Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDid the Český Fousek Shape the Wirehaired Breeds?
Season 4 Episode 10
Dog historian and author Craig Koshyk explores one of Europe's most fascinating hunting breeds as he traces the remarkable history, genetics, and leg…
5 hours ago
How the German Wirehaired Pointer Put Performance Over Pedigree
Season 4 Episode 9
In this episode of Hunting Dog Confidential, host and dog historian Craig Koshyk explores the remarkable history of the Deutsch-Drahthaar, known in E…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Stichelhaar: The Rare German Pointing Dog You’ve Probably Never Seen
Season 4 Episode 8
In this episode of Hunting Dog Confidential, host and dog historian Craig Koshyk uncovers the turbulent and almost-forgotten story of the Stichelhaar…
8 months, 1 week ago
Pudelpointer: The Dog That Challenged the Breeding World
Season 4 Episode 7
In this episode of Hunting Dog Confidential, host and dog historian Craig Koshyk unravels the unlikely origins of the Pudelpointer—the world’s first …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Where Did the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Come From?
Season 4 Episode 6
In this episode of Hunting Dog Confidential, host and dog historian Craig Koshyk takes us deep into the fascinating history of the Wirehaired Pointin…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Can Dog Shows Judge Hunting Dog Performance?
Season 4 Episode 5
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…
11 months ago
The History and Debate of High Tails Versus Low Tails in Pointing Dogs
Season 4 Episode 4
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 …
1 year, 1 month ago
Breed, Strain, Variety, and Class: How Dog Breeds Got Their Names
Season 4 Episode 3
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 e…
1 year, 4 months ago
The German Influence on Hunting Dog Breeds
Season 4 Episode 2
The episode, hosted by Craig Koshyk, a renowned dog historian, explores how early German immigrants, particularly those who settled in Texas, may hav…
1 year, 6 months ago
The Rise of the Pointer in America
Season 4 Episode 1
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…
1 year, 9 months ago