I am always intrigued to find out more information on English Springer Spaniels, field bred or show bred. It was to my delight that I stumbled upon the following website; www.birddogfoundation.com! The Bird Dog Foundation Inc, located in Grand Junction, Tennessee is the home to three facilities; the National Bird Dog Museum, the Field Trial Hall of Fame and the Wildlife Heritage Center. Due to the sporting heritage and geographical location, west Tennessee is known as the birthplace of America’s pointing dog field trials and home of the 100 year old National Field Trial Championship. Its proximity to the Mississippi River draws many waterfowl hunters, and is known to bird dog hunters all over the world.

The Bird Dog Foundation mission statement; “Dedicated to preserving the past and protecting the future for sporting dog fanciers the world over.”

The National Bird Dog Museum is home to the art and photos of more than 40 different breeds of bird dogs and memorabilia of the bird dogs and their breeders/ owners/ trainers. History’s most famous bird dogs are represented by notable works of artists and sculptors who have devoted their artistic abilities in the sporting dog world. The early history of the National Field Trials, which started at the Ames Plantation, as well as the history of Grand Junction are displayed. The National Field Trials continue to be held at the Ames Plantation every year just like the previous 100 years.

The Wildlife Heritage Center is an educational center for adults as well as children on upland game birds and waterfowl and the steps needs to protect them for the future.

The Field Trial Hall of Fame is a showcase for the bird dog superstars of the Field Trials and their human counterparts. In the 1930’s there was quite a bit of interest to honor the success of bird dogs and people who devoted their time and service to the sport. In 1953, rules were compiled by William F. Brown and on June 19, 1954 the Field Trial Hall of Fame nominations began. Nominations for outstanding bird dogs are based on their careers and for people dedicated to the field trials. This is where you can visit the website or the facility to see the outstanding Springers who have been selected for their distinguished abilities in the field!

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