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…
10 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