Discussing the best hunting dogs for various game is kind of like arguing whether a Chevy or Ford is better: No one ever changes camps because they’re happy with what they’ve got. Still, we’re going ...

Within the FCI, dog breeds are neatly packaged into groups based primarily upon the dog’s type and function. Yet nothing precludes a border collie (Group 1: Sheepdogs) from hunting upland birds or a ...

Whether you're an avid outdoors person, or just starting out in field sports, the best hunting dogs can make a day out so more enjoyable—and productive. Of course, everything is always better with a ...

Choosing a hunting dog can be a daunting task. Do you want or need a flushing breed or a pointing breed? A big bold brush buster or small pocket rocket? Male or female? A dog that runs big, or a close ...

Hunters know the bond with a good dog relies on teamwork with instincts, grit, and tireless drive. Some breeds were practically built for the chase, tracking scent through thick brush or flushing ...

Hunter Mike Alford hopes instinct will set in when he takes his year-old golden retriever, Tucker, for his first hunt in December. He's been working on getting the dog acclimated to the sound of ...

Barret Fristcher is a Louisiana duck hunter who also trained his black Lab, Juice, to fetch up bullfrogs on late-night ...

Boy Howdy quivers all over with anticipation, waiting for owner and handler George Vuillemont to unleash him. Once free, the dog explodes into the tall grass, stopping for a fraction of a second here ...