At what stage of a Labrador gundog's training do you introduce hand signals?
Jeremy Hunt
How to give your gundog puppy the best start in life
Over the coming months, many gundog bitches will cast off the lissom figures they acquired during the shooting season. They will take on a more matronly demeanour of pregnancy as…
How do you train a springador?
Should I train my new cross-breed gun dog as a lab or a springer?
Bad habits in Labradors
I have a 14 month-old lab dog who will have to put him in kennels for two weeks while we are on holiday. I'm concerned he may pick up bad…
Is the Kennel Club in crisis?
Though the existence of the Kennel Club may not appear to have much impact on those who enjoy the sport of gameshooting, it would be foolhardy to underestimate its importance,…
Which gundog breed would suit me best?
There are 34 different registered breeds of gundog, so how do you know which one is right for you?
Are British gundogs the best in the world?
Gundog standards: HM The Queen's reign has coincided with rising gundog standards in all areas.
Am I taking a risk on a chocolate Labrador?
Is it a gun dog breed worth training?
Insurance for gundogs – is it a price worth paying?
Gundog insurance: Is buying gundog insurance for your lab or spaniel a necessary evil or a costly mistake?
The allure of the Labrador
Last year, more than 32,000 Labrador puppies were registered with the Kennel Club; in the US that figure was over 150,000. This is certainly a dog with global appeal — but…
How to buy a part trained gundog
Jeremy Hunt says: Many people have had their fingers burnt buying a part trained gundog as it’s not uncommon for unscrupulous sellers to offer gundogs that have begun their training…
Tips on breeding puppies from older dogs
When it comes to breeding puppies, an older dog should still be perfectly capable of producing a litter if she has always come into season regularly. Of course, older dogs…
Gundog training: How to use the stop whistle
Gundog training: I am training my new dog and want to get her used to the stop whistle. Some people say you can make dogs hesitant if you get too…
Should I buy a puppy with a swelling in the middle of its tummy?
Vet Neil advises this is probably an umbilical hernia, which is generally an inherited defect, but it can be operated on
What is a five generation pedigree certificate?
We have purchased a springer spaniel that is Kennel Club registered but the five generation pedigree certificate is confusing because it contains a lot of abbreviations. Can you help us…
Gundog training: How to deal with hot-headed dogs
Gundog training: I intend to buy my first labrador puppies very shortly but am concerned about a gundog training issue.
How to buy a gundog puppy
Gundog puppy: A good gundog puppy doesn't come cheap but cutting corners could be costly.
Puppy health advice: Elbows and X-Rays
Puppy: Why is it so important for working labradors to have their elbow joints X-rayed at the same time as their hips are checked? And what is the best approach…
Gundog training: Working with rescue dogs
Gundog training: I've just got a new labrador from a rescue centre and need some gundog training advice.
The basics of gun dog water work
Water work: It can be a daunting prospect, but water work does have to lead you to drink.