Now in its third year, The Field Gundog Awards 2019, in association with Skinner’s Pet Food, is for proper gundogs working in the field – however brilliant or naughty. Judge…
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Gundog coats: rugged up and raring to go
Canine athletes are not so different to equine, and the first thing you do with a racehorse after a race is rug it up. Gundog coats are certain to keep…
Christmas presents for gundogs: with love from Santa
Comparing new kit at the Boxing Day shoot is all part of the festive fun, so make sure your gundog doesn’t miss out this year. David Tomlinson chooses the best…
The naughtiest gundog: could it be yours?
Naughty gundogs add great entertainment to a shoot day, especially when they do not belong to you. Could your wicked companion win the Naughtiest Gundog in The Field Gundog Awards,…
Pickers-up: making a clean sweep
Pickers-up are essential on shoot days and deserve the payments they receive, says David Tomlinson. And a sleek pack of labradors is not a requirement to join the team. For…
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels: surprisingly sporty
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels were bred to be foot warmers and lapdogs in Tudor England, but they haven’t forgotten their spaniel ancestry, says David Tomlinson. They could make pocket rocket…
Setters: a sight in heather
Setters are classic hunter-pointers but competition on the Continent is increasingly expecting them to retrieve as well. Always considered the grouse moor specialists, there’s no reason their talent and grace…
Gundog vaccinations: give them a booster?
Gundog vaccinations are essential, but are annual boosters necessary? David Tomlinson considers what the titre test could teach us. For more on looking after your gundog’s health, bloat is uncommon…
Gundog Photograph of the Year: VOTE NOW
The Field Gundog Awards, in association with Skinner’s Field & Trial, is delighted to invite readers to vote for Gundog Photograph of the Year for the very first time. Our…
Cockerpoo gundogs: the rise of the cockerpoo
With their ever-increasing popularity, cockerpoos have started to appear in the field – and they are here to stay. David Tomlinson explains why you should consider a cockerpoo gundoog, especially…