socks 32,253 Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 I've decided that the young bitch i bred cloud is not going to make it as a full time working dog in my team ... she just can't mentally handle the job and with my workload growing the bitch is getting put under more pressure than she can handle ... she is a good ferreting dog with a fantastic nose and marks 100% ... she will hunt and find rabbits in any terrain in any weather ... has endless stamina and is no slouch ... the bitch has put a lot of game to bed in her young life ... I've started her lamping and although far from the finished article doesn't miss much ... she can jump like a kangaroo but will go under or through rather than jump unless she is on the arse of something .... she loves human company and is very obedient ..... Having bred the bitch I am gutted but it is what it is and can't be changed ... she will make somebody a cracking little working dog whether mooching ferreting or lamping ..... I had a home set up for her but due to sensible reasons that option is now not on ..... This pup will not be going to just anybody and will only go to somebody sensible trustworthy and a long term and respected member of here ...... If anybody is interested drop me a pm ........ 4 Link to post
ginger beard 4,653 Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 sorry to read that socks.it must have been a hard decision. 1 Link to post
Jackbullx 12 Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Amazing looking dog couldn't imagine getting rid of mine, must be hard all the best mate 1 Link to post
Tommmy27 94 Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Sad news mate hope you find her a good home. Link to post
forest of dean redneck 11,754 Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 When I seen this for some reason I thought you was going to have to put a dog down All the best with the rehoming. Link to post
Wild-Bill 500 Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Great offer for somebody that. Cracking looking bitch. Can she only hand say 1-2 nights a week socks? Hope you find a good home. Link to post
roybo 2,873 Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 She's still a baby surely she can come good? How old is she socks? Link to post
lanesra 3,994 Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Tough decision there socks , she's a stunning looking bitch , atb finding the right home for her . Link to post
ginger beard 4,653 Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 ready made ferreting dog for somebody.probably the hardest discipline to learn too.not to mention she knows what a lamp is. 1 Link to post
Tiercel 6,986 Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 It takes no little mettle to be that honest about a dog you have bred yourself, for yourself. I think it says a lot about you. TC Link to post
billhardy 2,343 Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 What the problem why she don't suit ,lots a rabbits may iron her issues out . Good luck with her .atb bunnys. Link to post
socks 32,253 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 The issue is I do this game every day for a living and I need a dog with a certain mindset and she just doesn't have it ... the bitch will happily work two or three days a week with the odd night thrown in but I'm away a fair bit working and I've got a cracking trailer set up with the dogs in one side and the ferrets in the other but when it gets to three four or five days the bitch just doesn't like it and I've been around dogs long enough to know it's not going to change .... as an example I recently did 877 miles in three days covering 17 different jobs ... it takes a certain type of dog to put up with that and unfortunately cloud doesn't have it ......... 9 Link to post
socks 32,253 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Ye breeding another litter? Nope ...... Link to post
billhardy 2,343 Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Socks how old this bitch now to much to soon of everything has a souring effect mentally has more than physically ,I know your job entails plenty mileage plus graft but kennel rest Cana be beaten travelling like one says can be gruelling more so for a sapling learning the trade .breeding can help and there be some breeds that are needy types , good luck finding her a good place atb bunnys. 1 Link to post
socks 32,253 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 What ye replacing her with mate? I already had a pup on hedging my bets incase Tilly didn't get back from her injury ...... 1 Link to post
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