jpnixon 7 Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 whats the smallest and whats the largest terrier you have worked and which do you prefere. Are you of the opinion that a bigger terrier is better or do you think a small terrier can work just aswell. Quote Link to post
bedlingtonman 44 Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 whats the smallest and whats the largest terrier you have worked and which do you prefere. Are you of the opinion that a bigger terrier is better or do you think a small terrier can work just aswell. All depends on what you need mate i had a small russal for 3 years got 40 odd fox we the bitch had t0 retire her due to injery because of her size but round me a big dog just can not get were the foxes are .... Quote Link to post
nelson 0 Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Smaller end of the scale but not too small Quote Link to post
Moorman 1 1,446 Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 You can put a small dog in a big hole but you can't put a big dog in a small hole,thats my rule of thumb.I was told that by an old hunt terrierman years ago and it certainly stands true.I have seen far too many big dogs that just can't get to their fox. Quote Link to post
pockets 0 Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 whats the smallest and whats the largest terrier you have worked and which do you prefere. Are you of the opinion that a bigger terrier is better or do you think a small terrier can work just aswell. Depends on where your working some work scratty rabbit warrens others old badger setts horses for courses one mans meat and all that what i would say is the bigger your terrier the better IMO Quote Link to post
THE POACHER 13 Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 work all diffrent sizes of terriers the smallest being 11inchs the biggest ive worked is 15 inchs and never had a problem with him getting to his fox Quote Link to post
Guest Eamon.Mc Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 You worked that bitch of mine with me, she was'nt bad but I'd have liked her to have been a bit heavier, especialy round the head department, for those big mountain foxes. Quote Link to post
vinnie 3 Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 whats the smallest and whats the largest terrier you have worked and which do you prefere. Are you of the opinion that a bigger terrier is better or do you think a small terrier can work just aswell. It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog. Quote Link to post
Tallyho 181 Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 ive seen big and small terriers work, and they both get the job done at the end of the day, so i dont think it matters what size. Quote Link to post
Guest Eamon.Mc Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 ive seen big and small terriers work, and they both get the job done at the end of the day, so i dont think it matters what size. What about if you have more than 1 bottled up and they are determined to go past your dog, a smaller dog IMO will just not have the strength to hold them no matter how big a heart they have, in some situations you need a dog with a bit of weight to get the job done right. Quote Link to post
pockets 0 Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 ive seen big and small terriers work, and they both get the job done at the end of the day, so i dont think it matters what size. What about if you have more than 1 bottled up and they are determined to go past your dog, a smaller dog IMO will just not have the strength to hold them no matter how big a heart they have, in some situations you need a dog with a bit of weight to get the job done right. you Know Quote Link to post
welshhound2 20 Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 personally i like the bigger type dog 14" to the leg mainly b'cous of the ground we hunt,loads of levels round her,a smaller type just wouldnt be able to get to where he needed to be to get to foxy all this stuff about "he's to big" or "he's to small for the job is a load of b******s size dont come into it,it's all down to what the dog got ,seen some big terriers in some tight places where you'ed never think they'ed get,not knocking the smaller type but when the goin get tuff the big get goin different dogs for different jobs i think Quote Link to post
jpnixon 7 Posted February 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 (edited) am asking cause i got a new terrier he is 16 months old and the brother has dug 5/6 foxes and each fox he was wrapped round them. The dog is well bred am sure he will go measured him he is aroound 11.5". heres a couple of pics he dog has seen nothing yet so am gonny get him out now before the season ends. He should be handy for foxes. Edited February 2, 2007 by nixy Quote Link to post
pockets 0 Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Very staffy my freind who knows what fun awaits you on this one we stick with Fells but bwho knows eh? Quote Link to post
nelson 0 Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Not so sure on the bigger terrier getting where the smaller terrier can get, it just cant be possible. Nixy that animal looks like it will do the job for you matey, one thing though, don't think its too big or too small or we will all end up like the show fraternity, breeding for looks and not work. Go with what you've got and try and bring the best out of him Quote Link to post
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