Duces first cat

[Aaron Proffitt 142]

If any of ya'll ever get on this side of the pond and find yourselves in Texas, I can do my best to hook you up with a hog hunt with dogs and knives. It's something you just have to experience to appreciate. Then you guys can educate me on groundwork.

 

The type of dog you guys refer to that really gets stuck in with a hog we call "gritty". Some folks want very gritty dogs... others want a looser baying type. They both have their place, but grittier dogs tend to get beat up much worse. I prefer my terriers to stay away from the business end of a hog and not shy away from putting their teeth into a pigs rear end to stop it from running. I have one that does it alright, but the other is a lot grittier and is still figuring it out.

 

SGS, are you planning on using your terrier as a decoy dog?

 

Sean

I am on new ground as far as Terriers are concerned. I did once have a bullxshepard that we took calling fo coyotes that was 20 years ago and I called exclusively for coyotes again the dog came in handy. I have only heard of a few hunters using dogs in conjunction with predator calling so it is uncharted territory. Thanks Waidman for all of the advice you have helped me with.

.SGS

 

 

That's the prime reason I just picked my two Airedales, Poncho and Willie ....to use as active tollers and recovery.

 

Nice to hear from you Arron, this post has gone way further than I thought it would - Hell I was just showin off a picture of a Bobcat from over a year ago. I thought these UK hunters would like to see something from another part of the world....... Never meant to start any arguments over dog's. How are your Airdales doing? Are they pups? I would like to hear about the training you are doing PM me about it if you can please.....

SGS

 

 

 

Yeah , my boys are just pups....about 10 weeks old. So we have along way to go. It appears that they'll be broken coated like their dam. Was kind of hoping for big old killer Teddy Bears. Oh well. I'll keep you posted as they progress.

 

 

BTW, these guys are pretty passionate about their dogs and the methods on their use. Anytime you have an impassioned group.....disagreements will come along and prove very interesting.

 

 

i think the passion should inspire the lads here to see "uses" of "their" dogs to the pride they are due as all rounders and masters of what you let them be and not "just digging dogs".

 

don't just keep him posted we are all nosey!!!!!!!!!

 

you are right that the disagreements are interesting. they sometimes promote debate and develope the general thinking between different groups (continents,countys,areas) which can only improve the basis of our work with the dogs in all areas.

 

waidmann

 

 

Very well said....

 

And I'll keep you guys in the loop on my Airedale progression.

[SHOTGUNSNIPER 47]

Very well said....

 

And I'll keep you guys in the loop on my Airedale progression.

 

Arron post some pictures of the pups - We would luv to see them.....SGS

[judge2010 196]

Heard from a friend in the USA Airdales do well on coyotes

[Aaron Proffitt 142]

Very well said....

 

And I'll keep you guys in the loop on my Airedale progression.

 

Arron post some pictures of the pups - We would luv to see them.....SGS

 

 

 

Here ya go.... both look just alike, little bookends.

Edited April 17, 2010 by Aaron Proffitt

[Aaron Proffitt 142]

Here all four of my pups are rough housing in the house with my daughter....

 

 

[Aaron Proffitt 142]

Heard from a friend in the USA Airdales do well on coyotes

 

 

 

They are....good all around fur dogs with a special knack for coyotes, mate.

 

 

[Aaron Proffitt 142]

JRT's also get used after coyotes....someone earlier mentioned bait.

 

 

Well kinda....they are used as a decoy. Not a food type bait, but as a territorial challenge. Watch this.....

 

 

[Aaron Proffitt 142]

Here's a great example of "Mickle the Pickle" (owned and used out of McNeal,Az.) working a coyote.

 

At the on-set, she's teasing it and baiting it for the shot. At the shot....she jumps it in order to get her licks in.

 

 

 

 

[Cajunrules 8]

Dangerous game is a much diferant match then a fox or a badger mate.....

Thanks for the reply SGS

 

Billy is'nt "dangerous game"

Edited April 17, 2010 by Cajunrules

[SHOTGUNSNIPER 47]

Here's a great example of "Mickle the Pickle" (owned and used out of McNeal,Az.) working a coyote.

 

At the on-set, she's teasing it and baiting it for the shot. At the shot....she jumps it in order to get her licks in.

 

 

 

 

WAY COOL ARRON Thanks for posting these....SGS

[mudd dog 128]

a very good thread SGS.. :thumbs:

lads... this man knows what he's talking about. it's HORSES FOR COURSES.

maybe SGS's jrt wouldnt suit over here,, at this end of the pond?? even though still a pup!! sgs's dog shows that it has the 'brains' to deal with a quarry extremely larger than itself. in a way that it has been specifically breed for.

 

keep the posts coming lads very interesting

ignorance is bliss!!!!

[waidmann 105]

Dangerous game is a much diferant match then a fox or a badger mate.....

Thanks for the reply SGS

 

Billy is'nt "dangerous game"

 

 

 

badger is a dangerous quarry for a wee dog,but not comparable with big cats,bear,fighting boar etc etc(i think thats the point that was being made).

 

a great thread and some fine pics too(i have never heard of a "decoy dog" fantastic!!!)

good to see the way of hunting over there lads, keep it coming!!!

 

waidmann