It's more a matter of temperament than size or breed. [+] READ IT

"A hardmouthed dog renders birds unfit for the table," Jim Keller said. "When you clean a bird, it shouldn't show punctures, teeth marks, or crushed ribs." [+] READ IT

"Frankly," Jeff said, "I think the term hardmouth is way over-used. Any retriever might rough up a bird now and then, for a number of reasons, but I won't call a dog hardmouthed until he has persisted in this behavior through all efforts to correct it." [+] READ IT

"A hardmouthed dog," Brad said, "might really clamp down on a bird; he might chew it; or he might refuse to give it up." [+] READ IT

A simple mishap ends the pheasant season in style. [+] READ IT

When dealing with retrievers, it often helps to have a healthy sense of humor. [+] READ IT

Are roosters really cagier than hens? [+] READ IT

Don't let your dog get away with this dangerous habit! [+] READ IT

"Each dog is an individual," Gary said. "No two will react the same way to positive and negative training. A headstrong, non-compliant spaniel needs more negatives just to understand what he's doing wrong. [+] READ IT

"I'm delighted to discuss this subject," Amy said, "because so many owners are confused about it. Training programs that stress corrections don't always make the place of rewards clear." [+] READ IT