New and need help with dogs!!

[Rich286 0]

Hi everyone

 

New to this site and as yet not into hunting. However, I am interested in dogs and the different breeds, their abilities, uses and characters etc.

 

I wondered if there was the ideal 'All Rounder'. A dog that could hunt, kill, retrieve and if need be, become a guard/protective dog as well. I have a ten year old daughter and would like to know which breeds develop strong bonds with their owners and have protective natures?

 

A cross breed, I guess - a Lurcher type no doubt. in particular I would be keen to understand the mix and why.

 

At the moment I am interested in Staffies and Patterdales. To the point where I have been looking for a Staffy x Patterdale. However, when I have been searching the add pages, I am coming across a lot of different crosses. Hence my question.

 

Looking forward to all your advice.

 

Many thanks in advance

 

P.S. When I say hunt, I'm thinking of Rabbits - something that I can eat. Not bothered about Ferreting - yet. Not into Fox hunting either.

[mattyg 1,862]

mate,

for what its worth , you will probably get your ass kicked for such a question, but i would suggest a beddlington/whippet cross of some description,but there are lads with far more knowledge on that front than myself. hope you find what you are looking for!

cheers, matt

Edited December 28, 2009 by mattyg

[micheal 0]

get a labradoodle,

[N E poacher 4]

collie greyhound mate.

[Barks66 0]

Hi everyone

 

New to this site and as yet not into hunting. However, I am interested in dogs and the different breeds, their abilities, uses and characters etc.

 

I wondered if there was the ideal 'All Rounder'. A dog that could hunt, kill, retrieve and if need be, become a guard/protective dog as well. I have a ten year old daughter and would like to know which breeds develop strong bonds with their owners and have protective natures?

 

A cross breed, I guess - a Lurcher type no doubt. in particular I would be keen to understand the mix and why.

 

At the moment I am interested in Staffies and Patterdales. To the point where I have been looking for a Staffy x Patterdale. However, when I have been searching the add pages, I am coming across a lot of different crosses. Hence my question.

 

Looking forward to all your advice.

 

Many thanks in advance

 

P.S. When I say hunt, I'm thinking of Rabbits - something that I can eat. Not bothered about Ferreting - yet. Not into Fox hunting either.

try a beddy/whippet mate, but you will find that most dogs will be protective and good guard dogs.