Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Has anyone got a staffy that they take mooching and working alongside the lurchers? The missus wants to get one, it will probably be next year now. Just wondering if people think one would be of much use in the field? Are there many working bred staffys about? Not crosses or amstaffs etc. Cheers Gaz Quote Link to post
judge2010 196 Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Has anyone got a staffy that they take mooching and working alongside the lurchers? The missus wants to get one, it will probably be next year now. Just wondering if people think one would be of much use in the field? Are there many working bred staffys about? Not crosses or amstaffs etc. Cheers Gaz theres a topic on the terrier section on 'proper staffords". Quote Link to post
ruby jet 184 Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 i take this one out with me hes only a pet but shows alot of interest and will plough thro anything if theres a bunny at home Quote Link to post
tb25 4,627 Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 this ones a moocher....allways on the look out Quote Link to post
blan89 159 Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 theyre not a hunting dog,probably be better off with a mongrel if your after edible quarry. Quote Link to post
Ideation 8,216 Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 or an 'Irish staff' Quote Link to post
tb25 4,627 Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 theyre not a hunting dog,probably be better off with a mongrel if your after edible quarry. Quote Link to post
tb25 4,627 Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Has anyone got a staffy that they take mooching and working alongside the lurchers? The missus wants to get one, it will probably be next year now. Just wondering if people think one would be of much use in the field? Are there many working bred staffys about? Not crosses or amstaffs etc. Cheers Gaz thought you was getting a terrier mate?better of with one of them Quote Link to post
theferreter 311 Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 theyre not a hunting dog,probably be better off with a mongrel if your after edible quarry. a staff will hunt just as well as mongeral if not better Quote Link to post
judge2010 196 Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 i take this one out with me hes only a pet but shows alot of interest and will plough thro anything if theres a bunny at home thats a nice looking staff, has it got a background? Quote Link to post
Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted March 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thanks for replys. TB25 - I have had a JRT bitch, 3 years old. She was farm bred for ratting but then got given to the blokes sister as a pet where she was being deprived of what she wants to do. She is a mental busher and will go through anything to flush anything. She is settling in well. Blan89 - I appreciate they aren't hunting dogs, i have got a saluki/whippet/grey for edible quarry mate. My missus wants one as a pet, I've always had a soft spot for them so just wondering if they have a place mooching? If nothing else he will have a good active life. You lads who have posted pics and work staffys - is it in there instinct to chase? Do they pick it up off other dogs? Or do they just mooch about not really doing anything? If PMs preferred then not a problem. Gaz. Quote Link to post
judge2010 196 Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thanks for replys. TB25 - I have had a JRT bitch, 3 years old. She was farm bred for ratting but then got given to the blokes sister as a pet where she was being deprived of what she wants to do. She is a mental busher and will go through anything to flush anything. She is settling in well. Blan89 - I appreciate they aren't hunting dogs, i have got a saluki/whippet/grey for edible quarry mate. My missus wants one as a pet, I've always had a soft spot for them so just wondering if they have a place mooching? If nothing else he will have a good active life. You lads who have posted pics and work staffys - is it in there instinct to chase? Do they pick it up off other dogs? Or do they just mooch about not really doing anything? If PMs preferred then not a problem. Gaz. my staff has a strong desire to kill owt small and furry weather its rabbits,rats or cats. He has no interest in bushing and prefers to stay by myside. Quote Link to post
Fabapocalypse 35 Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 I look after a staff sometimes; she'll chase rabbits and try and catch pigeons but I don't really think there's any intent there, she's a bit of a softy and gave herself a right old panic when she put up a pheasant and realised how big it was! There's a guy on here (Blackstaff?) who has a nice bitch a bit more into it, though. Quote Link to post
theferreter 311 Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thanks for replys. TB25 - I have had a JRT bitch, 3 years old. She was farm bred for ratting but then got given to the blokes sister as a pet where she was being deprived of what she wants to do. She is a mental busher and will go through anything to flush anything. She is settling in well. Blan89 - I appreciate they aren't hunting dogs, i have got a saluki/whippet/grey for edible quarry mate. My missus wants one as a pet, I've always had a soft spot for them so just wondering if they have a place mooching? If nothing else he will have a good active life. You lads who have posted pics and work staffys - is it in there instinct to chase? Do they pick it up off other dogs? Or do they just mooch about not really doing anything? If PMs preferred then not a problem. Gaz. my staff has a strong desire to kill owt small and furry weather its rabbits,rats or cats. He has no interest in bushing and prefers to stay by myside. all my dogs will kill whatever the can get a hold of my old bitch would of went into heavy cover but the new 1 has no interest Quote Link to post
s.e.s.k.u 1,893 Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thanks for replys. TB25 - I have had a JRT bitch, 3 years old. She was farm bred for ratting but then got given to the blokes sister as a pet where she was being deprived of what she wants to do. She is a mental busher and will go through anything to flush anything. She is settling in well. Blan89 - I appreciate they aren't hunting dogs, i have got a saluki/whippet/grey for edible quarry mate. My missus wants one as a pet, I've always had a soft spot for them so just wondering if they have a place mooching? If nothing else he will have a good active life. You lads who have posted pics and work staffys - is it in there instinct to chase? Do they pick it up off other dogs? Or do they just mooch about not really doing anything? If PMs preferred then not a problem. Gaz. mate of mine fetches his staff a walk with us sometimes and all he wants to do is destroy trees and carry them round with him . useless dog tbh but he looks hard as feck ha ha they do make good house dogs but i dont think they have the instinct for bushing rabbits im sure there is a few out their that would disagree but not the staffs i have seen atb Quote Link to post
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