Rich286 0 Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 Hi everyone New to this site and as yet not into hunting. However, I am interested in dogs and the different breeds, their abilities, uses and characters etc. I wondered if there was the ideal 'All Rounder'. A dog that could hunt, kill, retrieve and if need be, become a guard/protective dog as well. I have a ten year old daughter and would like to know which breeds develop strong bonds with their owners and have protective natures? A cross breed, I guess - a Lurcher type no doubt. in particular I would be keen to understand the mix and why. At the moment I am interested in Staffies and Patterdales. To the point where I have been looking for a Staffy x Patterdale. However, when I have been searching the add pages, I am coming across a lot of different crosses. Hence my question. Looking forward to all your advice. Many thanks in advance P.S. When I say hunt, I'm thinking of Rabbits and Hares - something that I can eat. Not bothered about Ferreting - yet. Not into Fox hunting either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hagar 5 Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 Try a bull x whippet, good moochin dog ,house dog ,hares are not legal now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich286 0 Posted December 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 Thanks Hagar Didn't realise Hares were illegal.......I guess their numbers are dwindling? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,399 Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 Hello and welcome mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fensaluki 35 Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Thanks Hagar Didn't realise Hares were illegal.......I guess their numbers are dwindling? Not at all mate,hares are more common now than they have been for years.Its a politics thing fella. Welcome in anyway bud ATB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
luke ferret 39 Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 ferreting is a good way of gettin rabbits bud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swifty123 0 Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 whippet x bull x greyhound Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamp king 0 Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Hi everyone New to this site and as yet not into hunting. However, I am interested in dogs and the different breeds, their abilities, uses and characters etc. I wondered if there was the ideal 'All Rounder'. A dog that could hunt, kill, retrieve and if need be, become a guard/protective dog as well. I have a ten year old daughter and would like to know which breeds develop strong bonds with their owners and have protective natures? A cross breed, I guess - a Lurcher type no doubt. in particular I would be keen to understand the mix and why. At the moment I am interested in Staffies and Patterdales. To the point where I have been looking for a Staffy x Patterdale. However, when I have been searching the add pages, I am coming across a lot of different crosses. Hence my question. Looking forward to all your advice. Many thanks in advance P.S. When I say hunt, I'm thinking of Rabbits and Hares - something that I can eat. Not bothered about Ferreting - yet. Not into Fox hunting either. you cant go wrong with a saluki whippet greyhound for your first lurcher mate they brilliant. especially for small quarry that you want. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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