Joe and Dawn Droel breed Brittanys with the independence and conformation needed for dog shows and fieldwork. None of their Dual Champions is as accomplished as "Hobey," who became a Brittany history maker when he won an all-breed Best in Show...
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![English Springer Spaniel Named ‘Annie’]()
The all-time High-Point English Springer Spaniel Field Dog is a black-and-white female named "Annie," whose versatility as a flushing bird dog capable of big finds and pinpoint retrieving is second to none. -
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Trainers of retrievers often lament there is not enough time to train and condition dogs, yet both are needed to prepare dogs for highly competitive field trial stakes. A combined approach enhances performance and also prevents injury. -
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A 12-year-old male Australian Shepherd named "Flint" is the 2020 Farm Dog of the Year. Although he didn't start in ranch work until age 8, Flint quickly proved his low-stress cattle handling and stock-savvy judgment to endear him to his owners... -
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Bird dogs suffer from anxiety and knowing how to identify this and help them is vital. Follow these 6 tips to help manage their anxiety caused by external stressors. -
![Top Winner in Gundog Brace, SPO & Large Pack Trials Is Beagle Named ‘Romo’]()
A consistent, rabbit-tracking hound named "Romo" has proved his versatility, focus and endurance as a top winner in gundog brace trials, small pack option and large pack. -
![The Vizslas of Red Mesa Kennel]()
Bird dog winter camp in the Wild West of Prewitt, New Mexico, is a spiritual coming together, where a string of red dogs, known as Hungarian Vizslas, and their pro trainer and handler escape to fine-tune their pointing and retrieving skills. -
![A Friend for Life: Nurturing the Human-Animal Bond]()
The human-animal bond is about having a close relationship with an animal. A true team works in a partnership that evolves with trust and compassion and translates into a special connection that feeds the soul. -
![‘Mona’ Wins the 2019 National Derby Retriever Championship]()
The 2019 National Retriever Champions fired up their best performances to win their respective Open, Amateur and Derby stakes. -
![Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge is All About Having Fun]()
The trek to Purina Farms to compete in the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge National Finals is a ritual for many families and their canine athletes. Some have participated for many years and enjoy the reuinion as much as the contest. -
![2019 Purina Outstanding Field Trial Brace Beagle Award]()
Three Brace Beagles answered the cry of "tally-ho" wit keen desire and spot-on tracking. Hounds in a league of their own, these 2019 Purina Award winners, along with their owners and handlers, were honored in October at a banquet in Pittsburgh.
