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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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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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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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BIRD HUNTING IN THE FORLOH HOODED “PUFFY” JACKET

The first modern down jacket was invented and patented in the 1930s. It was born out of necessity after a near-fatal outdoor experience with hypothermia. Commonly referred to as a puffy jacket, or simply puffy, is a quilted jacket, typicall.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: February 28, 2026

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BENCHMADE FLYAWAY KNIFE

Bird hunters need to carry a knife. A good knife. One that is tailored to execute tasks across a myriad of landscapes and environments where gamebirds will be encountered, shot, field dressed, and ultimately cooked and eaten. For wingshoote.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: December 14, 2025

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KUIU Precision Gloves Gear Review

I was way ahead of the game when KUIU debuted their new Precision Gloves in the early part of May 2025. Eight months earlier in August of 2024, KUIU had overnighted me a prototype pair along with their new Upland Field Vest. My job – to e.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: September 29, 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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Properly Command Your Sporting Dog

Chatter and over-commanding are two common issues between some handlers and their dogs. For some reason, nonstop talking gives some handlers a sense that they’re in control of the dog. They believe the constant communication improves the .. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: July 21, 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

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Positive Training Methods for Puppies – 4 Tips for Success

Positive training methods are becoming increasingly popular and work well when your puppy is young. This training method rewards puppies for successfully completing a task. Once a puppy understands the kind of behavior that gets him a rewar.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: February 18, 2024

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The Basics of Clicker Training for Puppies

To become successful hunting companions, sporting breed puppies have a lot of skills to master. Clicker training is a great training method for any of the sporting breeds. The method is simple and it marks and then rewards good behavior. Ev.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: January 29, 2024

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Tails We Could Wag

“It's not much of a tail but I’m attached to it,” said Eeyore, the donkey made famous by Winnie the Pooh. When it comes to tails, some hunters require them on their dogs while others do not. But regardless of your breed of choice, did.. more ..

By: gundogcentral
Posted: November 19, 2023