Bitch or Dog?

[Benellisupernova 104]

Hi everybody. I'm getting my first terrier (patterdale) in a few weeks from a litter my mate has. He has 1 bitch and 4 dogs but not too sure what would be best as my first terrier. I want it to work foxes but can not decide what i should go for, would a bitch be better as she would be smaller? What are your oppinions? Cheers everybody

[blackpack 70]

Hi everybody. I'm getting my first terrier (patterdale) in a few weeks from a litter my mate has. He has 1 bitch and 4 dogs but not too sure what would be best as my first terrier. I want it to work foxes but can not decide what i should go for, would a bitch be better as she would be smaller? What are your oppinions? Cheers everybody

its up to you bud, ive seen some bitches that can be harder than a dog, etc, the only factor is a bitch comes into season x2 a yr, if she makes the grade do you want to breed from her.

Good luck in your choice

[christian71 3,187]

It doesnt matter to the working ability dog or bitch

just pic the one you like the most

["Earth!" 503]

i prefer my bitches but its hard to find a good one compared to a dog.

[Benellisupernova 104]

Thanks Blackpack, i had thought of her comeing into season but we already have 2 bitches and would probably be easier to get another one, although they will be kept seperate. I'm not sure if i would want to breed from her yet but if i do get a bitch that is also a plus if i do decide to in future Cheers Christian, think I'll probably go for the bitch

 

Earth, do you think that dog's are more likely to make a good worker?

Edited November 30, 2010 by Benellisupernova

["Earth!" 503]

Thanks Blackpack, i had thought of her comeing into season but we already have 2 bitches and would probably be easier to get another one, although they will be kept seperate. I'm not sure if i would want to breed from her yet but if i do get a bitch that is also a plus if i do decide to in future Cheers Christian, think I'll probably go for the bitch

 

Earth, do you think that dog's are more likely to make a good worker?

 

 

not a better worker BUT,its harder to find a GOOD working bitch than a dog.

[mushray 246]

i prefer my bitches but its hard to find a good one compared to a dog.

agree bang on mush

[mushray 246]

Good bitches are the little key to a tidy yard of workers...mush

[Attack Fell Terrier 864]

I prefer to keep dogs, Bitches coming into season can be a nightmare if you've got dogs as well.

[wexford Pa 84]

If u come across a litter of a long line of really good workers id take a bitch, if she works to a good standard u could have the option of breeding her and they could really make u a nice family of workers..

.... Pa