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The Italian American Job

As a third-generation descendant of poor Italian immigrants, I have had firsthand experience with the famed culture of frugality for which they are known. This includes some unconventional culinary habits practiced as part of their peasantr.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: May 18, 2026

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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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DOVES: From the Field, to Cleaning, to Eating

It’s that time of the year when we find ourselves gathered with family, friends, and strangers positioned around a cut grain or sunflower field waiting for those September gray birds to come screaming in. Dogs will sit idly by, panting as.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: September 12, 2024

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Lt. Colonel Robert Milner, Jr., Rest in Peace

On July 14, 2024, the retriever world lost a titan with the passing of Lt. Col. Robert Milner, Jr., USAF, Ret.. Milner’s final battle was fighting amyloidosis, a rare liver disease. He was 79 years old.
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: August 18, 2024

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How to remove Cockleburs from your hunting dogs coat

I have two Field bred Cocker Spaniels, aka Cocklerbur Spaniels, magnets for all things like cockleburs to get mired in their little wisp of hair. As sure as the sun rises, my dogs will be covered in hundreds of these annoying prickly little.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: November 24, 2023

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Fly Management Plan by Steve Snell

I had a customer last week who was having trouble with a Fly Trap. It wasn't catching the flies that were around his dogs. Come to find out, the trap he used was designed for house flies, but he had biting flies. When I told him that was th.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: April 24, 2023

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End of a Friendship - by Tom Word

Ben and Sam were sharing an end-of-week dram of The Macallan in Ben's library-conference room when the subject, end of friendships, came up. It was a too-frequent subject on their minds these days, with COVID-19, the fast-approaching presid.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: February 19, 2022

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Out of the Blues

Out of the Blues
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: January 17, 2022

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Cadillac Farm by Tom Word

My great friend Joe Prince, farmer and every-day-in-season quail hunter of Stony Creek, Virginia, died from a tractor accident I predicted in 1997. His brother, Dr. John S. Prince of Emporia, died of old age at 97 last month, having practic.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: June 15, 2020

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Caring for Your Senior Dog

Pets today are living longer thanks to improved nutrition and healthcare. In order to make sure your dog's senior years are as healthy and happy as possible, it is important to be aware of changes that can occur as dogs get older.
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By: gundogcentral
Posted: May 10, 2011