Episode 8: Origins of the Retrieving Dogs
Hunting Dog Confidential - A podcast by Project Upland Media Group
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Our exploration of the history of hunting dogs has led us to North America, where we uncover the earliest origins of the retriever breeds. In this episode, we discuss whether the Labrador Retriever is really a North American breed, or whether it’s a British breed that owes its roots to the back-and-forth trade between England and the new communities on the eastern coast of North America. For the purposes of this discussion, “Retriever” is meant to refer to the breeds that were specif...
