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…
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…
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…
There’s no better way to show commitment to your hunt than by puppy walking – and it’ll provide you with lasting memories, too
Hound puppy walking is not for the faint-hearted. A foxhound puppy is a born mischief-maker. But puppy walkers are absolutely essential, both for bringing on the next generation and for the survival of a hunt, says David Tomlinson. For more on foxhounds, follow our cut out and keep guide to…
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…
Training a puppy that's truly special to be a gundog. If you should be so lucky, try not to waste his talents
