Pure Dog Talk

Bird Biologist's Wildlife Research is Aided by Purebred Dogs Bachman's GWP CC points a Sandhill Crane colt in order to identify fledgling habitat. Dominic Bachman, wildlife biologist, uses his German Wirehaired Pointers to help him conduct research on migratory bird species and habitat management. Bachman spent his childhood with dogs at a wildlife management area in northern Utah, where his father was the manager. “Any chance I get, I try to bring my dogs into my life,” Bachman said. Bachman spent his days with his father in the WMA. He watched his father incorporate their dogs into the work. “Dad would send a dog after a hunter’s lost wounded game,” Bachman said. “The dogs would search hunters who dad suspected had more than their limit. Our dogs would even collect birds killed by disease.” GWP’s diverse and versatile working ability appealed to Bachman’s father, so he grew up with the breed. He has continued living with the breed and incorporating them into his daily life and work ever since. Purebre