Your first day’s driven shooting is invariably memorable. However, for one friend of mine this was for all the wrong reasons. The much-anticipated outing dawned cold and frosty, and it…
Gundogs
The weimaraner: silver shades of grey
How nice to see a weimaraner working.” It was a comment directed to me as a nervous novice in the beating line but I still remember this remark, made by…
Eight signs of high potential in a gundog puppy
Does your gundog puppy match up...find out below
The do’s and don’ts of training gundog puppies
Three key field skills to work on with your puppy 1. Retrieving: Play with an old tea towel with a knot, a tennis ball, anything puppy will run after, grab…
How to stop an all-round gundog turning into a tearaway
Do you practise with your all-rounder all summer but find yourself with a tearaway during the season? If so, says Janet Menzies, you've probably exposed your dog to too much…
The Field Top Dog Awards 2026 in association with Skinner’s
Honouring all breeds of dog irrespective of function or form, The Field Top Dog Awards acknowledges the importance and invaluable contribution of Britain’s best canine companions. Whether being towelled down…
How to teach an older dog new tricks (or how to replace bad habits with good ones)
It is possible to teach your old retriever or peg dog something new, as long as you are able to change your ways too.
How to be top dog at home
More than one gundog is a pack, it is essential that you keep the upper hand with labradors, spaniels, and everything else
Protecting your gundogs from winter chills
ONE of the great attractions of fieldsports is that, generally speaking, they are not affected too much by the weather. Bad light never stops play, and rarely does bad weather.…
Gundog training class: overweight gundogs
Overweight gundogs are slow and plodding when, at four or five years old, they should be in their prime. Overweight gundogs are unlikely to be cooperative with their new health…