ferreting with terriers

[dags 0]

hi im newish to the ferreting game and iv been told a few times to get a terrier in and that it makes the job alot easier is this true? and what type of dog would you advise?

[justin 2]

myself i use russel types...but my patterdale was just as happy...it keeps em sharp and happy

[dags 0]

cheers mate would you say it makes ferreting alot easier

[bouncer 51]

definitely easier if you get the dog marking atb.

[The one 8,467]

I used to use russells but any dogs a help as long as it can mark a occupied burrow and doesnt move the nets

[Jamie93 57]

I don't take my dog often (staff) but he marks and it does help to have a dog as you won't waste time puttig a ferret into an empty set.

Happy Hunting Jamie93