Bitch or dog is a question all dog owners must face. But is it all just down to personal preference? Bitch or dog Sex. It’s a subject no one looking for a puppy can ignore. (Read our advice on introducing a puppy to an older dog .) Is it best…
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How to introduce a puppy to an older dog
Ensuring a new recruit is welcomed by long-standing residents can be a tricky business. So how do you go about introducing a puppy to an older dog? (Read: When to buy a gundog puppy.) How to introduce a puppy It was a question from a Field reader that has inspired…
Alternative gundogs: a puppy for shoot or sofa
So what are alternative gundogs? One of the soundest pieces of advice you will get when looking for a gundog puppy is to buy one from working stock. Conversely, if you want a gundog breed but don’t plan to work it, then there’s no reason why you shouldn’t buy an…
April 2022
This month we look at how to turn your puppy into a gundog, the tactics you need to improve your pigeon shooting, Sir Johnny Scott waxes lyrical over sighthounds and Rory Knight-Bruce celebrates the joys of the point-to-point; beer tent, betting and banter. We investigate why pike fishing is enthralling…
What you need to know about hound puppy walking
There’s no better way to show commitment to your hunt than by puppy walking – and it’ll provide you with lasting memories, too
How to breed gundog puppies: to the litter end
There’s much to consider before deciding to breed from your working bitch. David Tomlinson advises on how to breed gundog puppies, from suitability tests to finding happy homes for the pups. Breed or buy is the eternal puppy search question. Read breeding or choosing a puppy to help weigh up…
When to start gundog puppy training
Training a puppy that's truly special to be a gundog. If you should be so lucky, try not to waste his talents