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  1. white van man
    I think there’s plenty of types that would do what you are asking. The dog with the white socks is a pup. She always has her nose down and moves quick on scent. Problem with the 2 beddy whippets is they will hunt and hunt. I prefer a dog to check in every now and then or at least be able to get eyes on them. The spaniel terrier in the picture doesn’t range out but is handy for tight cover and flushing to the lurchers. I’m no expert and there’s lads out there that have decent dogs for this type of work. I do a bit of everything so just happy with what I’ve got.
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    Anyone using one of these?
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    Totally agree with you there poxon. The beddy whippets I go out with are decent. They Bush well and will go in any cover. Think it’s how you bring them on but there’s plenty out there that won’t go in cover. If you just wanted an out and out busher then go for a more bushing type. Terrier x spaniel, beagle spaniel and so on. I wouldn’t be without a busher now. See much more than when I just had a lurcher. Like you say it’s a game changer. He will keep a handful of lurchers busy!
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    Must have dropped his wallet and gone back for it
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    Mate was interested in this litter but has done his homework and decided to give them a miss. Parents looked like good dogs and people were helpful enough......but. Think it’s the dams 3rd litter so that’s a fair bit of time out of ‘grafting’. Not saying they won’t do the job but I would always try get a pup off someone who is genuinely keeping one back for themselves and mates.
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    They 2 I go out with work any cover. One is a half cross and the other is her daughter who is 1/4 cross. They cover ground quickly and range out and don’t leave much unturned. They are used for on the hills as bushers more than lurcher type work. They will let a little yap out if they are on the tail of something in cover but when out ferreting or lamping they are quiet.
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    Never worked pure Bedlingtons. I go out with my mates beddy whippets. Great bushing dogs. We are out today and they were busy. Good at putting on the pressure and marking. Not scared of any cover and definitely not jackers. Just got to get them from the right line I reckon
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    That would be my next move. My spaniel terrier over a decent bushing type terrier
  9. white van man
    Always be weary of a boxer with a straight nose!
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    Best part of the day
  11. white van man
    Nice one Igz. walks out over the summer and he will be good to go next season. ?
  12. white van man
    Only caught the back end of the season with my pup. She’s been mooching for a while and works pretty well with the busher. Started to range out with the older lurcher up the hills. Only had her out ferreting once but she did ok. Had 3 short nights on the lamp and she’s getting the hang of it. Will get plenty of walking in over the summer and get her going in September. Still young so no rush.
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    Cheers Ken. Might swap to it. Will shop around ?
  14. white van man
    £11 for 30kg on their sight. If washing your dogs off before them bedding down how long would a 30kg pack last do you reckon? How often do you lads change it or does it vary?
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    PM sent
  16. white van man
    They shouldn’t be called dog lads mate.
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    It’s anyone who is willing to act a pain in the arse for a few quid. Word on the street is that a couple of doormen near me are doing it to earn a few extra quid. Pay them more and they would prob come out with you and watch your back.
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    It’s all down to 2 things. Scumbags with a lack of respect. As said, most go about their business and bag up and go. I moved a few years ago and am struggling for permission. Farmers are happy to chat but as soon as you mention the word lurcher they change their tune. Last one I asked said that he had a neighbour reporting lads lamping deer on his land. When he went up in the morning the electric fence batteries had gone. Few gates stolen and 3 whole roe carcasses left in the field. How do you get an in on permission when you got that to go against. Never seems to be the local lads though.
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    The mullet we caught were in the bay around Port Stanley. It’s prob changed a lot since I was there. You got two choices over there. Make the most of getting out and about or drink for 3 months! There’s a few lodges you can go stay at if you get a couple of days off. We used to get the helicopter lads to drop us off at the remote inlets and then pick us up a couple of days later. Not as much health and safety back then either! There’s probably a fishing club set up over there now.
  20. white van man
    Spent some time there in the early 90s. Couldn’t do much over the winter but we did a spot of fishing over the summer. Sea trout and lots of mullet from what I can remember. Good place to be. Make the most of your time over there.
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    That’s the plan!
  22. white van man
    Liked reading his posts. Not my type of hunting but all the same he was having a good time and his dogs were out there doing the business. I would like to go to NZ one day. Don’t think it would matter where I was in the world, if I didn’t have my dogs it wouldn’t feel the same. My ideal would just be traveling the UK and Ireland, mutts by my side with not a worry in the world......maybe one day. !
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    Yep that’s what I have been doing with my young bitch. A sheep running in a field is totally different to one bolting out of cover or from behind a rock. Wouldn’t let mine out of sight unless I’m happy they are ready to be amongst stock
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    Next investment for me too. They rarely go out of sight of the Binos but when they chase and go out of view then it’s handy to know where they are.
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    That’s the way mate. Don’t praise him for coming back unless you have called him. Beddy grey should have a good nose. Getting out with other dogs will speed things up. I have a young bitch here that is 11 months. She’s getting there now. She’s picking it up off the other dog.
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