Guest Lurchers2006 Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 (edited) The dog done a fox single handed at 9 months but accidental he was off lead with terrier bushing for rabbits and fox bolts, hes now 13 months and catching rabbits very well, i was sold the dog at 6 months but i finally got in contact with the breeder and it turns out hes 2 months older than i thought and has a touch of bull in his breeding, another thing i wasnt told. Is he too young now as hes not puppyish as some dogs of this age are? Anytime ive dug to foxes ,its easier to lift the terrier and the fox out together with your hands ,as most terriers are locked onto there game as you break through ,i honestly think that slipping a lurcher at the end of a dig is madness , id ave rather { before ban } give the fox a second chance and let it run ,as how many guys on here has seen good lurchers missing them on the run . I know what your saying boots but i dont have permission i go with a mate who has, its on a chicken farm where the foxes must be killed, some of the earths are in heavy cover where there cannot be a run, Edited November 27, 2006 by Lurchers2006 Quote Link to post
swanseajack 227 Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 what you got your lurcher for sj .. he was just asking a question if you dont agree with what hes doing why dont you keep your oppions to yourself.... @ you and Beagles.... IT'S A FECKING HUNTING FORUM..... If I wanted an opinion from you I would have rattled your cage..... Show some respect for your quarry... killl it humanely,,,,,,,, If you can't get a clean shot and the only option is to use a draw dog, then so be it but these circumstances are very few and far between.... Quote Link to post
Guest Lurchers2006 Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 As i said swansea jack if you have nothing nice to say, dont say it. Yes its a hunting forum, is this not discussing hunting a good lurcher killing a fox is over very quickly is this not humane? Quote Link to post
snoopdog 1,256 Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 your right it is a fecking hunting forum .... so let him fooking hunt ... Quote Link to post
whin 463 Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 thers no second chance were i hunt as they kill lambs grouse in the hill country and on the low country grey patridge hares etc loclay im not to fussed if i see one give him a chase but im not to fussed as there not to many of them more of the others but that a diffrent story ,kill vermin more game for the lurchers etc Quote Link to post
Guest Lurchers2006 Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 Thanks lads! so do ye lads think he should see more foxes above on the lamp say and then let him draw or let him draw and then lamp him? Quote Link to post
whin 463 Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 take him out with an expeirance dog or let him rag a few dead ones etc let him know hees aloud to mouth it even youn cubs all depends on the make up of your dog,some dont take any entering Quote Link to post
swanseajack 227 Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 As i said swansea jack if you have nothing nice to say, dont say it. Yes its a hunting forum, is this not discussing hunting a good lurcher killing a fox is over very quickly is this not humane? I had something to say, so I said it, just because you don't like what I said doesn't mean that it was not worth posting... constructive advice on the real question, your dog is 13 months, has killed on top, I take it with his bull blood he has a very strong jaw and is more than capable of killing a fox.... he is old enough now, if you think he's ready then he's ready, there's only one way to find out.... might jade him a bit if there is a big dog fox in there that latches on to his nose and he cant pull it out... might ruin him, but hey just remember you could have shot the fecker then any damage incurred wouldn't have been neccessary... Quote Link to post
Guest Lurchers2006 Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 Swansea jack i was about to say thank you for the advice .. till i read the last part, your implying that everyone who doesnt use a gun at the end of digs would club the animal to death, whatever you think mate but i or the lads that bring me on their permission would NEVER do such a thing. Quote Link to post
snoopdog 1,256 Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 As i said swansea jack if you have nothing nice to say, dont say it. Yes its a hunting forum, is this not discussing hunting a good lurcher killing a fox is over very quickly is this not humane? I had something to say, so I said it, just because you don't like what I said doesn't mean that it was not worth posting... constructive advice on the real question, your dog is 13 months, has killed on top, I take it with his bull blood he has a very strong jaw and is more than capable of killing a fox.... he is old enough now, if you think he's ready then he's ready, there's only one way to find out.... might jade him a bit if there is a big dog fox in there that latches on to his nose and he cant pull it out... might ruin him, but hey just remember you could have shot the fecker then any damage incurred wouldn't have been neccessary... oh no you cant though can you, you haven't got a gun.... tell you what club the fecker... stick to rabbits...... your a funny man sj . i bet you play with foxes poo shoots.. Quote Link to post
whin 463 Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 we always use clubs in wooly scotland ,next to a knife, great weapon etc ahah a draw dog has his uses ,a god one that is not some beat getting in the rode etc when digging we always use clubs in wooly scotland ,next to a knife, great weapon etc ahah a draw dog has his uses ,a god one that is not some beat getting in the rode etc when digging Quote Link to post
Guest JDF Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 small point seems to be missed, once you open the hole lads i'm almost certain to slip a dog in is illegal as it's classed as baiting correct me if i'm wrong. Quote Link to post
swanseajack 227 Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 small point seems to be missed, once you open the hole lads i'm almost certain to slip a dog in is illegal as it's classed as baiting correct me if i'm wrong. you are 100% right..... my point exactly.... Quote Link to post
jpnixon 7 Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 13 months is still to young i my opinion to let any lurcher have fox on thier own be it on the lamp, a slip after a dig or drawing give the dog plenty of runs with another dog and build up confidence then around my 17/18 months old if the dog ants to draw then let it draw. But as boots said it makes a better end to the dig to give the dog a slip on the fox at the end of the dig. Thats my opinion anyway. And swansea jack if your not gonny offer anything usefull then dont post on the subject just cause there is a ban in england doesn't mean that anyone from other places can't post on this fourm. I think you will find people from all over the world on here and lads how have pre-ban knowlage can still offer advice. Quote Link to post
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