EPISODE · May 29, 2025 · 37 MIN
Ep. 681 - History of the Labrador (Part 1 of 3): Origins
from Ducks Unlimited Podcast · host Ducks Unlimited Inc.
In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Nathan Ratchford and co-host John Gordon welcome special guest Craig Koshyk, a passionate dog historian, photographer, and author of Pointing Dogs, Volume One: The Continentals. Together, they trace the early origins of the Labrador Retriever—from the rugged coastlines of Newfoundland to its journey across the Atlantic. Craig brings his deep knowledge of sporting breeds to the conversation, unpacking the breed’s original purpose, key historical figures, and the environmental conditions that shaped one of the most iconic hunting dogs of all time.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: [email protected]
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In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Nathan Ratchford and co-host John Gordon welcome special guest Craig Koshyk, a passionate dog historian, photographer, and author of Pointing Dogs, Volume One: The Continentals. Together, they trace the early origins of the Labrador Retriever—from the rugged coastlines of Newfoundland to its journey across the Atlantic. Craig brings his deep knowledge of sporting breeds to the conversation, unpacking the breed’s original purpose, key historical figures, and the environmental conditions that shaped one of the most iconic hunting dogs of all time.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: [email protected]
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