iceman001979 1,316 Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 going get myself a bush dog for rabbits just looking for a few pictures or what ppl think is the best bush dogs for rabbits so l know what am looking and no bull shit cheers Quote Link to post
arcticgun 4,548 Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 (edited) I have a nuttal terrier for bushing with my lurchers, he is bang on for the job, puts up loads for them to chase and catches the odd bit himself, seriously worth looking at for what you want mate, atvb Richard Edited November 21, 2009 by arcticgun Quote Link to post
Guest warren Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 All my life I have used Terriers for bushing and in my oppinion, if they are really keen for the job there is a good chance you will one day loose them and I mean never to get them back! After adding that I still have a few Border Terriers hunting with my little pack of Hounds but they always have a finder collar around their necks. I have lost three cracking little workers and I will do my best not too loose anymore. My Little Bassets and Basset crosses are brilliant little bushers and they dont go to ground. Of course there are other ways which they can be lost, but I shouldnt loose them yo ground Regards Warren Quote Link to post
iceman001979 1,316 Posted November 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 I have a nuttal terrier for bushing with my lurchers, he is bang on for the job, puts up loads for them to chase and catches the odd bit himself, seriously worth looking at for what you want mate, atvb Richard any pictures off your terrier cheers Quote Link to post
pink head 28 Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 going get myself a bush dog for rabbits just looking for a few pictures or what ppl think is the best bush dogs for rabbits so l know what am looking and no bull shit cheers wont go far wrong with a russel Quote Link to post
awen 29 Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 ive got a pat and parson and are good bushers do everythin i could ask but...the little feckers do go to ground which does ya head [sat outside a hole in the dark in the middle of nowhere shoveless for hours on end] if i were you id go for a teckel. atb with your choice Quote Link to post
snoopdog 1,256 Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 i use this russel...hes spot on ...hes got a bit of a bad habit of finding them long ears....and with my dogs running free most of the time when iam mooching local the odd accident happens no matter who much i try to call them off.... this bunny kept very still... till it blinked... Quote Link to post
Hywel 53 Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 A terrible thing these accidents Quote Link to post
iceman001979 1,316 Posted November 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 i use this russel...hes spot on ...hes got a bit of a bad habit of finding them long ears....and with my dogs running free most of the time when iam mooching local the odd accident happens no matter who much i try to call them off.... this bunny kept very still... great pictures there till it blinked... Quote Link to post
bullmastiff 615 Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Warren, How in the hell does that little Basset get anywhere with that land anchor hanging in the grass!!! He looks in great condition though, cracking dog Quote Link to post
jonnygray 139 Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 i use a lurcher x russel was an accidental mating by a friend of the family which i took on at 5 weeks in a rush of blood and the best mistake i ever made. he works any cover gives tongue when puts something up, will work the nets when ferretin and does go to ground but will call out, if i want him to. sire was collie grey x beddie grey to a pure russel. looks like a tan sealyham, gotr massive guts and brains to match! absolutley loves a rat too! Quote Link to post
dogs-n-natives 1,182 Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) going get myself a bush dog for rabbits just looking for a few pictures or what ppl think is the best bush dogs for rabbits so l know what am looking and no bull shit cheers wont go far wrong with a russel you might if it goes down a badger sett or a rock pile, or wedged tight in a rabbit hole with no collar on.... i think the hound crosses take some beating Edited November 25, 2009 by dogs-n-natives Quote Link to post
poacher3161 1,766 Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 I have used springer spaniels to work with my lurchers for the last 25 years and have found them easier to control than terriers that i used to bush with and have never lost one yet.An awkward predicament years ago [bANNED TEXT] bushing with my mates terriers in a private wood were a badger unbeknown resided convinced me never to use terriers again though they do take some beating in realy tight cover.atb dell Quote Link to post
dogs-n-natives 1,182 Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 I have used springer spaniels to work with my lurchers for the last 25 years and have found them easier to control than terriers that i used to bush with and have never lost one yet.An awkward predicament years ago [bANNED TEXT] bushing with my mates terriers in a private wood were a badger unbeknown resided convinced me never to use terriers again though they do take some beating in realy tight cover.atb dell I use spaniels too Dell, and they are true workaholics, will flush game all day long for sure from any land or cover....added bonus of a great retrieve too. But for me, the cross-breds are the ultimate for working alongside the lurchers, and doing drives to guns and lurchers, as they will track a line further, and also give tounge, which the lurchers home in on. Or even when just ratching with the pack, when a hound speaks, it gets all the dogs attention straight away that there is game here! Quote Link to post
poacher3161 1,766 Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 I have used springer spaniels to work with my lurchers for the last 25 years and have found them easier to control than terriers that i used to bush with and have never lost one yet.An awkward predicament years ago [bANNED TEXT] bushing with my mates terriers in a private wood were a badger unbeknown resided convinced me never to use terriers again though they do take some beating in realy tight cover.atb dell I use spaniels too Dell, and they are true workaholics, will flush game all day long for sure from any land or cover....added bonus of a great retrieve too. But for me, the cross-breds are the ultimate for working alongside the lurchers, and doing drives to guns and lurchers, as they will track a line further, and also give tounge, which the lurchers home in on. Or even when just ratching with the pack, when a hound speaks, it gets all the dogs attention straight away that there is game here! Thats true about hunting a line as my springers are used in close proximity and will not hunt on.I have thought about crossing one with a russel as i have heard good reports about them but a few lads down south who have the cross say they will go to ground if they get the chance.atb dell Quote Link to post
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