LEGS

[waidmann 105]

you will find that short legged earthdogs may have trouble with vertical steps in earths( common on stoney ground),whether it is nonsense that a terrier "within reason" will fit in if he wants to or not......

we had a pretty big fox terrier who we did not use in narural earths for that reason.but any drainage man made earths he was a demon.

a smaller dog is more manouverable under ground no doubt.( chest size,not leg)

[donnyc 1,203]

its not the size of the leg but the size of the chest(span) that is important.

as in the post above the heart of a dog does the work.

we had a jagd terrier who put weight on out of season( every year!) and would squeeeeeeze himself into the 20cm pipes of the man made dens for the first couple of weeks,then he seemed to shoot in

if he wants in he will fit( within reason of course).

atb

SO i.ve got to look 4 heart in the dog first, then chest size i,ve got two bitches at the min (i'll get the tape measure out and double check if these sizes are right) one is about 9 or 10 inchs tall and has a chest span of about 6 inch and has a very bussy atitude when out the bush.The other, is her doughter and is 12inch at shoulder and about 8 inch may be 9 inch wide(seams to solid for size) and just seams to want to chase her mum when out 4 a hunt, (witch is starting to p!ss me off) and not the same drive as the mum, so all thing considered, should i keep the 42 week old bitch or get rid of her and just keep going with the mum. i'll try and put some pics up of the bitches over the next couple of days

Thanks

 

Just my take on it ,if your dog has a chest span of 6 inches and the other 8 inches best you get rid mate as they are not any use at all .If any disagree measure 6 or 8 inch and turn it into a circle .A big hob ferret probably goes 6 inch

[Wolly 4]

My Pat x Jrt has a 6" Chest Span But She Dont stand still to check her legs , and she lucks leggy

[donnyc 1,203]

Most dogs that are easily spannable probably go 12 to 16 inch if measured .As for big dogs getting there if they want it bad enough ,What in chalk? rock? small drains? Small types and strong types all have a place in any kennel .Knowing what to put where is the answer.IMO

[darrell jnr 16]

could nt agree more Donny...sensible answer fella certain situations call for certain dogs..eventually the fellas going to have to dig..(certainty)so if i was you mate take some one who,ll help you to dig...as there,ll come a time when the quarry wont or cant bolt??atb..darrell.

[Panna 68]

Just my take on it ,if your dog has a chest span of 6 inches and the other 8 inches best you get rid mate as they are not any use at all .If any disagree measure 6 or 8 inch and turn it into a circle .A big hob ferret probably goes 6 inch

 

Donnyc, I'm sure they measure others than you (and most people) do. Knowing what and how to measure is the key here.

 

 

ATB,

 

 

Anna

[Panna 68]

To the attention of Cat Hunter and Wolly: about spanning and measuring a chest of a terrier: http://www.google.hu/url?sa=t&source=w...uFKK7BhY5pbQ0Gw

 

 

I wish it will help you!

 

 

ATB,

 

 

Anna

[dev 227]

Sorry it may sound stupid, but i'd like to know are short legged terriers better at den work (as in not neading to get dug out)

is there size limets that wound make a dog to small(size and or weight) and get knocked around to much?

 

If his feet reach the ground he should be ok

what he said

[cathunter 8]

THAT WAS A GREAT WAY TO WORK OUT HOW TO SPAN MY DOGS, THANKS TO ALL FOR THE IN PUT, I'VE LERNT ALOT. THE DAY I STOP LEARNING WILL BE THE DAY I'M 6 FOOT UNDER. CHEERS

[deadlock 0]

IMO heart will get most dogs there but still short legs are better for mobility under ground

[cathunter 8]

THANKS EVER BODY. you've been a great help. tryied putting up pics but its not going to happen at min(human/computer disfunction)

BUT ON A GREAT NOTE. BOTH MY BITCHES ARE SPANDBLE. I GOT a SHOCK when i found that out. muct be that the pup has long hair that i thought her chest was bigger. CHEERS