TJH 0 Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Im thinking of getting a dog for ratting & just wanting some advice on breeds people use & how they go about training them Ta Tom Quote Link to post
TJH 0 Posted August 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Im thinking of getting a dog for ratting & just wanting some advice on breeds people use & how they go about training them Ta Tom most terriers will take to ratting. doesnt take much training, just take him out when he is old enough with a bunch of other terriers that know the job, let him watch for a bit, then let him go for it. So its more of an instinct then Im looking at patterdales Quote Link to post
Toka 10 Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Plummers good too, as are JRT's etc to name but a few....whatever you get get it from a good working background to be more likely to get the one you want. Ask any questions on here as well if you are unsure. ATB Quote Link to post
TJH 0 Posted August 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 you carnt beat a bedlington for nose. Bedlingtons are the dogs that look like lambs? I thought they would stand a little to tall Quote Link to post
earthpig 0 Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Just make sure you get a terrier thats of working stock,dont take offence but you dont need to look at getting a top digging dog but get the best you can afford ive seen plenty of good terriers go on to be good dogs after cuting it on rating etc 1st , just make sure its mature before you let it do any sort of work well big enough to bite back ,you may be luky and find a nice terrier that has failed as an earth dog and that will suit your needs best try asking on here 1st before laying out a load of cash genuine dog men are more than happy to help another man Quote Link to post
TJH 0 Posted August 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 I do prefer patterdales than bedlingtons. How would I know its from working stock? What would I expect to pay for a patterdale pup as it would have to be a pup so it can grow up with the other halfs cats Ta Tom Quote Link to post
craigyboy 1,274 Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 I do prefer patterdales than bedlingtons. How would I know its from working stock? What would I expect to pay for a patterdale pup as it would have to be a pup so it can grow up with the other halfs cats Ta Tom cats and patts what a combination good luck mate Quote Link to post
TJH 0 Posted August 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 I know tell me about it Quote Link to post
gonetoearth 5,144 Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 I know tell me about it IF YOU GET ONE AND IT KILLS THE CAT, AND YOU NEED TO GET SHUT ILL HAVE IT Quote Link to post
OldNog 432 Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 think yourself lucky to have quarry literally on your doorstep....well actaully.....inside the door! Quote Link to post
TJH 0 Posted August 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Thats one way of putting it. Its not my choice of a pet but you got to do some things to keep the other half happy & She let me keep my other pets when we moved in together Quote Link to post
TJH 0 Posted August 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 If I bought a pup & it grew up with the cats it should be ok, Shouldnt it? Quote Link to post
shawbarker 0 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 If you work the dog evan though you've had him with the cats from a pup.one day soon he'll have the cats too if he's any good ???? if you no what i mean If I bought a pup & it grew up with the cats it should be ok, Shouldnt it? Quote Link to post
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