Bushing/Mooching Terrier

[Britishbull24 131]

Im looking at getting a Terrier pup in the New year for when im out Mooching with the Shotty, Ill also want to use him on Rats, Thats why i want a terrier instead of a Spaniel or Lurcher. Plus the Wife doesnt like Lurchers and i need to keep the peace! Lol. Iv always loved Terriers and just want a companion for when im out Hunting, And to come to work with me Ect. But also needs to be spot on with the Kids which i know is all in how you bring the pup up. Iv had dogs before and used to Breed and Race Huskies but this will be my fist Dog for Hunting and taking with me were ever i go.

 

My question is i have no experiance Digging to Terriers and the last thing i want is to be out and about and he disapears down the nearest hole and me not being able to get him back. Is this fairly Likely?

 

I was thinking of a Lakie as i love the look of them and they seem to be fairly good dogs all round. But id be happy with a Patt or Border or Plummer, Just have to see what is about when i get a pup.

[carp man 1 219]

first thing to do is get rid off your lass lol does not matter what terrier u get bud its how u bring them up and what u want them to do u want go wrong with any off the terrier u have said atb

[jetro 5,349]

if you just want a terrier for ratting and mooching and not for earth work,

i would go for a staffie. great little hunters and raters.

not that i am knocking the others breeds.

also they are brillant around kids and in the house.

atb, j.

[ulverston moocher 60]

Get a plummer mate good dogs for work on top, good nose, retrieve like a spaniel, and take to water well very good little mooching dog

[paulus 26]

why not get a cocker will do all that you want a dog to do

[wi11ow 2,657]

get a terrier x spanial good bushers and they dont real look at earths and very steady

[Francentey-FTB 29]

its a tough one as we all know a terrier can sink at anytime be that in any breed...

 

If it was me I would be looking at all of them hard..

 

they all have good and bad points...

 

go for what you like?? but it may sink...

 

you could fall lucky and find a litter of terrier X whippets or something, leggy terrier which you could catch a rabbit with??

 

tough decision mate

[Britishbull24 131]

Thanks Fellas, Its nice to get some genuine answers for a change. Iv set my heart on a Terrier as iv wanted one as long as i can remember. Iv never really liked Spaniels, I guess its just personal choice. I guess ill just have to see what is about when i get a pup. I do like Plummers as i like the look of them but i never see any for sale. Its going to be a family pet as well, IE live indoors with the family. Im guessing a rough/Broken coat would be better if im taking it into dence bush. Its a tough one! LOL

[chappy030 5]

sounds like ye want a bedlington terrier there a bit big for fox work but are mint with kids and exellent to rat and bush work. if ye wanting smaller the border is king.

[Cleanspade 3,322]

i use a plummer for this sort of stuff. she is very usefull. and i would recomend one of these. from good working lines. of course. however these terriers do go to ground. contrary to popular opinion

[AlexDow 0]

Bedlington terrier is your answer we had one for years swell as 2 border terriers hard to get hold of though

[buster gonads 862]

Did you get what you wanted and if so what did you settle on and why, iam after a dog for simular work as you but struggleing TBH, fancy a good Plummer or lightly built lakey, i do like the look of the terrier x spanial though, bet that could do the job.

Edited November 19, 2011 by buster gonads

[Saho-man 50]

Im looking at getting a Terrier pup in the New year for when im out Mooching with the Shotty, Ill also want to use him on Rats, Thats why i want a terrier instead of a Spaniel or Lurcher. Plus the Wife doesnt like Lurchers and i need to keep the peace! Lol. Iv always loved Terriers and just want a companion for when im out Hunting, And to come to work with me Ect. But also needs to be spot on with the Kids which i know is all in how you bring the pup up. Iv had dogs before and used to Breed and Race Huskies but this will be my fist Dog for Hunting and taking with me were ever i go.

 

My question is i have no experiance Digging to Terriers and the last thing i want is to be out and about and he disapears down the nearest hole and me not being able to get him back. Is this fairly Likely?

 

I was thinking of a Lakie as i love the look of them and they seem to be fairly good dogs all round. But id be happy with a Patt or Border or Plummer, Just have to see what is about when i get a pup.

get small jrt x beagle.. u know beagle is a very gentle breed and friendly.. and excellent hunters.

 

and its not how u bring them up all the time..some will turn to biters no matter what u do

Edited November 20, 2011 by Saho-man

[wi11ow 2,657]

Did you get what you wanted and if so what did you settle on and why, iam after a dog for simular work as you but struggleing TBH, fancy a good Plummer or lightly built lakey, i do like the look of the terrier x spanial though, bet that could do the job.

 

 

she ok not the biggest catcher of rabbits but honest and my young begal x russall

[Rory4 267]

spaniel terrier if was me, i wouldnt say beddy mines a complete nightmare, any scent atall and she is completely deaf, she will only come back when has finished hunting. hopefully she will grow out of it!