Hunting Dog Confidential

Did the Český Fousek Shape the Wirehaired Breeds?

Dog historian and author Craig Koshyk explores one of Europe's most fascinating hunting breeds as he traces the remarkable history, genetics, and legacy of the Český

How the German Wirehaired Pointer Put Performance Over Pedigree

In this episode of Hunting Dog Confidential, host and dog historian Craig Koshyk explores the remarkable history of the Deutsch-Drahthaar, known in English as the German

Stichelhaar: The Rare German Pointing Dog You’ve Probably Never Seen

In this episode of Hunting Dog Confidential, host and dog historian Craig Koshyk uncovers the turbulent and almost-forgotten story of the Stichelhaar—Germany’s oldest rou

Pudelpointer: The Dog That Challenged the Breeding World

In this episode of Hunting Dog Confidential, host and dog historian Craig Koshyk unravels the unlikely origins of the Pudelpointer—the world’s first true “designer dog” t

Where Did the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Come From?

In this episode of Hunting Dog Confidential, host and dog historian Craig Koshyk takes us deep into the fascinating history of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Beginning

Can Dog Shows Judge Hunting Dog Performance?

In this episode, host and hunting dog historian Craig Koshyk joins co-host Jennifer Wapenski—co-owner and director of operations at Project Upland—to unpack where show-ri

The History and Debate of High Tails Versus Low Tails in Pointing Dogs

In this episode, Craig Koshyk explores two distinct perspectives on pointing dog tails—whether they should be held high or low. What might seem like a minor detail sparks

Breed, Strain, Variety, and Class: How Dog Breeds Got Their Names

In this episode, Craig Koshyk—renowned hunting dog historian and author—takes us on a deep dive into the fascinating world of breed names. From the earliest landraces to

The German Influence on Hunting Dog Breeds

The episode, hosted by Craig Koshyk, a renowned dog historian, explores how early German immigrants, particularly those who settled in Texas, may have introduced hunting

The Rise of the Pointer in America

Craig Koshyk, author of Pointing Dogs, Volume Two: The British and Irish Breeds, explores the unlikely story of how the Pointer rose to fame over the English Setter in Am

A Quick Update on HDC

Don't adjust your sets - we are back with a brief update on all things HDC! We've been getting lots of questions about the podcast, the magazine, and what other

Drahthaars, Langhaars, Bretons, and Other International Dog Breeds in America

We’ve been talking about the role of “place” in the history and culture of hunting dog breeds, but not every breed fits neatly within geographical boundaries. There are s

The Modern Era of Bird Dog Breeds in North America

The end of World War II saw thousands of American servicemen and servicewomen returning home to the United States and Canada, many of whom brought home new dogs they’d me

Remembering the Golden Age of Hunting Dogs in North America

Up until the late nineteenth century, the use and breeding of hunting dogs in North America was rather chaotic. Dogs were used in a variety of different ways, whether it

Early American Dog Breeds, Part 2

We continue the history of hunting dogs as a function of place and time, resuming our discussion about dogs in North America in the colonial era.   When Europeans arriv

Dog Breeds in America before Europeans, Part 1

This season of Hunting Dog Confidential will explore the history of hunting dogs as a function of place and time. We begin in North America, starting with the earliest ev

Understanding Place in Dog Breed Origins

We are back with a new episode providing a sneak peek of season three of the Hunting Dog Confidential Podcast. Craig and Jennifer catch up on what they’ve been up to sinc

Using Bird Dogs while Hawking

Anthony Williams is the epitome of versatility when it comes to the bird dog world. Growing up in Queens wasn’t going to dissuade him from his goals of hunting, running b

How Conservation and Forestry Management in Germany Involves Dogs

This episode is the continuation of the discussion we started last time with German hunter and hunting instructor, Nadja Niesner. Before we get into the conversation, tho

Big Game and German Utility Dogs with Nadja Niesner

We start this episode with a discussion about versatile dogs or, as they are known in Germany, “useful” or “practical” dogs. In North America they are primarily used for