Pig dogs

[stevebro 7]

Hi there,

At home here in New Zealand we dont have much coursing type hunting hares and rabbits but we love hounding the local pig population. We mainly use X bred dogs of all breeds and sizes, but i have been thinking of starting my own line of dogs recently and wanted to start with a good base. My thinking of along the lines of bull X whippet. The reason being the pigs here get a fair bit of hunting pressure and can run miles in tight bush and gorse, and wanting a fast, small, hard stopping type dog.

My Questions 1. What bull do you commonly use? i prefur English bull terrier.

2. When you X these breeds which way do u mate, bull over whip, or whip over bull, for a lean build?

3. Does anyone have any wellbred 50/50 pups planned, that can prove their line from good hunting stock?

4. Do they trail bark (bark or whine while chasing game)?

 

i have also had a bit of a search through past posts, they seem to be love em or hate em.

Any info, tips or past experiences would be appreciated. Is there a market place for hunting dogs and pups?

Cheers Steve.

Edited November 27, 2011 by stevebro

[the big chief 3,099]

i would go bull whippet gh how hast are the pigs

[LAZYBSTARD 225]

whats the winters like you might need something with a bit of hair on it

[stevebro 7]

i would go bull whippet gh how hast are the pigs

Hast?? u mean fast i guess, in the open the dog will out run the pig, but in the crap if the pig gets a head start, can outrun the dogs and stay ahead long enough to escape, sometimes hours. Apparently a pig can reach top speed in three strides of approx 35kph

Edited November 27, 2011 by stevebro

[stevebro 7]

whats the winters like you might need something with a bit of hair on it

Quiet mild in the north island here.

[donkdaniel 236]

If your using it through bush mate I wouldent use a whippet and also if you need it to stay for a couple of hours whippet hasn't really got stamina to do this love to see a bull deerhound Gray on them good coat good staying power and decent size to keep em pinned till you get there ph ye and plenty of bottle that's what I would try ps my brother is out in taupo he droped all the hunters off over there with his helicopter nice work if you can get it atb chris

[burto 18]

have you thought of a staffordshire terrier or the bull mastiff to x breed short coat but got loads of guts

[bryson 562]

wheatonx grey or a deerhound x grey would be my choice mate

[slips 114]

cathoola hounds x with pits should do the trick

[Beddy-Poacher 30]

dhound x grey x bull?

[foxdigger13 114]

Have a look on ozziedoggers, and ask the lads on their who are from NZ,

 

Cheers fd.

[MickyB 327]

you ant a good bull terrier as the catch dog and some type of scent hound to take you to the pig wouldnt cross the bull it needs its pure size,strength and tenancity to hold it while you get there

[Bogger 243]

to be honest mate your asking some folks advice that have never left there own country nevermind visited yours,your the only one who can know what breed is best to use on your ground

[kent lurcherman 1]

ive chatted to poeple that use doberman crosses for the pigs out there

[slips 114]

you ant a good bull terrier as the catch dog and some type of scent hound to take you to the pig wouldnt cross the bull it needs its pure size,strength and tenancity to hold it while you get there

cathoola hound x pit if it was good anuf for alabanner lot to catch boar