a springer without a docked tail
Moray Firth English springer spaniel stakes
The Moray Firth Spaniel and Retriever Club held their open English springer spaniel trial at Glenferness, with a novice stake held the next day at Tomatin.
keeping a springer close
Paul Rawlings advises on how to keep a springer close when working in open ground.
2008 Springer Spaniel Gundog Championship
With rabbits aplenty, Conholt Park provided a challenging setting for the stylish and exciting hunting from this year's English springer spaniels.
Why is my springer puppy failing to return?
My springer puppy is failing to return when being called while the long-lead is off. Can you give me some training advice?