bib 4 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 hello looking for some advice on the best ferretting dog in your own opinion i could get. have lurchers already but they destroy everything they get. got new premission which is over run with rabbits so a good dog would be very useful. be grateful for your advice atb Quote Link to post
matmorgan 49 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 lurcher would be your best bet.need to train it though.beddy or collie crosses will do a grand job.is no better ferreting dog.imho. Quote Link to post
The one 8,479 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 A whippet cross for rabbitting with ferrets Quote Link to post
bib 4 Posted May 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 A whippet cross for rabbitting with ferrets thanks for the advice so far lads. was thinking off crossing my working wheaten dog with a good courseing whippet bitch. has anyone tried this cross for ferreting befor. Quote Link to post
The one 8,479 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Will the wheaten not be a bit hard for rabbits if your wanting to use them?? The lurcher ive got crunches everything but i only use the rabbits for ferret food. Quote Link to post
scothunter 12,609 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 beddy whip my next dog when my old lurcher goes. Quote Link to post
bib 4 Posted May 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Will the wheaten not be a bit hard for rabbits if your wanting to use them?? The lurcher ive got crunches everything but i only use the rabbits for ferret food. not worried about the crunching side of it. just need something with fair bit of speed, strong prey drive, and good intelligence. i use most of the catch for ferret and dog food. Quote Link to post
tommy.c 859 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 collie x grey you cant go wrong mate (tommy.c) Quote Link to post
bib 4 Posted May 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 collie x grey you cant go wrong mate (tommy.c) thats a fine looking dog you have there. how does it fair out on rough ground and small tight fields. thanks for putting up the photos. Quote Link to post
wullieh 53 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 collie x grey you cant go wrong mate (tommy.c) if it a case of spot the differance i cant see any lol Quote Link to post
tommy.c 859 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 he is brillant mate,rough ground or tight fields, he is lifting the rabbits no proplem! nite or day.. brings them back live to hand, also good with the ferrets!! (tommy.c) Quote Link to post
bib 4 Posted June 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 he is brillant mate,rough ground or tight fields, he is lifting the rabbits no proplem! nite or day.. brings them back live to hand, also good with the ferrets!! (tommy.c) i can see by the pic that the rabbits are nice and cleanly caught. not crunched or ripped. your dog looks in great shape. the right size for all types of ground. atb with him. Quote Link to post
tommy.c 859 Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 he is brillant mate,rough ground or tight fields, he is lifting the rabbits no proplem! nite or day.. brings them back live to hand, also good with the ferrets!! (tommy.c) i can see by the pic that the rabbits are nice and cleanly caught. not crunched or ripped. your dog looks in great shape. the right size for all types of ground. atb with him. thanks mate, (tommy.c) Quote Link to post
Malt 379 Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 I've got a JRT for marking & a beddy/whippet in my team. They do OK, but they'd do better if I could get more and show them more stuff. Quote Link to post
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