“hunting dogs”

Leave it to a young hunter to give Dad the Businessman a profitable idea.

Guys and gals, if you’re going to put up with the expense and inconvenience of caring for a dog, why not care for one that can return the favor? One that can earn it’s keep? Working dogs are not just useful dogs, but happy, satisfied dogs. Fulfilled dogs. Dogs with a purpose in life.

There’s nothing wrong with letting your hairy hunting partner enjoy the warmth and comforts of the indoors, but there is something wrong with not training her to sleep equally comfortably and confidently outdoors.

At the risk of being called a New Age charlatan, Ron Spomer recommends you give your hunting dog massage therapy.

N.C. House Bill 640—the Outdoor Heritage Act—gains momentum as Childress cites provisions aimed at enhancing hunters’ rights, bolstering the state’s economy and increasing outdoor opportunities for youth.

While most breeders of sporting dogs are in it for the right reasons—namely to benefit their chosen breeds—anytime an endeavor involves the exchange of money, not everyone will operate above board. So, here’s how to find and vet potential breeders to ensure your goals and expectations align with their puppy program.

Conventional wisdom has long dictated that performance dog food formulas—which experts recommend for active gundogs—ought to contain a high ratio of protein. But has a new study debunked this age old belief?