Collar, Lead and I.D. Tag. It is a legal requirement for your dog to wear a collar and tag when out in public areas, see: KC Dog Identification Tags

Crate (if required) I do think crate training is a good idea, if your dog ever needs to stay over night at the vets they will be kept in a crate, being used to a crate will make their stay a lot less stressful. Please see my Crate Training page.

Food - It is best to have a supply of the food the breeder has weaned your pup on to, you can change this food if you wish, but do so gradually over a week. Please see my 'Health' page for more information regarding diet. I would advise not changing your pups food for at least a month after they come home.

Bedding - I recommend something without stuffing initially as your pup will probably enjoy chewing it, VetBed is a great bedding especially for puppies, you can buy this at a fairly reasonable price from Ebay.

Plastic Bed - this is useful for raising the pup off of the floor where he/she may have accidents while still young

Food and water bowls - I would recommend ceramic bowls as the plastic ones can be chewed and the metal ones tend to be chased around the room. Ceramic "Spaniel bowls" are great for water as pups find it very difficult to paddle in them and make a mess. If your pup is a scoffer, you can buy a 'green feeder' or similar to slow them down, heavy scoffing can cause bloat which is a very dangerous condition.

Grooming equipment. I recommend the Furminator for the shorter hair and a Mars Coat King 20 Blades for the ear hair and feathers. Shop around as prices vary.

Dog Shampoo -  although I do not recommend bathing your pup on a regular basis, this is always useful  to have after your pup has rolled in something stinky.

News paper or puppy pads - Your pup will undoubtedly have accidents in the house initially, having these in place will make it easier to clean up.

Poo bags - I personally use nappy bags, but specific doggy poo bags do tend to be thicker

Pet Safe Disinfectant - not all disinfectants are safe for use around animals, whether it is the kitchen floor, patio or kennel you use it on, please make sure it is safe for your pup

Child gates - It is not recommended to allow pups to climb stairs as this can have a negative effect on their joints, so a baby/dog gate at the bottom of the stairs will stop your pup from attempting this, also if while 'potty' training you don't want your puppy having accidents on your carpet, these are useful for keeping pup in an area with a solid floor.

Toys of different textures that pup can chew and tug. Treat toys. It is best not to get squeeky toys for 'gundogs-to-be' as these teach the pup to bite down and can create a hard mouthed dog

Car crate or dog guard - An unrestrained dog in a vehicle can be dangerous. Harm can be caused to the dog and to other pasengers during a collision if the dog is not properly restrained while travelling.

Wormers, Flea treatment. Your vet will advise you which ones to use. I always recommend buying the ones from the vets rather than from supermarkets and pet shops as I have personally found them ineffective

Insurance - (If desired) As with any insurance, prices vary hugely as do excesses and coverage. You have cover for 12 weeks available initially. It is worth looking into the pros and cons of having cover once you have some ideas of costs, it may be preferable to put aside some money each month instead of having insurance.

Move everything up/away - Your new pup will chew... The best thing to do initially is have plenty that he/she is allowed to chew and move anything else out of reach. Your pup will need to be taught what is his/hers and what isn't while supervised

Gundog Equipment - You can get these things individually or buy a starter kit, HiLost has a nice little kit to get you started, it's worth shopping around though. Quest are very good.

Clicker - If you're looking at clicker training, it's a good idea to get your clicker early and start charging it as soon as possible, here's a link to get you started: Totally Dog Training - How To Charge Up Your Clicker

A Vet - Ask friends, family and colleagues which vet they would recommend if you don't already have one

Puppy Training Books - "The Happy Puppy Handbook" by Pippa Mattinson has had some great reviews