How do you choose among so many bird dog breeds? Well, the first step is thinking about your needs. What do you hunt? How often do you hunt? Will you train the dog yourself? Will a new dog be a family ...

Hunting has been an integral part of human culture for millennia, not just for sustenance but also for sport. Over this time, various dog breeds have been developed and refined to assist hunters in ...

Discussing the best hunting dogs for various game is kind of like arguing whether a Chevy or Ford is better: No one ever changes camps because they’re happy with what they’ve got. Still, we’re going ...

The Bird Dog Parade, the traditional kickoff of the Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic Friday morning at the Minneapolis Convention Center, was an education and a validation. An education in the variety of ...

Having a four-legged hunting companion makes for more memorable days in the field, but before buying a pup ask yourself these six questions.

Choosing a hunting dog can be a daunting task. Do you want or need a flushing breed or a pointing breed? A big bold brush buster or small pocket rocket? Male or female? A dog that runs big, or a close ...

The late Bill Tarrant, who was once called the “poet laureate of dogdom,” had a soft place in his heart for the smaller breeds. He called them vest-pocket dogs and admired their lively spirit and work ...