Choosing a dog ?

[Guest ripstop]

Ok, so its best to stay away from patterdales as i dont want a dog going to ground all the time.

Leon

youve got it in one, not being nasty mate just an opinion. all terrier men (diggers) will say the same, id go with a bedlington whippet as they are good for mooching , good in cover and if you ever want to lamp rabbits youve got that option, = they tend to be a loyal dog, all the best ripstop

[Little Butch 16]

Cheers but i dont like the beddy x whippets, they just look to skinny lol

Ive just seen pics of poachers old staff x russel and isnt it a belter

Would you buy a male or female dog if oyu were me ?

Leon

[Guest ripstop]

Cheers but i dont like the beddy x whippets, they just look to skinny lol

Ive just seen pics of poachers old staff x russel and isnt it a belter

Would you buy a male or female dog if oyu were me ?

Leon

poachers staff russell was cracking dog but was bred like that for a reason but at the end of the day its your coice cheers rip

[Little Butch 16]

What as the reason ?? I think it was crossed with a rough coated russell, sounds good.

Where would i get a dgo like that though ?

Leon

[dev 227]

a dog bred like that is going to go to ground on you,and it wont be pretty!! get an irish terrier or a wheaten

[young1982 1]

Leon-b,

Mate I’m not having a go but what’s the point of asking people for advice when you’re not going to take it? It sound like that you’ve already made your mind up and you have gone with looks over working ability.

 

Don’t think by crossing a staff with a JRT your going to end up with the dog you have inside your head (I hope that makes sense).

[Guest ripstop]

Leon-b,

Mate I’m not having a go but what’s the point of asking people for advice when you’re not going to take it? It sound like that you’ve already made your mind up and you have gone with looks over working ability.

 

Don’t think by crossing a staff with a JRT your going to end up with the dog you have inside your head (I hope that makes sense).

WHY DONT YOU TRY A SPANIEL, THERE EXCELLENT AT BUSHING, HAVE GOOD NOSES FRIENDLY AND GOOD COATS, OR MAYBE ONE OF THEIR CROSSES, ALWAYS AN OPTION AND NICE TO TRAIN IF YOUVE GOT THE TIME AND ENERGY

[Little Butch 16]

I see where your coming from guys, i am taking your advice i just dont like the beddy whippet, im just not looking for something that skinny and tall. But i have been looking at some of the other breeds you guys mention.

I've heard spaniels can be a bit scatty, although we have one on the shoot and its an amazing worker, it'll go through any bush after the birds.

Leon

[Hob&Jill 258]

Let the dog inside the tent you horrid person

[Malt 379]

Don't take offence mate, because none is intended, but you seem to be more interested in the looks of your dog, rather than it's abillity. Most dogs will take the occasianal rabbit or rat when the oppertunity presents itself, my brothers boxer gets the occasional rabbit. (not many mind!) If you want a dog as a companion & for the odd bit of sport here & there, get whatever dog you like, but leave the workers for working.

[Little Butch 16]

Alot of the time i dont use a tent I often sleep under a tarp.

I would like to do a bit more than just the occasional rabbit Ratting, Bushing for rabbits and take it beating.

Leon

[Guest oldskool]

for what you want mate a collie would do your job.... and theyre very biddable too... if it has to be a terrier then a leggy fox terrier type may be the ticket... if it does go to ground you can probably call it out

[Little Butch 16]

Cheers terrier man, yeah i defo want a dog with a good coat on it to keep it warm, will check out the collie greyhound whippet

Leon

[Malt 379]

Cheers terrier man, yeah i defo want a dog with a good coat on it to keep it warm, will check out the collie greyhound whippet

Leon

 

Might be a bit skinny for you, though!

[Little Butch 16]

Ohh yeah never thought of that, will give it a miss then. JOKES !!!

Leon