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Gundog Insurance from Bought By Many

July 2, 2015 by Lucy

Gundog Insurance from Bought By Many

*Sponsored article* [wp_ad_camp_2]Bought By Many, the company bringing people power to insurance, today announces a new offer for gundog owners in the UK. All responsible dog owners would agree … [Read more...]

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Hip Dysplasia and the Working Gundog

April 16, 2015 by Lucy

Hip Dysplasia and the Working Gundog

Working gundogs need to be fit. To run long distances, jump hedges and trample through the rough and tangled undergrowth, good health is a must. Gundogs have been carefully bred for a specific … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: raising

Raising Awareness of Exercise Induced Collapse

August 25, 2014 by Pippa

Raising Awareness of Exercise Induced Collapse

Exercise Induced Collapse is an unpleasant disease that strikes down young and apparently healthy gundogs. Often in the prime of their lives, or at the peak of their working or competitive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: raising

A different way to spay

March 18, 2014 by Pippa

A different way to spay

This is Phoebe. You’ll notice she has no bucket on her head. "So what!"  You might say. Well, this photo was taken just a few hours after Phoebe was spayed. But this was a different kind … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: raising

Why do we dock our working gundog puppies?

May 28, 2013 by Pippa

Why do we dock our working gundog puppies?

Someone asked this question on our Facebook page the other day "Why on earth, in this day and age, do we still dock dog's tails?" When we move mainly amongst others in the  gundog community, I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: raising

Pyometra!

November 24, 2012 by Pippa

Pyometra!

Thursday was Thanksgiving Day in the USA,  and I certainly had cause to give a few thanks of my own. On Wednesday I was the picker-up on an eighty bird day,  and my nine year old cocker worked her … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: raising

Collapsing spaniels

November 4, 2012 by Pippa

Collapsing spaniels

Please note: this article is for general discussion only and is not to be used as a substitute for veterinary advice. You must get your dog checked by a vet if he collapses or seems unwell whilst … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: raising

Sprinting for gundogs

October 4, 2012 by Pippa

Sprinting for gundogs

There have been several studies in recent years comparing the physiological effects of sprinting with those of endurance activities like jogging. These studies have shown that the same fitness … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: raising

Who is responsible for working dog’s vet bills

August 2, 2012 by Pippa

Who is responsible for working dog’s vet bills

I read a very thought provoking post on a forum recently. The person placing the posts was adamant that responsibility for vet's bills incurred by beater's dogs whilst working on shoots,  should be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: raising

Can your puppies be legally tail docked?

May 27, 2012 by Pippa

Can your puppies be legally tail docked?

The docking of tails act was passed with an exemption for working dogs in England. It was a moment of great importance for the health of English working gundogs. Tail docking prevents injury to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: raising

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