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Dog Breed Profiles12 Days of GUNNER | Breed Highlights

12 Days of GUNNER: Celebrating Our Most Popular Breeds

This holiday season we're highlighting the most popular breeds that make up our Pack, and helping raise some money for charity in the process. Read on to learn more about 12 Days of GUNNER, and see...

Dog Breed ProfilesWorld Beard Day — Drahthaar GWP WPG Teckel

World (Dog) Beard Day

Finally. We made it to September. Fall foliage is right around the corner, nights will begin to get cooler, and various hunting seasons are opening up around the country.

Dog Breed ProfilesEnglish Cocker Spaniels: Breed Profile

English Cocker Spaniels: Breed Profile

These compact little flushers use their sharp nose and their long, burly ears to find and trap the scent of their winged prey... or their favorite snacks. 

Dog Breed ProfilesWhat’s the Difference Between Llewellin Setters & English Setters?

What’s the Difference Between Llewellin Setters & English Setters?

A Llewellin Setter is an English Setter but an English Setter may not always be a Llewellin.

Dog Breed ProfilesSusquehanna Stories: Unveiling the History of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Susquehanna Stories: Unveiling the History of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is an incredible dog with an equally impressive history in waterfowling. Located in the Northeast portion of the country, the Chesapeake Bay and Susquehanna Flats are h...

Dog Breed ProfilesNova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers: Breed Profile

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers: Breed Profile

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has been an active part of hunting traditions for years. The Toller is named for its ability to entice waterfowl into close range to allow the hunter an oppor...

Dog Breed ProfilesBoykin Spaniels: Breed Profile

Boykin Spaniels: Breed Profile

Gaining rapidly in popularity in recent years, Boykin Spaniels have begun to make their place as a breed of choice for hunting families in search of a versatile gun dog.

Dog Breed ProfilesEnglish Springer Spaniels: Breed Profile

English Springer Spaniels: Breed Profile

Is an English Springer Spaniel the right dog for you? Read on to find out.

Dog Breed ProfilesBreed Profile: Spinone Italiano

Breed Profile: Spinone Italiano

The Spinoni Italiani isn’t a breed you see a lot out in the field, but its Old World charm and versatility make it one of the more interesting sporting dogs. Known to be social canines, they hold a...

Dog Breed ProfilesBreed Profile: Drahthaar

Breed Profile: Drahthaar

The versatile Deutsch-Drahthaar is a passionate hunting dog with plenty of endurance. As with every genuine working dog, however, he needs special training and guidance. Only when given a job and s...

Dog Breed ProfilesBreed Profile: Weimaraner

Breed Profile: Weimaraner

We are lucky in the fact that we have the opportunity to talk to dozens of Sporting Dog owners each week – owners who have great pride in their respected breeds. Here's a look at why the endurance ...

Dog Breed ProfilesBreed Profile: A German Shepherd

Breed Profile: A German Shepherd

We get the opportunity to talk to dozens of German Shepherd owners every week – owners who show the kind of loyalty to their dogs that the GSD breed is known for reciprocating. Here’s a look at why...

Dog Breed ProfilesBreed Profile: German Shorthaired Pointer

Breed Profile: German Shorthaired Pointer

Known as one of the most versatile all-purpose gun dog breeds, we are privileged to see a lot of German Shorthaired Pointers travel in Gunner Kennels. Today, we take a broad look at what makes this...

Dog Breed ProfilesBreed Profile: Labrador Retriever

Breed Profile: Labrador Retriever

We’d bet the majority of pedestrians would recognize a Lab walking by… but how much do they know about the breed’s origins? Amazingly, Labrador Retrievers were nearly extinct around the late 19th c...