Breaking into shooting is difficult in the best circumstances, and becomes even more so when you have an HPR. But old assumptions that they are noisy and hard mouthed are…
Gundogs
What to do with your working dog when you go on holiday?
Going on holiday should be relaxing, but planning what to do with the dog can be stressful. Janet Menzies packs up your troubles with various suggestions.
The Field Top Dog Awards: VOTE NOW
The Field is delighted to invite readers to vote for their favourite in five categories in the Top Dog Awards 2025, held in association with Skinner’s and Agria. The four…
The truth about dog discipline
For those training their first gundog, the gap between theory and practice can seem almost impossible to reconcile.
German shorthaired pointers – a wunder dog?
There is a serious danger that we may just have lost our last excuse for having so many dogs. Up until now there has really been no answer in Britain…
Tips for gundog retrieving
Picking up points on how to improve your dog's retrieving couldn't be easier. Janet Menzies provides tips on what you and your dog should be looking for.
7 things to do in the off season with your gundog
The perfect peg dog is made not born. A fault-free season will only follow an excellent summer training plan. So follow The Field’s advice on the 7 things to do…
Retrievers. Is it time to change your labrador?
Retrievers don’t have to be labradors. The flatcoat was the Downton Abbey gundog and Edwardian gentleman’s favourite retriever. Every 10 years for the past four decades a friend has bought…
To breed or not to breed? Or should you pick a puppy?
It’s a conversation anyone who has travelled in a gun bus will be familiar with. “That’s a nice-looking bitch you’ve got there. Are you planning to breed from her?” “Funny…
Sporting dog: German longhaired pointers
Many HPRs excel at hunting and pointing but fall short at retrieving. German longhaired pointers are superb at all three. David Tomlinson thinks these pointers are magical.