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    DnN was also feeling the effects of the previous night, taking every opportunity to catch up on missed sleep. In this instance Luna the GWP looks particularly disgusted. We pushed on through the cover, often coming across fresh pig sign, their pungent smell heavy in the air. I heard bay ups in the distance several times, but I was determined to keep Klyde on the slip until there was something really close. By now, he and Brutal were learning the game, and showed a huge amount of interest in the sound of the other dogs baying, which I was very pleased with. Witch continued
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    After a successful days digging on the Wednesday we decided to go down town for a nice meal and a few celebratory beers. It turned out that the restaurant we ate in (whose name now escapes me) not only had several very agreeable waitresses, but was also hosting a birthday party for the owner's 22 year old daughter. This raven haired beauty was a leading member of the Budapest young persons choir, and we were treated to a live music performance during the course of out meal. Unfortunately the plan to have one or two quiet beers went somewhat awry, and it wasn't until well after midnight t
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    Some of the pigs had scarily large cutters. I was really impressed at the size of the red hind. The hunters were very kind and allowed us to feed our dogs on the deer gralloch. This was well received, but slightly embarrassing as Witch puked up her dinner on DnN's boot during the speeches. She re-ate it, but was sick again a further 3 times before she eventually managed to keep it down. We were also given the deer heads and feed. This proved to be excellent dog food for the week, even if it meant that the van smelled like an abattoir for the entire trip. As I was sleeping in
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    After the 2nd drive we all adjourned back to the hunting lodge for a delicious dinner of spicy Hungarian sausage, with a kind of thick vegetable soup and home made bread. Pudding was a tasty apricot pastry. The afternoon's drives passed pretty much without incident. The big dogs were all hors d combat so it was just the terriers. Brutal and Witch were fitted with the GPS collars and off we went. However, neither of them strayed very far from my side. The drives followed the same outline as the morning's, with plenty of 'Hopopopo' calls to urge the game on to the guns. At one po
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    Bays could be heard at several times during the first drive. However, my dogs were either being carried or off doing their own thing. DnN with his immaculately trained GWP was always just to my right. She watched, and showed great interest in the sound of the bay ups. At times a particularly obstinate pig would hunker down in a thick patch of cover. The beaters dogs would bay, the beaters would shout and occasionally some of the beaters would fire their shotguns in the air. This was eventually enough to get the pigs to break and run. However, those that knew the game would turn and
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    The drives normally started and ended in these rides. They were also used as 'roads' for the fleet of Toyota Hilux which served as transport for the guns. There was also a tipper version for the game cart. The concept was much the same as a driven pheasant day, keep in a line and drive the game towards the guns in a nice even stream. The guns were arranged on high towers at the ride intersections, or at strategic places in the open. The dogs were released at the start of the drive, and hunted up as they wanted. My little black Patterdale bitch (Witch) stuck quite close to
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    Im typing 1 handed while feeding the baby, give me a chance!
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    Earlier this month Dogs-n-Natives and I had the pleasure of hunting in Hungary for 4 days. I have been twice previously, but this time we were driving over so we could hunt our own dogs. After a marathon train journey DnN and his GWP Luna arrived at mine. After a quick meal of meat (thanks to the post Christmas Atkins diet) and a final check of equipment, we loaded up my dogs and set off in my trusty T reg Vauxhall Astra. After a quick 23 hour drive (!) via Eurotunnel we arrived at Budapest and met Panna, our host for the week. The initial plan was for us to camp at a nearby campsite
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    Me
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    Been over 3 times now. Flew twice and drove once. Was 1400 miles and 23 hours each way...
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    The European badger is the same on the continent as it is here. They live in setts dug from the earth. They can live in large clans or can be found individually. Very generally speaking; In the lowland agricultural areas the setts do not get as big as there are no laws protecting them. If they are damaging agricultural interests then the tenants are vacated and the sett reduced or destroyed. In the more mountainous areas setts can be as old and as large as any in the UK or Ireland. All digging to these dogs is done legally on permission. The digging is very relaxed and unhu
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    Here is mine of unknown breeding. Came free from a pet home Apr last year. Have spent the last 8 months bonding with him and entered him last week. He is still learning his trade, but is very keen. I hope he will continue to learn and improve as he grows in experience. Unfortunately the previous owners had him castrated in an attempt to calm him down before passing him on to me.
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    No worries mate, I appreciate your input.
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    Both kinds of earths exist in the hunting club area. The dogs are spannable. Sometimes the dogs will need the tube widening to get up to the quarry. Sometimes not.
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    The adult dogs are all regularly worked to ground on fox and badger. As to actual measurements, I will ask the breeder and get back to you.
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    My contact also has proven adult dogs of the same bloodline available for sale. These dogs have completed a season of work below ground, as well as all the breed tests. However, these are considerably more. If you are interested, PM me.
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    I use the Bellman and Flint collar with a Barryvox Pulse box. I find it to be accurate and easy to use. Many of my digging friends use a similar set up, and have no complaints.
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    Thanks for the questions and interest guys. I offer no opinion as to whether these dogs are any better or worse than current British terrier breeds. For a bit of background, these animals are owned by a gentleman who lives in Eastern Europe. In that region, it is impossible to deny permission to hunt on your land (by law). Similar to the German hunting regime, if anyone is familiar with it, the country is divided up into hunting clubs which then manage the hunting in their area. If you are a member of the hunt club you have carte blanche to dig within your hunting area. These d
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    I have been given the opportunity to import some Jagdterriers from Hungary. The dogs are owned and kept by a friend of one of my Hungarian friends. They are of the line of Astor Von Astrata, a famous Serbian dog. I thought I would offer you gentlemen the opportunity to own and work some dogs of this bloodline. The cost for an imported pup, including microchip, pet passport, vaccines and delivery to the UK is E800 per pup. If anyone would like anymore information, or to register their interest, PM me. Ug
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    The worst sheep killers are often collies gone rougue.
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    Its how I plan on entering my Beddy-Whippet...
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    If he nips at you, put it in the f***ing ground!
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    Cheers Gnash mate. I've got a degree but there's well educated and then there's well educated, I just ask a lot of questions and learnt a bit while finding the answers over my years. Nah, no banker, I'm loosely labelled a Physicist. Spent my years at Loughborough Uni so all that sport and fitness lark rubs off on ya eventually so I like to keep myself active. You getting your mugshot up big man? Your a hell of a lot younger than I was expecting as well. When were you at muffborough? 2006 to 2009 mate. 'Muffborough' LOL, with a 3:1 male to female ratio it's more like cockbo
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    Cheers Gnash mate. I've got a degree but there's well educated and then there's well educated, I just ask a lot of questions and learnt a bit while finding the answers over my years. Nah, no banker, I'm loosely labelled a Physicist. Spent my years at Loughborough Uni so all that sport and fitness lark rubs off on ya eventually so I like to keep myself active. You getting your mugshot up big man? Your a hell of a lot younger than I was expecting as well. When were you at muffborough?
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    Sorry man! Had quite a few PM's and need to get back to most of them! No worries mate. Ive got a dog and a 22lr and 243 so can cover deer (obvs not on the lamp!) foxes and rabbits. Got a hand held and scope mounted light as well.
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