dogs

[Col_c88 41]

Started ferreting without a dog but once i broke my patterdale to the ferrets i relised just how much more fun and succesful having a dog with you is... He seemed a natural. marked sets perfect.. if he doesnt look interested in an area.. theres nothing there.. it saves alot of time.... he pins rabbits in the net until i get to them too making for less escapes.

 

On friday im actually picking up a lurcher pup in the hope that i will be able to do those sets that arnt able to be netted up.. my patterdale marking and lurcher catching is going to be a very good combo.

 

I now wouldnt be out ferreting without my patterdale. ..

 

oh to add... if you watch your dog while your ferrets do their thing.. 9 out of 10 times you know where a rabbits going to bolt wich is handy

[GrCh 856]

cheers col, be nice to spend time with the staff in the field. , He's hard mouthed so I hope he doesn't grab any rabbits in the net lol

[slips 114]

i used staffs ebt american bulldogs scot bred. all mark earths and worked well with ferrets and love a bit of rattin too