10B LAD 0 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Hello I'm new to this site and new to working dogs. My 12 year old has an interest in fishing and has now taken a interest in hunting. I bought him a bedlington whippet cross which he has trained to receive,sit,stay etc. and I was wondering how old he should be before he can start on rabbits. Local boys have given us loads of different ages. Cheers Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
welshdragon 6 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Hello and welcome hope you enjoy W.D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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wexford Pa 84 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 :welcome: to <b> THL <b/> should prob start running him at about 8-9 months old, but take it easy wit him, dont expect to much at a young age.. 1 or 2 runs at a time is plenty then leave him for another few days or a week.. main thing is not to over do it wit him n keep him interested, if he gets too much too soon he'l lose interest n confidence.. Hope this helps.. Pa Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,592 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Hello and welcome mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pencoed hunter 7 Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Hello and welcome to The Hunting Life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thomps125 49 Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 welcome to the site mate in my oppinion dont run on any game untill 12months a dog is still growing up untill this age dont expect alot of jumping or hard running all this comes with time by all meens take the pup out and let him see some bunnys or maybe other dogs running them day or night it mite get it into his head you yourself will no when he is ready but like already said dont expect loads my bitch only just turned 12 months a month ago i feritd 2 rabbits took to a nice feild (football pitch) droopped the rabbit let it get a distance slipped her and off she went and brort back to hand alive she hasnt had anyfin for the last month because i havent botherd ime just keepin her fit pluss nufin been cut round here yet all the best Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Prince_Jimmy 0 Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Welcome to The Hunting Life. Enjoy! all the best with them mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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