Everything these days is so specialized. We require a particular gadget, gizmo or item for everything in life. Whether it’s a special cellphone, pair of shoes, water bottle or toothbrush, everything ...

The first dogs in my memory were the farm dogs we used for herding our dairy cows. This was back in the 1950s, when the Thumb had countless small farms, usually entailing milk cows. A common dog in ...

We haven’t talked about cur dogs for a while. Just to be honest I have been thinking about them a lot lately as I am trying to find one to replace my little cur dog Dotzie, who I lost almost a year ...

Is there a squirrel dog in your future? For your sake I hope so. Although squirrel dogs have become more popular in the past several years, it’s not like there is one in every back yard, which is a ...

AUTHOR'S NOTE: Sometimes I'm just too busy to get a column out, so I asked a guest to step in for me this time. Please, no comments about her writing better than I do. My name is Dotzie, and I'm a dog ...

Most hunting pursuits have a rich history, but few can compare to following behind a hound as it skillfully tracks wild game. And when it comes to hunting with hounds, no animal in the country will ...