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  1. dogs-n-natives
    All the best with the pup Telf.
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    the better foxers Ive seen certainly didnt pick and choose where to grab charlie, be it the tip of the tail or the head. But a few certainly switch to a throat hold when they can, not all. Its nice to see a dog that does it for sure, and Over America way where coyote feature on the list I certainly see the reasons for liking a throat dog. Once throated, a fox is as good as dead. But a powerful dog dont need to do this with a fox, as its dead already.
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    I liked to take folk out and see there dogs work various game pre ban, especailly after hearing all the hype about said dogs! A day that stands out in the memory, a 28'' bull cross dog got dragged all over by a fallow pre ban before finally grassing it, yet a 23'' bitch took a bigger buck the same day with no fuss, hock, neck, down. Said dog was a great foxer, yet the bitch would do fox doubled up only. Technique plays a bigger part in a deer dog, than it does for a strong fox dog that can grab charlie anywhere and crunch job done. Ive never come across a bull cross that refused ANY game,(whic
  4. dogs-n-natives
    Hey mate, you wont have to worry about your new pup jibbin' if its owt like the parents!! Is that him in your avatar?
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    Feck keeping a lurcher that COULDNT take fox or deer. I know a few keep specialised rabbit dogs, or hare dogs, but the rest should do the lot regular, with no issues.
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    I like my wee deer/grey, saluki/grey.. collie, she does well enough, but her drawback being that she could do with being a bit taller, to cover the heather etc better. Next generation I'll be looking at a large percentage of deerhound blood.
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    hahahaaa
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    Even worse mate. Is it stock broken, trained, used to jumping? theres a whole world of lessons and experiences that dog has missed out on during its most important time in life. I would no way even contemplate a trial with it, too much of a gamble for me, and with the ammount of scooling and training it would require, be a far safer option to source a good pup and give yourself a real chance.
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    Feckin Nightmare Tam
  10. dogs-n-natives
    Who's done what?
  11. dogs-n-natives
    I wouldnt take on an older dog, unless I knew the owner and knew EXACTLY what I was getting. been there got the tee shirt so to speak... but, I got my shotgun cartridges for free back then! I'd expect any 2 year old lurcher to have a fair bit of work under its belt, untried at 2 years dont sound good to me! Personally, I would avoid. DnN
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    My experience of training and working cockers, is that I found them, confident, bold, and hard... as in not soft natured at all. But there are so many strains that this will differ a lot. Mine were primarily beating dogs, but also went ratting, foxing, general vermin control, pigeon shooting, wildfowling the lot! They thought they were terriers! I dug to my black cocker a few times and he was mute, and in grips when he was uncovered! He caught several in cover too, killed without fuss. I was not one to stick to regimented training plans back then and they were out in the fields, riding on quad
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    Funny enough, the cross usually turn out somewhere between a pointer and a lab, in the way they like to work land (so train for both qualities, but to suit your requirements) I went down the road of pure GWP, even though Im a big fan of the GWP/Lab.. I see the cross breds working on a very regular basis, they are that bit more bidable than a pointer, and are happy quartering close-in to the handler.. they use air born as well as ground scent, and many of them will point. They also make cracking tracking dogs, fox finders/markers/hunters, general vermin finders, love dangerous game, wildfowling
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    Super heavy rain, can be frustrating for me at times, if the tunnels flood, and soil gets cloddy etc, it takes me that bit longer to get the job done. I agree its an enjoyable job, if the pressure is off, but I'd rather be out in the woods/fields, than stuck indoors all day, so overall I still enjoy the job... and when your lifting a decent haul of moles, ye soon forget about the toil of laying the traps. Plus the odd bonus of a rare coloured mole, or weasel or just seeing wildlife!!
  15. dogs-n-natives
    Aye, me too! f****n football !!
  16. dogs-n-natives
    Aye you have them in fine fettle mate, are they putting plenty in the bag?
  17. dogs-n-natives
    Great quality pictures, I really liike the buzzard vs eagle shot, good take!!
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    I'd assume most hound cross longdogs or lurcher, are bred mainly for daytime hunting-up over open land, or drawing cover/woodland, and make awesome dogs as part of a team of lurchers. Like skycat said, as its already treading down the failed lamp dog road, maybe try putting it to a more suitable job? Do you have mountain/hill permision, as this land usually needs a dog with nose and stamina, might do a great job there?
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    Still a bit messed up on chrome, so I just use explorer for this site, and alls well.
  20. dogs-n-natives
    Nice work Dan, not seen many posts from you in a while... good to see your dogs are still killin' those yotes!!! Your kids look keen hunters too!
  21. dogs-n-natives
    Anyone who owns Labradors.... look like twats every time they step outside
  22. dogs-n-natives
    The labrador took over from the old british retriever breeds, ( the lab, is generally 'easier' to train, and achieve a decent standard with)
  23. dogs-n-natives
    Grouse keeper I know has a decent one. It ranges and works a bit like a pointer. And its a very clever dog.
  24. dogs-n-natives
    Credit to you
  25. dogs-n-natives
    rex you can get them on ebay... on an sd card. I think about 60 quid the last time I looked.
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