Golden Retrievers love to swim, making them the ideal dog for duck hunters as well as hunters of any other waterfowl. They have a very easy going nature and are also very patient. In addition to being excellent gun dogs, they are also used as guide dogs as well as search and rescue dogs. One [...]
Archive for January, 2009
Golden Retrievers
Posted in Breeding, tagged ducking hunting, golden retrievers, Gun Dogs, waterfowl on January 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
English Springer Spaniels
Posted in Breeding, tagged english springer spaniel, gun dog, upland flusing dog on January 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Hunters who want a gun dog that will both flush and retrieve game can rely on English Springer Spaniels. This is a breed of dog that has been used for centuries for this task. There is quite a variety, however, between show bred dogs and field bred dogs. This is particularly apparent when it comes [...]
English Setter – Multi Uses Bird Dog
Posted in Breeding, tagged bird dog, english setter, upland birds on January 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The English Setter is a bird dog that is used for both pointing out game as well as flushing it out. The English Setter is part of the Setter breeds that also include the Irish Setter, The Irish Red and White Setters and the Gordon Setters. The English Setter was bred to hunt upland birds. [...]
Wounds in the Field: What to do for Your Injured Dog
Posted in Healthcare, tagged bird dog healthcare, Bird Dogs, bird dogs wounds, dog wounds, wounds in the field on January 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Hunting dogs are exposed to dangers on virtually every excursion. Whether this be from the actual prey defending itself, to environmental dangers that a hunting dog is exposed to, it is important to know how to respond should your dog become injured while in the field. Being prepared is essential.
Before departing for any hunt, you [...]
Dental Health Care in Dogs
Posted in Healthcare, tagged dental care for dogs, teeth care for dogs on January 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Although dental care for dogs is a relatively new concept for most people, it is quickly becoming an important and growing field of medicine. This is because people are recognizing its inherent value in providing healthier and longer lives for our beloved animals. If you are new to dental care for your own dog, or [...]
