Dan Outdoors 13 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Just curious what others have acchieved with their dogs, expect that a 5 bar gate is the main aim.. Will my 22 make a 5 bar? Quote Link to post
Chid 6,518 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 no it would struggle jumping over a breeze block Quote Link to post
Hannah4181 260 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 There is no reason why a 22" dog can't jump a 5 bar gate................ However i don't understand the obsession with jumping big gates! All my dogs are taught to jump and all jump very well, however i will always let them take the easiest option, i see little point in sending a dog over a 5 bar gate if there is a lower fence or gaps in the gate that it can get through, which inevitably there normally is. I have a 22" dog that would go over a 5 bar gate with ease, as it is he normally belly crawls under the lowest bar. I don't mean to sound like i'm ranting, just i genuinely don't see a big gate as "the main aim" . . . . A bad landing could see your dog seriously injured, always go for the easiest option. 2 Quote Link to post
TOMO 26,113 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Just curious what others have acchieved with their dogs, expect that a 5 bar gate is the main aim.. Will my 22 make a 5 bar? yep , the first over this fence is 22" i didnt have a pic of a gate but she can do those as well Quote Link to post
Malt 379 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Mine does & he's 22 1/2. He clears standard sheep netting and barbed wire no problems. EDIT: Just like in Tomo's post up there.. Quote Link to post
Teddd 84 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 no it would struggle jumping over a breeze block tink that just your and your dog handling skills chiddy :thumbs: Quote Link to post
swamper 11 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 19 inch tts will do between 51/2-6 foot no probs....the pic doesnt show the hight of the wall well but its about 5 an half foot Quote Link to post
lurchers 2,768 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 There is no reason why a 22" dog can't jump a 5 bar gate................ However i don't understand the obsession with jumping big gates! All my dogs are taught to jump and all jump very well, however i will always let them take the easiest option, i see little point in sending a dog over a 5 bar gate if there is a lower fence or gaps in the gate that it can get through, which inevitably there normally is. I have a 22" dog that would go over a 5 bar gate with ease, as it is he normally belly crawls under the lowest bar. I don't mean to sound like i'm ranting, just i genuinely don't see a big gate as "the main aim" . . . . A bad landing could see your dog seriously injured, always go for the easiest option. spot on lass.22tts if you have to pick it up and put it over its not as if you are lifting a big dog my pup is 17tts at the min but i dont think it will make 19tts im not bothered if it doesnt even jump even though it does i would pick it up if i have to as it is small enough,atb Quote Link to post
swamper 11 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 the reason why some ppl are obsessed with there dog jumping the big gates is that you dont want your dog to hesitate when in pursuit......if the dog comes to a big gate then i want it to go straight over as it may be the quickest way......the last thing i want is it to look for a lower option that will put it further behind .....i start them young.. as for lifting them over............ Quote Link to post
morton 5,368 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 The ground i hunt,a dog as to jump as second nature,at speed,otherwise it will quickly lag behind in the chase.It does'nt matter the size of the dog,if it cannot cover obstacles it's strike rate will fall.When dogs start to look for shortcuts and gaps,because they lack confidence in jumping,thats when it's likely to pick up more injuries. Quote Link to post
Hannah4181 260 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 the reason why some ppl are obsessed with there dog jumping the big gates is that you dont want your dog to hesitate when in pursuit......if the dog comes to a big gate then i want it to go straight over as it may be the quickest way......the last thing i want is it to look for a lower option that will put it further behind .....i start them young.. as for lifting them over............ Fair comment. Quote Link to post
boyo 1,398 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 i dont think the heigth makes any differance to high a dog can jump myself . Quote Link to post
Dan Outdoors 13 Posted May 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Thanks for all the posts folks, some interesting points taken on board, thanks again , Dan Quote Link to post
chester 147 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 22" old pics bin on here a few times hedge would be 6ft. had a 19" whippet that would jump a 5/6 bar gate no probs Quote Link to post
chester 147 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 22" old pics bin on here a few times had a 19" whippet that would jump a 5/6 bar gate no probs 22" Quote Link to post
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