George Kinloch 16 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 hello, Im looking to get a terrier for mainly ratting and a small amount of ferreting, but Im unsure of which breed to get. the Patterdale was my first choice as my friend has one and its a loverly dog and a great worker (it does have a little lakeland in it as well), but i have come across the Plummer terrier. Im am looking for a family dog as well as a worker. i was wondering what peoples opinions are on which would be the most suitable for me? cheers George Quote Link to post
christian71 3,187 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 All off working stock will be fine for a bit of ratting and ferreting get what you most like the best yourself Quote Link to post
Cleanspade 3,322 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 both will make good little ratters. go for whatever you prefare Quote Link to post
fireman 10,869 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 The plummer would be better suited imo,if you want a terrier for ferreting with as well as bushing and ratting.I myself have never seen a pat you could take ferreting but have seen a few plummers you could,but that don't mean they don't exsist. Quote Link to post
bobby blackheart 1,209 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 if you dont plan to dig over it-get a plummer it will suit your needs better-you buy a patt and you will be digging it -atb 2 Quote Link to post
George Kinloch 16 Posted March 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 Thanks for the advice. I was worried about a pat disappearing down rabbit holes. What sort of height will a Plummer normally get to? Quote Link to post
bobby blackheart 1,209 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 look through a few old threads on them Quote Link to post
Britishbull24 131 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 Dog between 13-14 Bitch 11-12 Quote Link to post
George Kinloch 16 Posted March 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 Cheers for all the advice. Real help. Now to find a Plummer bitch from working parents. 1 Quote Link to post
Zerky 133 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 Plummer mate patts are no good for any thing! lol Quote Link to post
Rogue and running dog 26 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 I reckon a Plummer would be better suited for your needs pal Quote Link to post
wirral countryman 2,110 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 Dog between 13-14 Bitch 11-12 BB24,there are more oversized plummers about then ever,if only they were of the size you mention,I wish you luck,WM Quote Link to post
wirral countryman 2,110 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 George,a decent plummer or russell would suit you fine so long as its off decent workers with a brain,mine are capable of doing most things and make good all round dogs,a lot of terriers are limited by their owners and the time they have to give them but ratting,bushing and ferreting they enjoy,a couple of pics for you,WM 3 Quote Link to post
tinytiger 822 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 Dog between 13-14 Bitch 11-12 BB24,there are more oversized plummers about then ever,if only they were of the size you mention,I wish you luck,WM and not just new blooded ones either-what do you think is causing the increase in size-maybe some very busy plummer stud was carrying genes for largeness? Quote Link to post
ballickybill 9 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 digging go for a patterdale , leaky sink go for plumber Quote Link to post
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