A guide to the different types of dog that make up the hunt, point and retrieve section of gun dogs.
Janet Menzies
Joining the flatcoat retriever pack
If you want a gundog with a good nose, an independent and intelligent mind and Kate Moss looks, the sharp, sophisticated flatcoat is for you.
Gundog training class: overweight gundogs
Fat is a fitness issue. If your gun dogs are less than lean and lively it may be time to reassess their feeding regime and make a New Year's resolution…
Tracing blue-blooded gundog lineage
The purest of canine lineages have been bred by the bluest bloods in the land, who have continuously fostered the finest lines. This is a Bark's Peerage of aristocratic kennels.
Gun dog class: rough-shooting over dogs
Rough-shooting over dogs can be hairy, but with careful planning and precautions it can be one of the great sporting experiences.
Your gundog’s first shoot day
After months of training your young gun dog, it is understandable that you want to take it on its first shoot. But beware the pitfalls.
The truth about gundog faults
Amateur dog handlers tend to be forgiving of their dogs' faults. However, consistently good behaviour is important for progress
The truth about dog discipline
For those training their first gundog, the gap between theory and practice can seem almost impossible to reconcile.