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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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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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Getting to the Point

My journey with pointers began like many of my adventures—with curiosity, a measure of daring, and a willingness to chase an idea as far as it would take me. If it was an Icarus sort of thing, I can’t say I regret flying too close to th.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: September 21, 2025

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The First Point

Sammy hadn’t planned on buying a bird dog. Not yet at least.
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: September 8, 2025

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Initial Point

My Mississippi farmstead begins and stretches north and east from a big slab of granite known as the Initial Point of the Choctaw Meridian, which is an established survey monument, one of only a dozen or so in the United States, established.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: June 16, 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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Retriever Safety

With a heave, I pulled my foot free of the thick muck, I wondered if another half mile of this was worth the trouble. The edge of this particular beaver pond seemed solid enough, but I had slogged far enough to find out that wasn’t the ca.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: March 18, 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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Charger

A good dog is hard to find. A great one, once in a lifetime, if you’re lucky.
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: October 28, 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