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.…
THE FIELD
Handmade shooting stockings. The best kit for the field
There are few opportunities for flamboyant attire in the field, but the humble shooting sock is one. Demand for handmade shooting stockings in bespoke colour combinations is on the rise,…
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Charlie Flindt discovers nothing in the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid to make you cross, but his Belgian shepherd is the only member of the household to find the new SUV exciting.…
Pulled spiced wild duck. The perfect shoot lunch
While the weather is still warm it’s time to enjoy early-season shoot lunches on the hill. Philippa Davis’ pulled spiced wild duck with beetroot, pomegranate molasses and cumin coleslaw perfectly…
In praise of show-bred gundogs
The rules of the gundog world stipulate that if you want a good shooting dog, you must buy a puppy from working-bred stock. But David Tomlinson finds that show-bred gundogs…
Sporting Dianas: Zara Tindall
Growing up surrounded by horses, a career in eventing was perhaps the natural progression for Zara Tindall. From a good grounding at Pony Club to second place in her first…
Crispy buttermilk fried partridge
Make use of the last of the summer produce for your first game suppers of the season. Tomatoes are at their best now, and the first partridges are tender and…
Sir Edwin Landseer, sporting artist
The Monarch of the Glen has been secured for the nation and is setting off on a tour of Scotland. But the painting by Sir Edwin Landseer remains as controversial…
The top 10 best grouse recipes
The grouse season is well underway and the freezer is probably pretty well stocked already. Roast grouse is as much a part of the season as the pheasants come October,…
Grooming a spaniel: the hair of the dog
Grooming a spaniel properly is essential, as their long hair will coat the carpet and attract and trap dirt on a shoot day. David Tomlinson has taken radical action and…