AS TOMMY WOOD'S four-wheeler idled, Britt, a lithe 3-year-old female English pointer, dug her paws into the dry ground and leapt forward against her harness as if the 40-some pound dog could pull man ...

Pointer: One of the most popular hunting dog breeds loved by hunters is certainly the Pointer. Pointing dog par excellence, the Pointer is widespread all over the world and bred with some almost ...

'The Pointer is an athlete, a series of flowing curves, with a slightly concave muzzle to lift his nose and aid the scenting powers,' runs a very evidently heartfelt description of the English Pointer ...

Dive into the world of Pointers from breed history and bloodlines to training, field performance and working style. Explore tips on selecting, conditioning, pointing technique, handling commands, and ...

Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from Joseph Healy's new book, "Training a Young Pointer: How the Experts Developed My Bird Dog and Me" (Stackpole Books; $19.95). Chapter 11: 'Home from the ...

I recently attended a training session led by a man named Tom, who at least along my stretch of Lake Michigan coast, has a reputation for breaking stubborn dogs out of bad habits. Standing in for my ...