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Can you give me some information about buying a gundog?

Can you give me some information about buying a gundog?

I am intending to buy a gundog puppy for rough-shooting. Can you advise me who to approach for the information about the relevance of hip and eye scores? I also don't understand technical terms, such as FTCh, FTW, GWT winner and D/DC? Read more


Do beaters need insurance on my shoot?

Do beaters need insurance on my shoot?

All the guns on our shoot are insured, so is it necessary to take out separate insurance to cover claims for any injuries suffered by our beaters on shoot days? Read more


Do I want a spaniel or a labrador?

Do I want a spaniel or a labrador?

I go rabbit and pigeon shooting, and now intend to get a gundog. I am not sure which breed to go for. A friend says Labradors are born half-trained and spaniels die half-trained! I ideally want a dog to flush game and to retrieve it. Any advice, please? Read more


What are the storage rules for shotguns and firearms?

What are the storage rules for shotguns and firearms?

When I got my shotgun certificate (at age 16) I was told my brother, who is 23, would have to have one as well, as I was not allowed access to a gun cabinet. Now I require a firearms certificate does the same rule apply? Read more


Do I train my springador as a spaniel or as a lab?

Do I train my springador as a spaniel or as a lab?

I have a young springador that I wish to train for roughshooting. As this dog is the result of mating a springer spaniel to a labrador, should I treat its training as though it was a labrador or as a spaniel? Read more



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