Show Notes
In the latest episode of the DogFather, Charlie is joined by Jeremy Organ of Edgegrove Gundogs. Their wide ranging conversations covers how the spaniel breeds have changed to be smaller and flashier, how people don't understand blood lines any more, wind scent vs. ground scent and so much more. Edgegrove Gundogs Website - https://edgegrovegundogs.co.uk/ Edgegrove Gundogs Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p/Edgegrove-Gundogs-100066878473043/
0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Jeremy’s Background 6:20 - Badgercourt Spaniels 9:25 - Getting Into Trials 17:20 - Start Of Edgegrove 22:20 - How To Breed Correctly 31:55 - How Have Trialling Dogs Changed 41:00 - When/ How Much To Feed Your Dog 46:22 - Air Scent vs. Ground Scent 53:35 - Teaching People Dog Training 56:35 - Outro
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