What Defines A True Terrier Man

[singles 56]

Well said ,lonespade , tree hands , just to add , I think he must be time served , not a one hit wonder having a few decent dogs doesn't make anyone an expert , its keeping going after the good dogs sorting through the shit , and that only comes with time

Edited January 21, 2017 by singles

[rob284 1,682]

Being honest about what you've got to others and most importantly yourself. The ability to bring out the best in a dog with good upbringing and entering. Respecting the quarry, dogs, landowners and other lads in the game. And patience.

[lonespade 51]

Money is the ruination of the dog game.still there is a lot of genuine guys out there.1 story sticks out with me.we paid 275 quid for a lakeland bitch .fetched it up proper.never switched on at all.load of shite.when I phoned the breeder and told him.he wanted to buy it bk for breeding .no f***ing chance.it was pts .then a mate gave us a terrier pup .free .wouldn't take a bean.had 7 good seasons with her.

without greed, money is just paper.

[waltjnr 6,704]

tattoo's!

[jiggy 3,209]

Been not only able to tell lies to other terriermen but if they visit you in 3 seasons time to be still able to remember those original lies so they don't catch you out plus the ability to convince some gobshite that the 3 year old dog your selling him hasn't been even tried or spoilt yet but has great potential and will make a good one.

[downsouth 7,228]

tattoo's!

And a skinhead

[kirstysdad 827]

 

tattoo's!

And a skinhead

 

I have been a skinhead for a while now pity its all natural lol

[Shovel shy 4,033]

Somehow managing to breed from your at best average dogs in your kennel while still banging on about good old dogs from the 80/90s that we're world beaters but for some reason have not been bred from.mind boggling

[rippem 455]

To me a dog man puts his dogs first. They make sure there caught up on shots, they have clean water and bedding and food on a daily basis. When there hurt they get proper medical treatment. You can have and bred the best line of dogs and have great working dogs but if you dont take proper care of them then your not a good terrier man. Your just a guy with some dogs..

[j316 119]

Cold nose and a glossy coat

[Apache... 2,588]

Humility goes a long way...

[MOLE265 792]

Leather a plod that kicks your dog.

 

Loyalty to your warriors

Loyalty to the lads in your tight circle

Loyalty from the lads in your tight circle.

Edited January 21, 2017 by MOLE265

[super d 85]

Patience

[downsview 448]

Being gay or at best bisexual

[neil cooney 10,416]

Being honest about what you've got to others and most importantly yourself. The ability to bring out the best in a dog with good upbringing and entering. Respecting the quarry, dogs, landowners and other lads in the game. And patience.

IMO you nailed it Rob when you said the ability to bring out the best in your dog.

There's lads go through life having owned plenty of good terriers but the same lads got rid of plenty that would have made it in a good terrier mans hands.

Honesty in ALL aspects of life is a conscientious decision that we make ourselves.

Being able to dig and knowing what you're doing around a dig takes loads and loads of experience. Some will pick it up quicker than others but it should be something you should become good at with experience.

But consistently getting the most out of terriers from puppy hood to a long working life of a high standard takes a stock mans eye and not many have that.