Hounds

[Mary 352]

See loads on here saying they getting lots of work for terriers due to hounds pushing them down, I've never used one or know f all about them. There is a crew local to me having good run of luck with one, a harrier I think, so is that the way to go, what's the best type to use on its own(not a pack).

I walked the legs off myself yesterday and checked a dozen or so places, no luck, but they are about, lots of scats and smells, couple of freshly kicked out places, see them regular on the lamp when after the rabbits. Would a hound aid my cause?

[Wales1234 5,546]

Not one hound no would be a nightmare for you more hassle than it's worth the lads mentioning hounds are talking of hound packs !

[Kaizer Sozĕ 266]

One's no good, you would need at least 6 GOOD hounds to be of any benefit. And even then you wouldnt put foxes in at the same rate as a pack. You would need permission for hunting with hounds as opposed to just terriers, insurance for hunting with hounds..& help to watch cattle, roads etc. Isolated kennels...hounds are noisy. Hound trailer etc etc def not worth it, join the local pack & help out!

[Dig-deep-draw-charlie 2,713]

I had one, was ok in small bits, but serious hound work I would need few!

[milliken 793]

In all fairness hounds can be hard work at times it takes a really good hound to find hunt a line and mark him to ground i only know of two that could do it regualy

as for starting your own pack its real hard work to start its not easy to get decent hounds to start your pack and chances are they wont be fox only

then you have the hassel of finding kennels witch is not easy its broke my heart we have had to move kennels twice you put loads of work and money into them then the owner has other plans

then you have to excerise every day then price of feed then worming flea treatment and so on

Then you need man power would be great to have two whips to whip in for you

but on the upside the buzz you get watching your pack go flat out in full song over the hill and then find them marking to ground is the best feeling

best luck what ever you deside

[Shovel shy 4,033]

Dont need isolated kennels.i keep 12 i live in a housing estate. Keeping one would be pointless in my opinion. Insurance and good help is a must. Hound work is something you need to be fully commited with

[Kaizer Sozĕ 266]

Dont need isolated kennels.i keep 12 i live in a housing estate. Keeping one would be pointless in my opinion. Insurance and good help is a must. Hound work is something you need to be fully commited with

Maybe I should have said 'Good Neighbours'..

[Shovel shy 4,033]

 

Dont need isolated kennels.i keep 12 i live in a housing estate. Keeping one would be pointless in my opinion. Insurance and good help is a must. Hound work is something you need to be fully commited with

Maybe I should have said 'Good Neighbours'..

ha yes that could be it aswell. Two lads on the row keep lurchers so pretty much used to dogs round here lol.

[ziggy 619]

Usta have 2 beagles both hunted,marked and took hold when they could brilliant little dogs work right up to a old age..great fun been out on moorland when hound pack had been out they had said nothing about but I still walk on an both times had found to ground good old days ...