bunnys 1,228 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 lsheperd types coliies cattle dogsall will fit the bill for woodland ,mine are expected to work dense cover foresry etc.my own personall favourite hunting ,coursing animals brung up round deep woodland has welps usually go on to be good around the cover crops .atb bunnys. Quote Link to post
PoshPikey 560 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 A GWP x would do all that and more. A GWP would probably do it without the need to dilute their blood but if it had a bit of greyhound in it then it would be perfect for following up. 2 Quote Link to post
fireman 10,869 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 The best woodland dogs by far i have seen have been colie x's from a line down my way,they just seemed to have the nack. Quote Link to post
Lloyd90 509 Posted February 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 The best woodland dogs by far i have seen have been colie x's from a line down my way,they just seemed to have the nack. How much collie is in them ? I have read a 1/4 c 3/4 g would be best for first timer and lamping, but would they then lose there ruggedness ? Quote Link to post
Bosun11 537 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Yep, Dogs & Natives hit the nail on the head, bring 'em up on it. Simply choose which type of lurcher would suit your needs and get 'em out as puppys over the ground you want to hunt. I've always hunted woodland and dunes but with dogs that have known that terrain from puppys. Quote Link to post
Sirius 1,391 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) It's just educating the dog, but I would opt for a robust type of dog, with enough size so it can afford to take a knock or two Edited February 3, 2014 by Sirius Quote Link to post
baw 4,360 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 I'd go for a first cross personally myself. Something that ain't to fast but fast enough. Collie grey would do it. Quote Link to post
fireman 10,869 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 The best woodland dogs by far i have seen have been colie x's from a line down my way,they just seemed to have the nack. How much collie is in them ? I have read a 1/4 c 3/4 g would be best for first timer and lamping, but would they then lose there ruggedness ? Not a clue mate,but there solid built for the job things and i've yet to see one wimp out on cover running and imo a 3/4 gh x would be a tad light for woodland running as you need a good broad chest to handle busting through cover and you need a good bone to handle the knocks the dog will be getting,but like i say just my opinion. Quote Link to post
dustyj 63 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Ive got a lab xgreyhound bitch very robust durable dogs quick off the mark catches rabbits easy on lamp good mooching dogs with a very good nose. Quote Link to post
pip1968 2,490 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 my dog pip loves working the woods he has my heart pounding when chasing rabbits through the rhoddies and i can hear branches snapping but wouldnt have it any other way Quote Link to post
forest of dean redneck 11,548 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Ive got a lab xgreyhound bitch very robust durable dogs quick off the mark catches rabbits easy on lamp good mooching dogs with a very good nose. Not seen a litter advertised for awhile ,what it's look like? Quote Link to post
Wales1234 5,490 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Got a straight bull x and lurcher to lurcher bitch work woodland no problem they just get use to it same as another other work Quote Link to post
South hams hunter 8,921 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Nicks line fireman? Quote Link to post
fireman 10,869 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Nicks line fireman? . Quote Link to post
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