Don’t mistake this bobtailed working dog for a low-born mongrel. Medieval peasants relied on versatile, workaday dogs to herd livestock and help poach game from feudal masters. Since they paid a dog tax based on the length of the dog…
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Land’s Best Friend: Rat Terrier
A True American: Few breeds can rival the New World heritage of the rat terrier. Their ancestors — various crosses of Manchester terrier, fox terrier, and English terrier — came to America from the British Isles with hardscrabble miners and…
Land’s Best Friend: The English Pointer
When it comes to bird-dogging, none can compare to the English pointer. In 1909, Manitoba Rap became the first English pointer to win the National Bird Dog Championship. The breed has completely dominated major field trial competition ever since. When…
The Land Report Summer 2013
Land to Table – that’s what’s cooking in the Summer issue of The Magazine of the American Landowner. Five amazing landowners are profiled – individuals, couples, and families who are changing the way America eats as they produce Vermont maple sugar,…
Tagged with: bison, George McKerrow, Land to Table, Occupied Georgia, Ted Turner, Ted's Montana Grill
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Land’s Best Friend: The Vizsla
Versatile and handsome, the Vizla is a hard-working retriever that is a favorite of hunters and their families. – Henry Chappell Many centuries have passed since the Magyars lorded over Central Europe. These fearsome warriors were also accomplished hunters, and…
Land’s Best Friend: The English Setter
This Brit is a natural in all respects. More than one pointer aficionado has told me, “I’m a pointer man forever, but the best all-around shooting dog I ever saw was an English setter.” This breed most likely developed from…
The Land Report Winter 2012
Ring in the holidays with the latest edition of the Land Report! Travel to Sonoma County and enjoy a rare and revealing portrait of John Jordan and his family’s renowned vineyard and winery. Learn the latest about the white hot…
Tagged with: John Jordan, Jordan Winery, Where the Yellowstone Goes
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Land’s Best Friend: German Wirehaired Pointer
If the German shorthaired pointer is the sports car of the dock-tail pointing breeds, then consider the German wirehaired pointer a muddy ranch pickup. This breed makes up with personality and practicality what it lacks in beauty and pointing style.…
Land’s Best Friend: Boykin Spaniel
Handsome, talented, and a splendid companion – the Boykin lives up to its rich heritage. He’ll flush your upland game, fetch your ducks and doves, and look great lying on your sofa. No matter where you live, if you’re an…
The Land Report Summer 2012
Did you know that the Supreme Court just issued a landmark ruling? I’m not talking about health care. I’m talking about land. That’s right, the high court came down 9-0 for landowners in a suit that was brought against the…
Tagged with: Fay Ranches, Greg Fay, Tim Mellon
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