Boris???

Sounds like you are just the right fella to give the dog a chance. Patience and a permanent home will probably be all it needs to be a fabulous worker. Can't believe that it has been given up on twice in such a short working life

Hunting MAMMALS with dogs is illegal unless described in the exceptions. Unless you put big ears and a fluffy tail on your boar and get the lurcher to bring it to hand whilst still alive, I can't see any loopholes

Having read the Dogs v Bitches post with interest, I realised that a common theme for the negatives were those common with unneutered animals. Does anyone out there work neutered hounds?

After reading the dog v bitch post with interest, I realised a lot of the negatives were the ones connected with un-neutered animals. Does anyone out there run neutered hounds?

nice pics. I always relax once I am out with the dogs

I prefer dogs. I've heard the usual "bitches are more faithful, better with kids, more obedient etc". BUT anyone that has ever said that to me didn't keep dogs In my time around hounds and terriers, the total nutters have all been bitches and the calmest most even tempered I can remember have all been dogs.

fabulous photos

My late mum worked at a vets for 30 years and was a very keen animal person, including all working stock, as a result I spent my childhood and most of my adult life surrounded by dogs that had enjoyed a "second chance". However, she did not approve of insurance as she stated that over a very short amount of time vet's attitudes towards the welfare, well-being and quality of life was compromised for the pursuit of higher profit. This is often the case for lots of pedigree animals where there may be a congenital fault - hips, shoulder and elbow problems are common in many breeds and vets are

I'm not a "serious hunter" , for me the dog is a pet and companion first, so this may have an influence on my judgement and I am quite ready to be shot down by those that consider themselves to be hunting, coursing or lamping gods. That said I have had 10 years good service out of a dog that someone else abandoned because he wouldn't / couldn't hunt so you can make your own decisions... I would say that you need to take the time to have absolute confidence in your dog's obedience - this is a 2 way street, if you are anxious the dog will be too. If they are anxious the dog may not do anyt

went to the Burliegh Game fair, not too far away from us. Good set up not too expensive on the gate, we rather enjoyed it. I even entered my pup in the U12 months class, first time showing I don't know who looked most like they didn't know what they were doing - me or the dog

are all items in good working condition?

are there any shows or fairs this weekend in the Midands? Derbyshire & Staffs preferred...

Is the pup vaccinated and wormed??? how long you had him? Looks a lovely pup, hope he goes to a loving home

How do you get hold of it?

Also Broomfield Hall campus, now part of Derby College