Health

What is the best kind of gundog transport?

Gundog transport: I'm looking for gundog transport for my picking-up team.

Shouldn't working spaniels have docked tails?

Docked tails: I want to ask my new picking-up team about their dogs' docked tails.

Is it easy to start breeding gun dogs?

Breeding gun dogs: I would like to starting breeding gun dogs from my bitches. What are the basics?

Who should be judging field trials?

Judging field trials: Amid growing concern over the consistency of judging field trials Jeremy Hunt wonders if it’s time for a new structure?

Can you find good homes for gun dog pups?

Find good homes for gun dog pups: I want to make sure I find good homes for gun dog pups from my lab.

gun dog health: How do I make my labs comfortable?

Now that winter is here I want to make sure they're healthy.

gun dog puppy breeding: Any tips on gun dog puppy breeding?

I want to breed from my spaniel.

Gun dog puppy: Priorities for buying a gun dog puppy

How do I avoid getting ripped off?

Gun dog weight: Stop your gun dogs getting fat

I struggle to keep weight off my team.

Gun dog behaviour: Is my gun dog schizophrenic?

My lab is a sweetie but is often defiant.

Will my bitch ever produce puppies?

Ive been disappointed in the past.

Will my gun dog puppy be free from infection?

Ive read about a problem labs can suffer from that causes them to collapse.

What should I feed my gun dog on shoot day?

I'm a little confused as to what's best.

Will deafness end my gun dog’s working life?

My cockers ear infection has proved more serious than first thought.

Why does my dog eat grass?

My dog eats grass constantly when he is out. Why does he do it and how can I stop him?

Can you solve bad breath in dogs?

I have noticed that my three-year-old spaniels breath has started to smell.

What'll it be like when my gun dog has puppies?

I'm apprehensive about the big day and want to be prepared.

What procedure do you follow when weaning puppies?

I am about to breed my first litter of puppies and find that I am getting a lot of conflicting advice about weaning. What procedure do you follow when weaning puppies?

Does dried food improve a gun dog’s performance?

In the past I have fed tripe and meat mine with a plain biscuit mixer and had good results.

How can I stop my gun dogs fouling their kennel?

My gundogs live outside in a purpose-built run and timber built housing. They presistantly mess inside their sleeping area. Any advice on stopping them doing it?

How do I tackle gun dog travel sickness?

My dog gets worried at the prospect of car journeys to shoots. How can I overcome this?

gun dog training: How do I make my dog comfortable during winter?

I have two labradors kenneled outside and want to sort out the best type of bedding for them for the coming winter.

Whose advice should I follow when buying a gundog?

I have decided to buy a labrador pup to train for shooting and hopefully to try some working tests.

gun dog training: What things take priority when building new kennels?

I would appreciate advice on the size of internal sleeping compartments and external run sizes. <br /> We have recently moved to our new home in the countryside, and have a great opportunity to build new kennels. I would also like to know if it is a good idea to kennel younger dogs with older dogs.

What is the best way to encourage my young bitch to eat her food?

My young bitch is a very fussy eater. I have tried several brands of dog food and I have found that the only thing she will eat is dried tripe sticks. Can you advise me on this?

How much should I feed my dog?

How many times should I feed my gun dog everyday?