Jayd 0 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Hi folks, What age would you recommend to start a russell off for digging? I've read that you shouldn't really do anything with them for the first 12 months, to let them toughen up a bit. Is this correct? Cheers. Quote Link to post
damo 8 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Hi folks, What age would you recommend to start a russell off for digging? I've read that you shouldn't really do anything with them for the first 12 months, to let them toughen up a bit. Is this correct? Cheers. some breeds r different 2 others but i would leave it till 18 months r so till they mature a bit dont want 2 start a young dog 2 early and ruin it,damo. Quote Link to post
Wocy 2 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 As soon as your pup is 6mts you can let it have a few rats, then when its about 12mts you should bring it along to a did & let it see digging dogs but don't let it go until its 18mts. Quote Link to post
LITTLE-MITCHELL 0 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Well mates I feel that every terrier should e treated as an idividual as they each mature at different ages, some early, some are later starters..What is key is to always take them away wanting more careful not to get them too banged on at an early age or before the terrier is properly mature and this applies to any working type may it be russells, paterdales, lakelands etc.... Just my two cents mates..atb Quote Link to post
Jayd 0 Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 (edited) Cheers for the responses Edited January 12, 2011 by Jayd Quote Link to post
terrierman.northeast 1 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 it all depends mate let your puppy be a puppy for as long as possible, i made this mistake once and boy did i leanr by it, by entering a pup too early, they'll either take a nip and shit themselves and not want to work to ground or in my case go totally the other way, your dog'll go fox daft smashing into its quarry and coming out of a dig needing a good 2 weeks rest to heal which is the last thing you need as the season only lasts so long, best of luck with your terrier mate, theres no rush to enter your dog let it enter on its own accord. hope i've helped cheers ryan Quote Link to post
Jayd 0 Posted January 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Hi folks, What age would you recommend to start a russell off for digging? I've read that you shouldn't really do anything with them for the first 12 months, to let them toughen up a bit. Is this correct? Cheers. NEVER, THEYRE SHIT! Oh, you have experience then? Quote Link to post
terrierman.northeast 1 Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 . Quote Link to post
terrierman.northeast 1 Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Hi folks, What age would you recommend to start a russell off for digging? I've read that you shouldn't really do anything with them for the first 12 months, to let them toughen up a bit. Is this correct? Cheers. NEVER, THEYRE SHIT! Oh, you have experience then? Obviously not mate If this man knew anything about terriers he would know that well bread Russell's are proberly some of the most hardy and reliable dogs to work to ground, I've shared quite a few digs with a local old timer who used to dig for the tynedale hunt from time to time and he had 2 right keen earth dogs and they were russell's, so I think our friend needs to only open his mouth if he has something helpful to contribute Keep it real Quote Link to post
turbo28 1 Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Hi folks, What age would you recommend to start a russell off for digging? I've read that you shouldn't really do anything with them for the first 12 months, to let them toughen up a bit. Is this correct? Cheers. NEVER, THEYRE SHIT! Oh, you have experience then? Obviously not mate If this man knew anything about terriers he would know that well bread Russell's are proberly some of the most hardy and reliable dogs to work to ground, I've shared quite a few digs with a local old timer who used to dig for the tynedale hunt from time to time and he had 2 right keen earth dogs and they were russell's, so I think our friend needs to only open his mouth if he has something helpful to contribute Keep it real Well said Quote Link to post
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