blueskies96j 0 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Hey all, My English Bull Terrier is 2.5 years old and has been tracking and chasing rabbits for about 3 months! He has never got any but has come close many times! He seems to like the ones that are moving in front of him. We only really go out at night. Well yesterday we went out to a thicket area on a sloping hill during the day and he was having such a good time (as he always does) more charging about than hunting ha ha. I just wondered if anyone works this breed? He is 26kg and fast, I would say he gains on rabbits over a long run... he even chased a red deer the other day, more inquisitive than anything else... Pheasants, pigeons; he really is interested in the lot which Im so pleased with (as is he) I just wondered if anyone had any tips as to get him more focussed towards bagging prey, his drive is immense but having never got any prey I cant judge him! Any advice would be welcome.. Cheers Blues Quote Link to post
liamdelaney 2,586 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Hey all, My English Bull Terrier is 2.5 years old and has been tracking and chasing rabbits for about 3 months! He has never got any but has come close many times! He seems to like the ones that are moving in front of him. We only really go out at night. Well yesterday we went out to a thicket area on a sloping hill during the day and he was having such a good time (as he always does) more charging about than hunting ha ha. I just wondered if anyone works this breed? He is 26kg and fast, I would say he gains on rabbits over a long run... he even chased a red deer the other day, more inquisitive than anything else... Pheasants, pigeons; he really is interested in the lot which Im so pleased with (as is he) I just wondered if anyone had any tips as to get him more focussed towards bagging prey, his drive is immense but having never got any prey I cant judge him! Any advice would be welcome.. Cheers Blues The best way to get him focused is to try him on badgers they are just right for his inquisitive nature.But dont tell anybody i dont think its legal. 7 Quote Link to post
blueskies96j 0 Posted February 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Thanks mate but Im not really interested in badgers for the sheer reason you stated above... Rabbits yes as I can also eat em any advice on bunnies? Quote Link to post
hondo 45 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 if this isent an anti ill eat my hat!!!!!!!!!!!!!! jesus Quote Link to post
kevin kiely 66 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 get a lurcher to help him out Quote Link to post
mushroom 12,883 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Thanks mate but Im not really interested in badgers for the sheer reason you stated above... Rabbits yes as I can also eat em any advice on bunnies? For a start it's also illegal to allow your dog to chase deer :wallbash: Quote Link to post
rascal_2005 79 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 deer? Quote Link to post
.terrier man. 193 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 This threads guna be a cracker Quote Link to post
mushroom 12,883 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 deer? Deer mate Hey all, My English Bull Terrier is 2.5 years old and has been tracking and chasing rabbits for about 3 months! He has never got any but has come close many times! He seems to like the ones that are moving in front of him. We only really go out at night. Well yesterday we went out to a thicket area on a sloping hill during the day and he was having such a good time (as he always does) more charging about than hunting ha ha. I just wondered if anyone works this breed? He is 26kg and fast, I would say he gains on rabbits over a long run... he even chased a red deer the other day, more inquisitive than anything else... Pheasants, pigeons; he really is interested in the lot which Im so pleased with (as is he) I just wondered if anyone had any tips as to get him more focussed towards bagging prey, his drive is immense but having never got any prey I cant judge him! Any advice would be welcome.. Cheers Blues Quote Link to post
decoy 5 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Hey all, My English Bull Terrier is 2.5 years old and has been tracking and chasing rabbits for about 3 months! He has never got any but has come close many times! He seems to like the ones that are moving in front of him. We only really go out at night. Well yesterday we went out to a thicket area on a sloping hill during the day and he was having such a good time (as he always does) more charging about than hunting ha ha. I just wondered if anyone works this breed? He is 26kg and fast, I would say he gains on rabbits over a long run... he even chased a red deer the other day, more inquisitive than anything else... Pheasants, pigeons; he really is interested in the lot which Im so pleased with (as is he) I just wondered if anyone had any tips as to get him more focussed towards bagging prey, his drive is immense but having never got any prey I cant judge him! Any advice would be welcome.. Cheers Blues The best way to get him focused is to try him on badgers they are just right for his inquisitive nature.But dont tell anybody i dont think its legal. YOU JUST DID!! Quote Link to post
blueskies96j 0 Posted February 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 get a lurcher to help him out I was thinking a whippet for size? Quote Link to post
Molie1337 35 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 You wouldn't want to eat a rabbit after an ebt has had his fun with it! Quote Link to post
rascal_2005 79 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 deer? Deer mate Hey all, My English Bull Terrier is 2.5 years old and has been tracking and chasing rabbits for about 3 months! He has never got any but has come close many times! He seems to like the ones that are moving in front of him. We only really go out at night. Well yesterday we went out to a thicket area on a sloping hill during the day and he was having such a good time (as he always does) more charging about than hunting ha ha. I just wondered if anyone works this breed? He is 26kg and fast, I would say he gains on rabbits over a long run... he even chased a red deer the other day, more inquisitive than anything else... Pheasants, pigeons; he really is interested in the lot which Im so pleased with (as is he) I just wondered if anyone had any tips as to get him more focussed towards bagging prey, his drive is immense but having never got any prey I cant judge him! Any advice would be welcome.. Cheers Blues my bad mate, i was skim reading i was just a little confused haha. Quote Link to post
judge2010 196 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 trade it in for a staff! Quote Link to post
scalesntails 118 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Got a picture of him? Quote Link to post
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