Terrier For Ratting/ Foxing

[bobthefox 0]

Hi guys, just bought my first terrier pup ( a wee fell bitch), aged 7 weeks, and was just wondering at what age and how to get her started? Any advice would be appreciated!! Cheers :thumbs-up:

[frankieboy 0]

I WOULD HAVE THOURGHT IT WOULD BE THE SAME AS LURCHERS MATE ENERING TO QUARRY...I WONT DROP ANY OF MINE ON ANYTHING UNTIL ITS 1 YEAR, MIGHT BE YOUNGER IF THE DOGS GOT A BIT ABOUT IT, THIS DOES NOT MEAN I WONT TAKE IT OUT WATCHING LETTING IT MOUTH THE ODD DEAD RABBIT ect IS GOOD STARTING!

IF IT COMES DOWN TO CLEARING EARTH THEN MIGHT BE 15 MONTHS MAYBE 2 YEAR,NO NEED RUSH PUT LOADS OF TIME IN AND SHE WILL GIVE YOU ALOT MORE....cheers frank

[waidmann 105]

i would say that depends on the dog. when she shows a healthy interest in rabbits and has the strength to dispatch one i would take her to watch others at work. if she shows willing and knows a rat then let her have a go.

 

she should be fully innoculated in any case ( leptospirose etc). a rough estimate between six and eight months.try to start on smaller rats if possible.

 

once again it depends on the dog( i've not owned a fell) when you think she has the power and is mentally ready take her for a look. don't push her too hard and she will love it.

 

atb

let us know how she gets on bud

[bobthefox 0]

Thanks lads, i'll report back on the first kill!!

[.terrier man. 193]

ALRITE FELA THE BOYS ABOVE HAVE GIVEN YOU GOOD INFO ON RATS AND BUNNYS, BUT IF YOU WANT TO DO EARTH WORK DONT RUSH YOUR DOG IF IT DOESNT WANT TO FLY TO GROUND AT 18 MOUNTHS OR WHATEVER DONT WORY JUST GIVE IT A SEW SEASONS AND ITL DO YOU PROUD

[bobthefox 0]

Thanks for the advice, bud