whippetlad1976 33 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Imo if a small terrier can do it then why cant a bigger dog Atb Quote Link to post
terrierjohn 49 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Any breed will take fpx no matter how big or small i once met an old keeper who had a small lab take the odd fox so he said the dog did have a few badges on him so i never doubted him i personally used to have a 23inch sal/grey/whippet who took fox for fun though at first she ran beside them until she was nearly two before she took her first one Quote Link to post
johnny boy68 11,725 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 once owned a little 1/2 grey/whippet 20 tts and a 25tts 3/4 grey 1/4 collie and it was the little bitch who would take charlie single handed...........yet the big dog didn't want to know.If the dogs got the minerals it dosent matter what height it stands in my oponion Quote Link to post
terrierjohn 49 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 And just to add to my last post before the bullx became more popular it was mostly beddyxgreyxwhippet that was used for foxes it was a bit more of a scrap but they done the job bullx just do them more efficiently and end the fox quicker Quote Link to post
lee81 190 Posted October 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 height is only one factor build is another why rush. Have a bitch here over twenty five thirteen months and she wont see a fox til early next season what is the rush is there no rabbits or hares this season to hunt and perfect the skills of running and catching. i agrey im not going to rush im only after rabs and long ears goner wait to next season when my dogs 22months shes 11months 22tts and just starting on the lamp fingers crossed for a good season Quote Link to post
FightTheBan 1,147 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 "A dog doesn't need a lot of skill to run a fox like it does a hare pre ban" That comment alone RFYL makes me think you haven't done as much as you claim. FTB 1 Quote Link to post
lee81 190 Posted October 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Hares!!! .. and skills. A dog doesnt need to have a lot of skill to run afox like it does a hare(preban).. I have 2 dogs just under 23" mate..(both do single handed, one did it at just under 12mths, the other was over 2yrs, no bull in them) If i were you i would double your dog up with a seasoned fox hunter..Let it see and learn the ropes. Thats if it wants to, as if it doesnt there is nothing you can do... The reason people hold them back is for them to mature become of age, because once they've jacked pal, there not a lot you can do..A young dog getting a face full of fox alone, can be quite off putting... thanks for some good advice atb lee Quote Link to post
bunnys 1,228 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 right there skinny if only there was more like ya self ther would be far less failures on the heavier stuff 19 ths my last young dog was entered flying now and this dog was bred specifically for the jobsingle handed all the way the only way Quote Link to post
snap 15 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 (edited) "A dog doesn't need a lot of skill to run a fox like it does a hare pre ban" That comment alone RFYL makes me think you haven't done as much as you claim. FTB have to agree with ftb,before the ban a dog that was used for regular fox control (not just the odd 1 here and there)that had a high catch rate requires a dog with running skills and a lot more. dont under estimate old reynard Edited October 20, 2010 by snap Quote Link to post
Skinny 29 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 a dog can never be the worse off for being held back on foxes no matter what size or breed. There are alot of lads about now that under estimate the benefits of hunting rabbits and hares to the development of a good healthy running style. Plenty of time then to look for a fox. I never double up for fox on its own or not at all. this is how i have done every lurcher i have ever owned and it works for me. Quote Link to post
snap 15 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 a dog can never be the worse off for being held back on foxes no matter what size or breed. There are alot of lads about now that under estimate the benefits of hunting rabbits and hares to the development of a good healthy running style. Plenty of time then to look for a fox. I never double up for fox on its own or not at all. this is how i have done every lurcher i have ever owned and it works for me. well said skinny Quote Link to post
terrierjohn 49 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 I agree a dog thats double up cant be classed as a single handed dog and sooner or later will get used to being doubled and might not want to do it on its own and a dog thats not single handed cant really be classed as a good dog more of an intermediate Quote Link to post
runforyourlife 361 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 a dog can never be the worse off for being held back on foxes no matter what size or breed. There are alot of lads about now that under estimate the benefits of hunting rabbits and hares to the development of a good healthy running style. Plenty of time then to look for a fox. I never double up for fox on its own or not at all. this is how i have done every lurcher i have ever owned and it works for me. I totally agree skinny... Like i said, one of my dogs was 2yrs old beforei even let her to fox.... Quote Link to post
runforyourlife 361 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 "A dog doesn't need a lot of skill to run a fox like it does a hare pre ban" That comment alone RFYL makes me think you haven't done as much as you claim. FTB lol, why what have i claimed to have done mate? Never once have i said any number to foxes caught. Theres myself my mate and diary that know that.. And i think the comment as far as i am concerned is correct...Both my dogs caught their 1st ever ran fox, they didnt catch there 1st hare... They probarbly get 2 in 3 charlies that get up once bushed out of the ruff.... If they were doing this every day on hare, they would considered a shit hot hare dog... So your point is FTB? plus you see quite a few more fox running shitty and look pissed up with a dog behind them, than you do a hare... In fact, when i think on... You did that digging post, then that guy came along, and told you you didnt know what you were talking about, as you got all your depths wrong and didnt know how to read your finder... Everyone thought what an arsehole that fella was, and all backed you up, as you "had your own way, and means of reading your finder and doing things" You have just totally contradicted yourself mate, by doing exactly what he did to you... Dont think that i am in anyway bothered what you think, or wether you doubt i have done what "i claim to have done on fox" which there hasnt been a claim... They were my views pal... A hare is harder to run and course than a charlie, am i aloud to have that view... I see many run, and this is the conclusion i have drawn up... Quote Link to post
runforyourlife 361 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 lol, maybe all the permission i have around me, to keep them down, i should go give it up, and tell the farmer, i am claiming more than doing,.... Quote Link to post
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