We are delighted to announce that entries to The Field Gundog Awards, in association with Skinner’s Pet Foods, are now open. And we have a brand new category for 2018.…
Gundogs
How to take an HPR shooting
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…
Bloat in dogs – and the need to act quickly
Bloat in dogs is uncommon but often fatal, as the winner of The Field’s Best Family Gundog award discovered last year when he sadly lost picking-up golden retriever, Charlie. David…
Working cocker spaniel health problems
Today the cocker spaniel is a popular gundog, often outnumbering springers in the field. And it is easy to see why. Cockers have courage and character and their small size…
Gundog whistles: more than just hot air?
Today, the gundog whistle is essential kit, but look back to a century ago and all that is to be found clamped between the owners’ lips are pipes. David Tomlinson…
The Field’s favourite dogs in the snow
The weather outside may be frightful, but nothing will convince our gundogs to stay at home. As the snow continues to fall, cancelling sporting days and putting the 4x4s to…
The Field’s Christmas gift guide for dogs
The sporting sort are easy to please at Christmas – a new bit of kit is guaranteed to go down a treat. And pampered pooches will be indulged this season…
The name game: how to name a gundog
The name of your shooting companion deserves a certain amount of thought. Human names, gunmakers and gamebirds are all popular choices, though each have their pitfalls. Follow David Tomlinson’s advice…
Crossbreed gundogs: the day of the crossbreed?
It seems that pedigrees could have had their day. Crossbreeds are all the rage and now they are starting to turn up in the line. But do the crossbreed gundogs…
Dalmatian health problems: spot the difference
One ground-breaking project has nearly eliminated dalmatian health problems, though breeders are refusing to accept the outcrossed dogs. Surely health should be more important than breed purity, asks David Tomlinson.…