#274 | Choosing The Right Bird Dog for You with Craig Doherty

In this episode we welcome Craig Doherty, author of Building a Grouse Dog, back to the show to discuss choosing the right bird dog for you, developing bird dogs and more.

Show Highlights:

Craig’s column in Pointing Dog Journal

Wild Apple Kennel

Bob Wehle and Elhew Pointers

Beech trees and other New England Grouse cover notes

First year puppy expectations


Building a Grouse Dog by Craig Doherty

Craig’s top breed recommendations and why

Letting the breeder match you to your puppy

Books: Big Red, Irish Red and Outlaw Red by Jim Kjelgaard

More Books: Wing & Shot and Snakefoot by Bob Wehle

And One More Book: Partridge Rambles and Partridge Adventures by William Claflin


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