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1 week ago | 
projectupland.com | Craig Koshyk
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 a deeper debate shaped by centuries of breeding, cultural differences, and shifting hunting styles. Craig takes us back in time through research, art, photographic evidence, and written accounts from the early years of pointing dogs.
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1 week ago | 
projectupland.com | Craig Koshyk
The first time I ever saw a Spinone Italiano, Lisa and I were enjoying a beer in a small Italian town. I saw a curious-looking dog and his owner walking across the central square. The white and orange dog was fairly large, and as it neared, I noticed it had a big, bushy mustache. When the pair walked by our table, I said, “Excuse me, sir, but what kind of dog is that?” “È uno Spinone,” he replied. “It is a Spinone.”CharacteristicsDetailsSizeMedium to large.
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2 weeks ago | 
projectupland.com | Craig Koshyk
Most dogs produced little more than excrement and amusement. For non-working dogs, the social and economic value of ribbons remained unencumbered by any requirement that the dog produce a product of value or perform a specialized task. — Patrick BurnsCompetitive events for hunting dogs may have started as far back as 1603.
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2 months ago | 
projectupland.com | Craig Koshyk
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 today’s officially recognized breeds, Craig unpacks how language, geography, and hunting traditions shaped the names we use for dogs today.
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Jan 19, 2025 | 
projectupland.com | A.j. DeRosa |Craig Koshyk |Jennifer Wapenski
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 dogs before the popularization of breeds like the German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP).
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
projectupland.com | Craig Koshyk
Until the mid-1800s, no one set out to create a rough-haired breed from scratch by systematically crossing dogs with different coat types. But the idea of deliberate crosses had been around since at least 1825 when Freiherr (Baron) v. d.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
projectupland.com | Craig Koshyk
Brittanies are the fulfillment of a French dream to build a better bird dog. I am sure that if those old braconniers from La Bretagne could see the breed today, they would be thrilled to know that Brittanies have conquered the world. I’ve seen Brittanies in European trials. I’ve shot roosters and ruffed grouse over Sporty, Bandit, and Buster, three tremendous Brittanies owned by a good friend. I’ve spoken at length with Brittany owners and breeders and some of the best trainers in the world.
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Oct 14, 2024 | 
projectupland.com | Craig Koshyk |A.j. DeRosa |Jennifer Wapenski
Dog historian Craig Koshyk brings us to Season 3 of Hunting Dog Confidential with a deep look into the pointer in America. With his second book, Pointing Dogs, Volume Two: The British and Irish Breeds, Koshyk continued his extensive exploration of hunting dog breeds, having traveled for over 20 years to study them in their native environments.
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Aug 20, 2024 | 
projectupland.com | Craig Koshyk
To bird dog aficionados, names like Elhew Snakefoot, Count Noble, Shadowoaks Bo, and Manitoba Rap are well known. But to the average person, the names of dogs in our hall of fame mean absolutely nothing at all. Listen to more articles on Apple | Google | Spotify | AudibleBut there are a few dogs from hunting breeds that have achieved fame beyond the bird dog world. Let’s have a look at some of the most celebrated among them.
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Jul 2, 2024 | 
projectupland.com | Craig Koshyk
“Suddenly into the middle of the coterie of breeders a bombshell was flung, so startling as to cause a violent upheaval of all the old theories, and a complete revolution in setter breeding, the effects of which have lasted to the present day.” —Walter BaxendaleListen to more articles on Apple | Google | Spotify | AudibleWalter Baxendale’s “bombshell” was a man named Edward Laverack, now universally regarded as the father of the modern English Setter.
