hunting with jrts

[jazz_11 5]

hiya i did put a post up in the ferreting section, with not much success. i was wondering what type of hunting do people do with jrts other than ratting, are they any good, with ferreting, as in chasing after bolted rabbits and retrieving them.

also if anyone has a jack russell that they want to give away, or am after something as young as possible for a fair price.

. please let me know what u have

thanks

jazz

[Little Butch 16]

Theyre good bushers and most terriers have the kill instinct

Take it ferreting and see what she makes of it mate

Butch

[jazz_11 5]

i need to get one firs please anyone i am desperatly after one, pup preferd wud be coming to a loving and working home

anymore info.

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[Little Butch 16]

Some people also work them to fox underground

Butch

[dogs-n-natives 1,182]

are they any good, with ferreting, as in chasing after bolted rabbits and retrieving them.

Im not being cheekey here, but I would have a serious re-think if I was you.

 

You wont catch many rabbits with a terrier for a start. Plus many will never retrieve.

 

If ferreting is what you do most of, and you want a dog that will mark used warrens, catch and retrieve bolters efficiently, watch over your nets and be easier to train than a terrier, then I would STRONGLY advise a lurcher.

 

If you wanted a terrier because you only want a small dog, then go for a whippet or whippet cross. The collie and bedlington crosses are small, but excellent ferreters companions.

 

You will find there are dogs bred specifically for most jobs. Ferreting/rabbiting isnt really a job for a terrier.

 

These are just my opinions! But Im trying to help you though, im not just throwing a spanner in the works.

 

All the best

[Little Butch 16]

Yeah jack russels might catch the odd rabbit in cover but just aint quick enough for ope fields.

Go for a beddy whippet or a jack russel x whippet ?

Butch

[jamie d 92]

get a lurcher mate!

[SEAN3513 7]

both well said.........

 

jr's good bushing dogs..........as previously said

 

can make a good ferreting companion but will need plenty of input....and i mean plenty....stubborn little buggers.

 

i would go for whippet or whippet x as little butch advises

 

all the best

 

Sean

[jack_russels. 6]

jack russels are great companions they will do whatever u train them to where abouts are you from as i no where theres a jack russels for sale hes one years old and is semi working

[jazz_11 5]

ok thanks guys, i am looking for a pet aswell, so if its not really good at ferreting not a problem will just use persies,

wat type of pets do they make..

[jazz_11 5]

also im in south wales.

[dogs-n-natives 1,182]

jack russels are great companions they will do whatever u train them to where abouts are you from as i no where theres a jack russels for sale hes one years old and is semi working

What???????????????

You would honestly sell this lad a terrier for ferreting!

Can I just ask, why are you so keen to buy earthdogs and keep them as ferreting dogs/pets??????????

[mouse 282]

terriers are bred for one job and its not for catching f*****g rabbits.get a whippet.

[SEAN3513 7]

terriers are bred for one job and its not for catching f*****g rabbits.get a whippet.

 

dont do it mate.....thats good advice............great for a pet..........will run all day but will never catch a rabbit in open fields...........and will not do it easily anywhere else.

 

wouldn't be fair on dog or quarry...........sorry mate but you need to have a rethink!!??

[dev 227]

terriers are bred for one job and its not for catching f*****g rabbits.get a whippet.

well said