Contained within this book is a detailed treatise on bird dogs. A bird dog is a type of gun or hunting dog used to hunt or retrieve birds or other small game animals by tracking their scent in the air. Common bird dogs include: Brittany Pointers, Retrievers, German Wirehaired Pointers, and Golden Retrievers. This fascinating text contains everything one might need to know about gun dogs, from their diet and training, to their breeding and maintenance. The perfect book for those with an interest in gun dogs, this interesting and detailed book constitutes a great addition to any collection of canine or hunting literature. This text has been elected for modern republication due to its immense educational value, and is proudly republished here complete with a new introduction to the topic.