Moll. 1,770 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I could be wrong as times change and science moves on but i thought DNA could only tell you who the parents are, and that is if you have their DNA available to compare? He is a cracking looking little dog, looks a proper Whirrier You will have some years of fun with him bushing and mooching about Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crorider 174 Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I could be wrong as times change and science moves on but i thought DNA could only tell you who the parents are, and that is if you have their DNA available to compare? He is a cracking looking little dog, looks a proper Whirrier You will have some years of fun with him bushing and mooching about I think she might have just made it up cos she was sick of people telling her that her dogs half pitbull. Its a lovely dog though. Cheers Moll, He is a proper whirrierhua lol. Im sure i will do. Cant wait for my car to finally be fixed so i can start driving him somewhere decent again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
South hams hunter 8,921 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I was joking, that dog may have tenacity but can't be game Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crorider 174 Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 well i was deadly serious 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Millet 4,497 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Good on you Crorider.. i like to see a bit of confidence but don't get too cocky and try to take some of the advice offered onboard..that little dog of your's may struggle on some bunnie's in big open space's but i am sure you will have some fun time's ahead with a bit of ferreting and lamping of bunnie's in the right spot's.. .. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 20,500 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 a whipporkiehuahua could be the next big thing.... well no so big... might make a decent micro ferreting dog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crorider 174 Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I'm only messing around, ive said all along that hes never gonna break any records, just joined this site cos i wanted some general advice cos i wanted to work him(for both our enjoyment). That fact seemed to get some peoples backs up but ive actually found some really helpful people on here and cant wait really get into the swing of things now. Does anyone know of any good books for a beginner? Something that covers a bit of everything ie diet, exercise, ratting, ferreting, lamping etc.? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlefish 585 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Maybe that wee dog might be better suited to catching rats? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Millet 4,497 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I'm only messing around, ive said all along that hes never gonna break any records, just joined this site cos i wanted some general advice cos i wanted to work him(for both our enjoyment). That fact seemed to get some peoples backs up but ive actually found some really helpful people on here and cant wait really get into the swing of things now. Does anyone know of any good books for a beginner? Something that covers a bit of everything ie diet, exercise, ratting, ferreting, lamping etc.? I would not bother with book Crorider..all what you need to know will be on here once you have picked the wheat from the chaff.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
South hams hunter 8,921 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 The books tend to be opiNionated drivel, have read a few and you can always see what the persons chosen sport was as that sectioned was well written the rest would just be guesses. Could perhaps read running dog maintenance to learn about the dog but wouldnt suggest any on how to work the dog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crorider 174 Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Maybe that wee dog might be better suited to catching rats? I think youre probably right there, its just a matter of finding permission somewhere now. Definitely think rats will be good a way to start Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crorider 174 Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Cheers I'll get myself a copy of running dog maintainence then. I read an article from that book on here earlier actually, quite an interesting read. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KittleRox 2,147 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 (edited) Maybe that wee dog might be better suited to catching rats? I think youre probably right there, its just a matter of finding permission somewhere now. Definitely think rats will be good a way to start forget the rats bud, I haven,t read the whole thread but from what I have read it seems you want to work the dog like you would any other lurcher or whippet and as far as bunnys go your wee dog will obviously have its limitations but it may be handy in other departments whether it be bushing/ferreting etc I,m sure you,ll have some good times with the wee fella, so my advise would be to try and take him ferreting at first and then try him on the lamp, atb Edited August 28, 2012 by KittleRox 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crorider 174 Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Maybe that wee dog might be better suited to catching rats? I think youre probably right there, its just a matter of finding permission somewhere now. Definitely think rats will be good a way to start forget the rats bud, I haven,t read the whole thread but from what I have read it seems you want to work the dog like you would any other lurcher or whippet and as far as bunnys go your wee dog will obviously have its limitations but it may be handy in other departments whether it be bushing/ferreting etc I,m sure you,ll have some good times with the wee fella, so my advise would be to try and take him ferreting at first and then try him on the lamp, atb cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiercel 6,986 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 (edited) The good guys have won!!!!! This guy? has got what he asked for, advice on working his dog. No matter what the breed, the dog has the instincts there, so why not utilise them? Well done to the sane minority. And well done to the OP for not giving in to the bullies, and giving as good as they got. TC Edited August 29, 2012 by tiercel 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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