Gundog Journal | Volume VII Issue IV
This festive issue of Gundog Journal offers a blend of training insight, expert care advice, and stories celebrating the working dog world. Ben Randall leads the Training Masterclass by emphasising the importance of maintaining training between shoot days, starting with consistent hunting patterns. In Vet’s Corner, Louisa Lane examines common eye conditions in dogs and stresses why early action is essential, while Laura Hawkins shares her practical tips for winter grooming routines.
The issue takes a seasonal turn with festive reflections, thoughtful features, and global perspectives. Andrew Dellbridge considers what truly matters at Christmas, and Michelle Ansell takes readers to Italy to discover the rewards of competing abroad with her Bracco Italiano. Artist Hannah Treliving, now based in Kenya, reflects on how her fieldsports roots continue to inspire her work, while breeder Coshy Kimberley discusses raising the UK’s only litter of German longhaired pointers this year. With gift guides, recipes, and full event coverage from the Irish Kennel Club’s Champion Stake, this edition rounds off the year nicely.
Also in this issue:
Win a year’s supply of Dr John Dog Food and tickets to Crufts 2026
Managing your gundog’s separation anxiety with simple strategies
Louisa Lane on preventing and treating eye problems in gundogs
Laura Hawkins’ guide to winter grooming made easy
“All I Want for Christmas” — Andrew Dellbridge on the meaning of the season
12 Days of Christmas: gift guide
Seasonal game recipes from chef Jon Coates at The Elder
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Gundog Journal Volume VII Issue IV.