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Why Brittanys Are Popular Versatile Bird Dogs

Some bird dog breeds attract attention because they are flashy. Others earn their reputation as specialists. Then there are the breeds that, season after season, continue to show up in the hands of successful hunters. The Brittany belongs f.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: July 4, 2026

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English Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer

This debate always finds its way to the tailgate. Somebody swears the English Pointer is the finest upland dog ever bred, all speed, style, and bird sense. Somebody else leans back against the truck and argues that the German Shorthaired Po.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: June 28, 2026

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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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Spaniel Bird Dogs

When most hunters think of bird dogs, their minds jump straight to pointers, setters, or retrievers. Yet for generations, spaniels have quietly earned a reputation as some of the most versatile and enjoyable hunting companions in the field... more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: June 20, 2026

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Changing Cover. Hunting Pheasants in Different Habitats.

Imagine observing roosters run ahead down rows of corn or milo until the birds reach the end of the field and then sneak into an adjoining wetland area, surrounded on one side by a golden field of short-grass prairie with brushy draws. This.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: December 2, 2025

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Best hunting dog breeds for upland hunting

There are several dog breeds that excel in upland hunting, and the best breed for you depends on your specific preferences and hunting style. Whether you’re flushing bobwhite quail in the piney woods of the Southeast, chasing sharp-tailed.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: October 19, 2025

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Free Floating firing pins

Are you a safe hunter or shooter? Most people would say they are. Most people handle guns by not pointing them at other people and proper storage of firearms. Do you leave your shotgun loaded in the field or at home? If so this information .. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: April 7, 2025

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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

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How much to puppies sell for?

I’ll occasionally get a phone call, text or email from someone asking how much money they should be asking for their puppies when listing them on Gundog Central. I have a ton of data that I’ve collected on dog prices over the years and.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: September 28, 2024

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A Dread Problem and a Solution

Sam Teel and Booty Blevins had been partners ten years, never had a fight. They argued some about how to fix a problem, but each knew that was healthy. They didn't make much money, but loved what they did for a living, training and handling.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: August 26, 2024

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The Handoff

The year was 1955. Buck Reed had returned home to South Georgia from the war in Europe ten years before and embarked on his career as an all-age handler of pointing dogs as successor to his father, Sam, who had then retired from the same tr.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: July 9, 2024

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If you ever

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By: gundogcentral
Posted: July 1, 2024

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The Dilemma

For Ben Reach, it was the perfect dilemma, the most ironic problem of his long legal career. And its solution the most surprising. It was a long time coming. And the solution was a total surprise to all concerned.
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: June 17, 2024

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4 Ways to Stimulate Your Puppy’s Mind

A puppy’s brain and nervous system develops rapidly, much faster than their bodies. Sporting breed puppies have a lot to learn, so here are 4 ways to help stimulate their active minds.
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: June 10, 2024