terriers pets/ working dogs

[erik 71]

 

some people hunted the shit out of this dog

[Dunkanon 380]

Hi guys i just recently thought id start a post alot of people say u cant have a terrier as a pet plus a worker me personally i think u can have a pet and as well as a worker?

 

depends of the breed + what work they are bred for, a lot of terriers bred for hard graft below ground dont make good pets, there is probably the occasional exception to this however.

 

my "pet" parson russel bitch has however turned into a good bushing terrier and only started hunting at the grand old age of 6 and a half, tbh, i didnt think she had it in her, shes 8 now and very handy when i go ferreting with the lurcher

Thats about right, my two Russels live in but they only go Rabbiting, my mate on the other hand goes digging and has got a lakeyxpat and i wouldnt let it near the bloody house its evil!

 

Just cos your mates dog is like that it doesnt mean every terrier thats kept for digging (which in my opinion most should be) is of the same temperement. My lakie x pats are equally at home in the kennel, or curled up in front of the fire or being fussed over by the kids, and they are very gentle and obedient dogs, show them some quarry and its a different story. If they were not 100% rock steady with my kids in the house they wouldnt be around very long i assure you. So before you make a statement which insinuates digging terriers are evil try engaging your brain and having a think first.

[x38 179]

it was the hardist thing i have ever had to do was tell my 2 kids that boss dog was dead, but yes thay can be pets but not to sure if minecould have curled up at night with a pig cub.

[Guest Buttermilk]

Our two were both 100% earth dogs ...and they were brilliant with my children. Digger slept on my son's bed. I suppose it depends on the dogs and more importantly, how you bring the dogs up and how well you know them.

When I met him, my ex-husband was of the opinion that working dogs lived outside and were most definitely not pets....after almost 20 years of marriage he changed his view totally. He now happily tells anyone who'll listen, that the dogs who 'lived in' as part of our family and were thoroughly spoiled by me (in a good way) were some of the best working dogs he's ever owned.

I think that dogs who love you and feel safe and secure will always give their very best....be that in the home or kennel.

[x38 179]

Our two were both 100% earth dogs ...and they were brilliant with my children. Digger slept on my son's bed. I suppose it depends on the dogs and more importantly, how you bring the dogs up and how well you know them.

When I met him, my ex-husband was of the opinion that working dogs lived outside and were most definitely not pets....after almost 20 years of marriage he changed his view totally. He now happily tells anyone who'll listen, that the dogs who 'lived in' as part of our family and were thoroughly spoiled by me (in a good way) were some of the best working dogs he's ever owned.

I think that dogs who love you and feel safe and secure will always give their very best....be that in the home or kennel.

your good .........

[Gray's Feist 0]

 

 

 

strange fella keeps patts + BADGERS in the house.

 

 

 

thats what i thought. had to check twice as i couldnt beleive what i was seeing

 

 

 

 

 

strange fella keeps patts + BADGERS in the house.

 

French!!!!

 

 

This is funny but my feist dogs actually can learn the difference between game and pets...My JRT has a little more trouble. Too much SPAZ bred into her, I reckon.

[ELFIE 0]

Hi guys i just recently thought id start a post alot of people say u cant have a terrier as a pet plus a worker me personally i think u can have a pet and as well as a worker?

yes you can.pets and workers

Your pics say it all!!!! nice lookin dogs too!!!!

Edited August 19, 2010 by ELFIE