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# HUNTING PUP

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://huntingpup.com/blog/)
- [13 Hunting Dog Breeds with Spots (with Pictures)](https://huntingpup.com/hunting-dogs-with-spots/)
- [Should You Put Your Dog in a Layout Blind?](https://huntingpup.com/layout-blind/)
- [Blue-Eyed Hunting Dog Breed - The Grey Ghost](https://huntingpup.com/blue-eyes/) - What hunting dog breed has blue eyes? Almost every puppy is born with blue eyes. As many dog breeds grow older, the color of their eyes changes to a darker color. Those that hold on to their baby blues are treated as rare and special. Blue-eyed dogs are sought out because this feature is so admirable and appealing.
- [8 Best Small Breed Hunting Dogs](https://huntingpup.com/small-hunting-dogs/)
- [7 Best Dog Breeds for Hunting Hogs](https://huntingpup.com/hog-dogs/)
- [Bird Dog Competition Guide - Start Here!](https://huntingpup.com/bird-dog-competitions/)
- [Positive Gun Dog Training Resources - Your Single Stop](https://huntingpup.com/positive-gun-dog-training/)
- [Hunting Dogs with Webbed Feet (with Breed Profiles)](https://huntingpup.com/hunting-dogs-with-webbed-feet/)
- [11 Questions to Ask Your Next Hunting Dog Breeder](https://huntingpup.com/11-breeder-questions/)
- [Poodles as Hunting Dogs - A look at the breed from a hunter's perspective](https://huntingpup.com/duckpoodle/) - You might be surprised to find that the Standard Poodle especially was bred for waterfowl hunting. In fact, the natural coat of the Poodle lends specifically to the breed's ability to spend hours in the water fetching a hunter's harvest.
- [Low or No Shed Hunting Dogs - 5 Breeds to Know!](https://huntingpup.com/no-shedding/) - A look at 5 low or no shed breeds that are great hunting dogs. We get into the details with an introduction to the breed, temperament, price, breed clubs and organizations.
- [Started Dog or Puppy: Which Should A Hunter Choose?](https://huntingpup.com/started-dog-vs-puppy/) - Are you confused between training a puppy or going for a started hunting dog? If your answer is yes, today is your lucky day! Today, I’ll put started dog vs. puppy training head to head, so you can pick your ideal fit!
- [Hunting Dogs with Beards - 5 Breeds to Know](https://huntingpup.com/breeds-with-beards/) - Pudelpointer, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, German Wirehairs, hunting dogs with beards have a look that can't be beaten. Lets learn more about these breeds.
- [Is a Dog Ever Too Old to Train as a Hunting Dog?](https://huntingpup.com/old-hunting-dog/) - Your dog can be very valuable in your hunting trips. He can keep you company, help you fetch, search for prey and protect you. However, whether or not a dog is ever too old to train as a hunting dog is a question as old as time.
- [Best Dog Breed for Hunting Mountain Lions](https://huntingpup.com/lion-breeds/) - Call them cougars, mountain lions, pumas, or catamount, these secretive animals attract the passion of hardcore houndsmen. Be it to hunt or for conservation, hounds play an important role in mountain lion management.
- [Everything You Need to Know About Renting a Hunting Dog](https://huntingpup.com/renting-a-hunting-dog/) - You’re tired of relentlessly training your hunting dog for the hunting season, or even worse, you don’t have a hunting dog! Wouldn’t it be so much easier if you could just rent a dog for the hunting season?
- [Does Spaying or Neutering Ruin a Hunting Dog?](https://huntingpup.com/does-fixing-ruin-a-hunting-dog/) - It is often recommended that pet dogs be spayed or neutered, but is it the same for working dogs? There are both benefits and risks to the procedures, so spaying or neutering a dog, particularly a hunting dog, is something every owner must consider carefully.
- [14 Ways to Exercise Your Hunting Dog in the Winter](https://huntingpup.com/winter-hunting-dog-exercise/) - Keeping your dog involved will help them to stay sharp. Utilizing commands will help to keep them fresh in the mind. Monitoring their food intake and providing exercise will keep them lean and prevent weight gain, which is hard on the joints and body in general
- [Why do Hunting Dogs Raise their Front Paw on Point?](https://huntingpup.com/raise-their-front-paw-on-point/) - The lifting of the paw is likely to be an act of caution as the dog advances towards the location of the bird. The dog doesn't want the bird to flush (aka fly away), so before taking a step forward, they'll pause their paw mid-step while still in the air.
- [Best to Worst Scenting Conditions for a Hunting Dog](https://huntingpup.com/scenting-conditions/) - Wind, rain, moisture, terrain all impact your dog's ability to find game. Let's discuss what conditions are best and worst and how to combat a less than optimal situation.
- [Pet Insurance for a Hunting Dog - a Not so Obvious Choice!](https://huntingpup.com/pet-insurance/) - You’ll agree nobody likes getting an unexpected vet bill. Hunting dogs are running hard often in adverse conditions and have a higher likelihood of accidental injury than your run of the mill house dog.
- [How Many Hunting Dogs do You Need to Hunt Mountain Lions?](https://huntingpup.com/cougar-how-many-dogs/) - Hunting a mountain lion is a large task. These animals are rarely seen and inhabit the hardest, roughest and most remote country. If you want to consistently get on lions, you will want to be using dogs to find them.
