rabbit tourmentor 29 Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 well ive got an american bulldog bitch i didnt get her me sister did but its mine now im am surprised on how much hunting instinct she has shes got a good nose on her she marks holes chases rabbits and squirrels right to the point. is there anything i can do to get her picking them up??? thanks in advance r.t Quote Link to post
craigyboy 1,274 Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 well ive got an american bulldog bitch i didnt get her me sister did but its mine now im am surprised on how much hunting instinct she has shes got a good nose on her she marks holes chases rabbits and squirrels right to the point. is there anything i can do to get her picking them up??? thanks in advance r.t take her out with experienced dogs if poss she shud soon pick it up, pardon the pun Quote Link to post
rabbit tourmentor 29 Posted October 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 ok thanks mate will try that she came so close to some rabbits today 3 good runs she must have been 8 yards maybe away from them its just that final stage were she needs improvement i know shes not a greyhound but she well do for me is their anything else i can do cheers Quote Link to post
craigyboy 1,274 Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 ok thanks mate will try that she came so close to some rabbits today 3 good runsshe must have been 8 yards maybe away from them its just that final stage were she needs improvement i know shes not a greyhound but she well do for me is their anything else i can do cheers try getting her to retrieve a bunny skin mate Quote Link to post
johnk 0 Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 cross her with a greyhound or whippet Quote Link to post
Headshot08 36 Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Any pics of the dog mate? Steve Quote Link to post
rabbit tourmentor 29 Posted October 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Any pics of the dog mate? Steve i did try putting some up the other day but im a computer idiot i dont think you realise shes more like an alaunt then a english bulldog its just getting her there Quote Link to post
bullmastiff 615 Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 To be honest mate, your probably in the same boat as me with Tia (Bullmastiff) she's got endless amounts of prey drive, good nose and is quick for her breed! but she's only ever caught rabbits more by surprise (flushed from hedges, snatching from their seat etc) than on full runs, even if she does get behind them she can't turn quick enough to strike. Just leave her to it and enjoy! it'll keep her fit and you can have a lot of fun, but freezer fillers they aint! Cheers Luke Quote Link to post
Guest smashygadge Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 my pal takes a boxer out occasionally with a whippet seems to get involved .but their not the fastest turners are they ive seen small adjile dogs struggle their .but who noes .iam sure it will get one or 2 and if you get them lamped right and close they will bounce back of fencing walls allsorts and then the dogs on hand to pick up .have fun Quote Link to post
rabbit tourmentor 29 Posted October 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 cheers boys well she was nearly there last night a squating bunny about 5 yards in front ok what are do is carry on walking her along the hedge line were the rabbits come threw and hopfully are be getting a nice colie cross soon Quote Link to post
Guest smashygadge Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 cheers boys well she was nearly there last night a squating bunny about 5 yards in front ok what are do is carry on walking her along the hedge line were the rabbits come threw and hopfully are be getting a nice colie cross soon thats it collie x a good choice ,but their will be times the big dog will win providing it enjoys it ,its all good or it will get disheartened or if its good with ferrets no harm in it pinning a few in the nets Quote Link to post
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