Coupling

[Bigshrimp 5]

Why are terriers coupled? ....what advantage does it give to just having them each on their own lead?

 

 

Why are terriers coupled as a rule but the other types aren't (lurchers, gundogs, etc.)??

 

 

I told you....very basic question

[gonetoearth 5,144]

  On 26/02/2010 at 21:55, Bigshrimp said:

Why are terriers coupled? ....what advantage does it give to just having them each on their own lead?

 

 

Why are terriers coupled as a rule but the other types aren't (lurchers, gundogs, etc.)??

 

 

I told you....very basic question

Ih the old days when terriers ran with hounds coupled terrier could run along

side the huntman or terrier man without the fear of terrier getting to ground

in the days before 4x4 and qauds, now it just simple to walk two on couplings

Edited February 26, 2010 by gonetoearth

[Guest busterdog]

Two dogs one lead, basic answer. As far as i can gather they were first used on terriers that were allowed to run with hounds and were supposed to stop them from getting in to ground together.

[stormyboy 1,352]

Ever been tied around the legs by manic bitches on long leads? Well terriers are just the same!

Edited February 26, 2010 by stormyboy

[Bigshrimp 5]

So mainly tradition??? ....but still useful enough to be practical??

 

 

Why hasn't it caught on with the other types?

 

 

  On 26/02/2010 at 22:01, stormyboy said:

Ever been tied around the legs by manic dogs on long leads? Well terriers are just the same!

 

YES!

[goldfinch2007 2,336]

you get hound couples

[gonetoearth 5,144]

STRONG STUFF MAKES GIMP COUPLINGS

Edited February 26, 2010 by gonetoearth

[the_stig 6,614]

  On 26/02/2010 at 22:33, gonetoearth said:

STRONG STUFF MAKES GIMP COUPLINGS

you should know your his best customer ..

[dillan 19]

Ever tried walking 4 terriers on normal leads. The end result always resembles a may pole.

[gonetoearth 5,144]

  On 26/02/2010 at 22:44, the_stig said:

  On 26/02/2010 at 22:33, gonetoearth said:

STRONG STUFF MAKES GIMP COUPLINGS

you should know your his best customer ..

stig that tongue worrys me

[desertdog 149]

its easier when they are coupled, i have coupling for my running dogs and terrs, so i only have two leeds and four doogs, hounds are coupled to teach the young entry, when walking out, so they become part of the pack to stay with the pack, i dont think tradition comes in to it, more to make life easier for the huntsman.

[Linton Lad 90]

  On 26/02/2010 at 22:44, the_stig said:

  On 26/02/2010 at 22:33, gonetoearth said:

STRONG STUFF MAKES GIMP COUPLINGS

you should know your his best customer ..

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LOL!!!

[Linton Lad 90]

  On 26/02/2010 at 23:32, gonetoearth said:

  On 26/02/2010 at 22:44, the_stig said:

  On 26/02/2010 at 22:33, gonetoearth said:

STRONG STUFF MAKES GIMP COUPLINGS

you should know your his best customer ..

stig that tongue worrys me

 

 

LOL!!!!!

[the_stig 6,614]

  On 26/02/2010 at 23:32, gonetoearth said:

  On 26/02/2010 at 22:44, the_stig said:

  On 26/02/2010 at 22:33, gonetoearth said:

STRONG STUFF MAKES GIMP COUPLINGS

you should know your his best customer ..

stig that tongue worrys me

tongues handy when i`ve got my gimp mask on Edited February 27, 2010 by the_stig

[Bigshrimp 5]

As earth dogs are very game dogs, do you ever have a problem with dogs fighting each other while coupled?

 

 

Also, when would you choose a long link vs. short link couple?? Does this depend on the size of the dogs?