- [Why Hunting Dogs Point - Genetics, Behavior or Training?](https://huntingpup.com/onpointing/) - Aside from the dog breed so aptly named "the Pointer," most people don't readily understand what it means to say a hunting dog "points."
- [Why Do Bird Dogs Have Short Tails?](https://huntingpup.com/short-tails/) - Dogs come in different shapes and sizes, and of course, every pup is unique in its way. One of the interesting traits of some bird dogs is their short tails. Have you ever wondered why do bird dogs have short tails?
- [How Cold is Too Cold to Hunt with a Dog?](https://huntingpup.com/too-cold-to-hunt/) - Dogs are used all over the world for hunting and are adaptable to varying climates. As a hunting dog owner, you should have an idea of the possible temperature ranges you could face where you are hunting and know what you and your dog can physically handle.
- [What You Should Expect to Pay for a Hunting Dog](https://huntingpup.com/hunting-dog-cost/) - When pricing out a hunting dog, you will see quite a range of prices. Let's talk through what is typical for puppies. Started and finished dogs could be a consideration as well.
- [Hunting Dogs and Underground Fences - Will it Work?](https://huntingpup.com/underground-fences/) - Training hunting dogs is a delicate combination of skill, experience, reaction, and a whole lot of art and finesse. Cultivating the natural-born talent of a young dog requires more than just a little luck and faith in his instincts.
- [The Reason Hunting Dogs Wear Multiple Collars](https://huntingpup.com/multiplecollars/) - Each collar has a different purpose. Often a hunting dog will be wearing as many as three collars with the following uses...
- [Slow Down Cat Lady!  Dogs Can Hunt Mice Too](https://huntingpup.com/mousedogs/) - Dogs are natural predators. Most dogs will sniff around, seeking out whatever catches their nose or their eye. That’s their instinct shining through.
- [High Flying Foxhound - Considerations for Pet Containment!](https://huntingpup.com/foxhoundjump/) - Containing a high flying dog can be a difficult prospect. Owners must make considerations for how high a dog can jump when choosing a pet containment system.
- [Best Time to Neuter a Hunting Dog](https://huntingpup.com/whentoneuter/) - One of the most confusing decisions is when to neuter your new canine companion. Here are the important points you should consider when thinking about when to neuter your pup.
- [Hunting Rabbits with Beagles - Is One Dog Enough?](https://huntingpup.com/rabbitswithbeagles/) - Throughout the centuries, the Beagle has been the iconic rabbit dog. When you hear the words “Rabbit Hunting”, does your mind take you to a scene of baying Beagles running?
- [Male vs Female Hunting Dogs | Which is Better?](https://huntingpup.com/malevsfemale/) - The differences between male and female dogs do not make one a markedly better hunter than the other. However, the differences between male and female dogs can make one a markedly better fit for a particular owner.
- [It's OK to Bring Your Hunting Dog Inside, Old-Timer](https://huntingpup.com/insidedog/) - The last thing you want to do is ruin a hunting dog. New hunting dog owners will hear many hunters and dog trainers say keeping a hunting dog inside is a sure-fire way to ruin them.
- [Tug of War - Not Worth it with Your Hunting Dog](https://huntingpup.com/notugofwar/) - It is natural for dogs to want to play tug of war. But is this a good or bad game to play with your hunting dog? This is a long-contested question among dog owners, especially those with dogs intended for hunting.
- [12 Effective Ways to Protect Your Hunting Dog's Hearing](https://huntingpup.com/hearingprotection/) - Most hunters can recall, with ears ringing, a time when a hunting buddy took a shot over their shoulder or head. Your dog’s ears are multiples more sensitive yours. Follow these suggestions to protect your hunting dog's hearing.
- [Mixed Breed Dogs Can Make Great Hunting Dogs Too](https://huntingpup.com/mixedbreeddogs/) - Mixed breed dogs can make great hunting dogs. But not every mixed breed dog will be a good hunter. Mixed breed dogs that are the result of breeding two hunting parents of different hunting breeds will produce the most predictably good hunting dogs.
- [How Old Should a Dog Be Before Hunting?](https://huntingpup.com/huntingage/) - You just got your pup, or maybe you’re on the waiting list for a litter and you learned the breeding took. Already dreaming about the pup's first season, but will she be old enough to hunt?
- [16 Actionable Tips for Introducing a Hunting Dog to Cats](https://huntingpup.com/dogsandcats/) - Dogs and cats can be like oil and vinegar. Many families looking to buy a hunting dog already have a pet cat. Likely there is trepidation in introducing a hunting dog into household with a cat. Here are 16 tips for introducing a hunting dog to cats.
- [Why Do Hunting Dogs Have Their Dew Claws Removed?](https://huntingpup.com/dewclaws/) - Many dog owners often wonder whether they should have their dog's dew claws removed. Hunting dog owners likely never get confronted with the question as the breeder has the dew claws removed before the owner receives the dog. But why?
- [Are Dachshunds Good Hunting Dogs?](https://huntingpup.com/huntingdachshunds/) - Dachshunds make great hunting dogs.The breed was originally developed as a hunting dog with a very special mission - hunting burrowing mammals like badgers
- [The Reason Hunting Dogs Wear Bells](https://huntingpup.com/reasonforbells/) - The hunting dog sports are rich in tradition. One of those traditions is to strap old, often handmade, bells on hunting dog’s collars before releasing them to begin a hunt. These bells often have a metallic clack far from the musical tone of other bells. But the place bells hold in the hunting dog world is this more than just a tradition.

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