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Looking for a Pointer?

Few breeds have earned the reputation of the Pointer. Known for their speed, style, and natural bird-finding ability, Pointers have been a favorite among upland hunters for generations. Whether you are chasing quail across southern plantati.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: June 21, 2026

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English Pointer or Pointer?

If you spend much time around bird dog folks, you'll eventually hear the breed referred to by two different names. Some people call them Pointers, while others insist on English Pointers. For newcomers to the sporting dog world, that can be.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: June 20, 2026

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How to Write Hunting Dog Ads That Actually Get Calls

A lot of folks think if they’ve got a good dog, it’ll sell no matter what.
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: April 17, 2026

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How to Promote Your Hunting Dog Kennel

If you ask most kennel owners how they promote their dogs, you’ll hear the same answer: “I post them when they’re ready.” That approach might work once or twice, but it doesn’t build anything long-term. The kennels that consistent.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: April 17, 2026

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How to Build a Kennel That Lasts

I’ve been running Gundog Central twenty years now, I’ve seen a lot of kennels come and go. I’ve seen new kennels shows up strong, produces a few litters, builds some buzz—and then quietly disappears. A few years later, nobody rememb.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: April 17, 2026

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Do you need a Gundog Central Kennel Account?

Most breeders only think about advertising when they have puppies on the ground. The most successful kennels think differently. They understand that reputation isn’t built in eight weeks — it’s built year-round. When someone begins se.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: February 19, 2026

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Whats in a breeding contract

When it comes to purchasing a dog from a breeder, it's common practice for breeders to require buyers to sign a contract. While some buyers, especially first-timers, may initially find this step intrusive, it's crucial to understand that th.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: October 16, 2025

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A Broken Plate

After a long hiatus I have returned to a sport I loved for many years. As I turn my pups loose now and watch them sail across the south pasture, I reflect on the many turns in the road that placed me here.
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: October 12, 2025

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The Smith Setter Celebration

It’s tough to beat the warm days and cool nights of Georgia in the Spring. The high heat and humidity, the kind that drives field trailers in droves to the Dakotas, the Rockies, or Canada, hasn’t yet hit. The sounds of songbirds float o.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: July 6, 2025

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Tall Timbers: Burning Down the House

I’ve heard of folks figuring out the price tag on costs to raise wild quail, but I don’t know of anyone who has kept track of the amount of time that goes into the breeding, training and developing of a championship gun dog. Both are si.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: April 15, 2025

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Meet Gen Next

Everyone loves puppies, but not everyone likes dogs. It’s unsurprising that the same holds true in the canine world. Many adult dogs don’t care that much for puppies, and some downright despise them. Making sure that the introduction is.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: December 15, 2024

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C-C-C-Cold-Weather Canine Care

Our October and November waterfowl hunts weren’t anything to write about. Air temps north of us hovered between 70-and-82 degrees Fahrenheit, and with all of that open water those birds weren’t in a hurry to go anywhere. A bone-chilling.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: November 18, 2024

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Read Your Dog

Just because a gun dog can’t speak doesn’t mean he’s not saying anything. Reading the dogs’ body language is key for elevating performance levels, so here are some things pro trainers look for when they cut loose their string.

By: gundogcentral
Posted: October 21, 2024

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My Invention

I have always been blessed with just the right amount of intelligence to get neck deep into something, but never enough intelligence to get out successfully. This was one of those occasions. It involves two bird dog bitches and a dummy, me... more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: October 15, 2024

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Losing It

Harry Bain had been an all-age for-the-public pointing dog trainer-handler for thirty years. In that role he had lived in south Alabama, trained trial and hunting dog's mid-July through mid-September in North Dakota and traveled the major .. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: October 5, 2024