Working terriers and terriermen

[hunt 30]

With todays climate towards hunting and terrierwork what's your opinions on modern day terriers and terriemen

I personally think like already stated in other threads terriers are unless bred by yourself or other decent like minded men of poor quality and for a newcomer coming into the sport god help them where do they look to aquiring one youd be in my eyes very lucky to buy one out of the paper but how many decent lads would then trust a new face hanging about you have your team all trusted men so how do you trust some one else it's impossible but without doing so we could risk doing further damage to our sport and to some a way of life when I look at posts on this site it becomes apparent that there is some knowledgable men but a lot more five minute wonders that have read all and know f@@k all but without proper education in ten years I see more and more lads appearing and bringing our world deeper into disregard take a look a the terrier shows and see the macho fools parading dogs about with lumps missing these dogs need Leving at home lads I even read on a show post asking for a strong dog class no disrespect meant I own a heavy dog but can you imagine the sites for all to be seen these shows are just ammo to be used against us in my eyes

[FightTheBan 1,147]

The responsinbility lies with those who will dish out pup after pup to anyone with 150 notes in their back pocket.

If the fannys didnt have terriers in the first place we wouldn't be in this situation. Ultimately we will all be responsible for the downfall of the sport unless we change fast.

 

I would sooner deep fry a litter of pups than give them to joe bloggs.

Just my opinion.

 

It is depressing to think what the sport will be like in years to come. I can count on one hand the number of lads I would go out with, and I know a fair few people.

 

FTB

[hunt 30]

I shudder to think

[just hunt 69]

There are some great young digging and hunting lads

out there realy on top of their game

They just love it

 

As for dogs with too many dinges ..well maby the show

field is not the place

[hunt 30]

And I don't doubt it mate but there is a lot more youngsters coming into the sport that arnt as good it isn't meant as a have a go at kids post more of a what's everyones view on making the Ill educated ones better

[Guest dee mac]

thats a tricky question in general i think the young people of today have no interest in fieldsports unless they are reared in a house have relatives or good neighbours that are into there fieldsports no young person wakes up and says feck it im going too start hunting so with that being the case its up too the people that have an influence on these young people too teach them how things should be done properly too respect there quarry there dogs and equipment etc etc plus they should be made too do as much of the lets say shitty side of things ie feching gear cleaning out vechicle after days outing cleaning kennells walking dogs etc so they see how much work goes into the different forms of hunting before you even get the dogs in the yoke ready for days sport then they can make there own mind up on weather the hard work is worth the joy of owning an honest working dog imo

[DottyDoo 500]

thats a tricky question in general i think the young people of today have no interest in fieldsports unless they are reared in a house have relatives or good neighbours that are into there fieldsports no young person wakes up and says feck it im going too start hunting so with that being the case its up too the people that have an influence on these young people too teach them how things should be done properly too respect there quarry there dogs and equipment etc etc plus they should be made too do as much of the lets say shitty side of things ie feching gear cleaning out vechicle after days outing cleaning kennells walking dogs etc so they see how much work goes into the different forms of hunting before you even get the dogs in the yoke ready for days sport then they can make there own mind up on weather the hard work is worth the joy of owning an honest working dog imo

 

 

 

[lukey 1,621]

How do the young lads that are genuine into it and do put in all the hard work get well bred pups? I know me and my mate have been lucky with a couple of pups we have had and we do know some good dog men,....But if we didnt I think we would be fecked! There would be nothing for us to do other than take chances on pups from papers, stuff we knew nothing about ect. We are always looking for pups of tested stuff but its not that easy to come by.

[Guest dee mac]

How do the young lads that are genuine into it and do put in all the hard work get well bred pups? I know me and my mate have been lucky with a couple of pups we have had and we do know some good dog men,....But if we didnt I think we would be fecked! There would be nothing for us to do other than take chances on pups from papers, stuff we knew nothing about ect. We are always looking for pups of tested stuff but its not that easy to come by.

some hit it lucky lukey and get a good wee dog early on and then the fire is lit then they show a good interest and are willing too do the hard work and not pretend too know it all then say they bump into a few of the older lads that know there game and in the space of about 30 seconds the older lads will know and be thinking theres a good lad with bit of interest must keep him in mind if i ever have a spare pup or even maybe invite you along for a days outing as the saying goes you make your own luck and if your straight and honest you ll not go far wrong .

[lukey 1,621]

How do the young lads that are genuine into it and do put in all the hard work get well bred pups? I know me and my mate have been lucky with a couple of pups we have had and we do know some good dog men,....But if we didnt I think we would be fecked! There would be nothing for us to do other than take chances on pups from papers, stuff we knew nothing about ect. We are always looking for pups of tested stuff but its not that easy to come by.

some hit it lucky lukey and get a good wee dog early on and then the fire is lit then they show a good interest and are willing too do the hard work and not pretend too know it all then say they bump into a few of the older lads that know there game and in the space of about 30 seconds the older lads will know and be thinking theres a good lad with bit of interest must keep him in mind if i ever have a spare pup or even maybe invite you along for a days outing as the saying goes you make your own luck and if your straight and honest you ll not go far wrong .

 

 

 

Edited to add,...Any spare pups you know where we are

Edited July 10, 2011 by lukey

[Guest dee mac]

How do the young lads that are genuine into it and do put in all the hard work get well bred pups? I know me and my mate have been lucky with a couple of pups we have had and we do know some good dog men,....But if we didnt I think we would be fecked! There would be nothing for us to do other than take chances on pups from papers, stuff we knew nothing about ect. We are always looking for pups of tested stuff but its not that easy to come by.

some hit it lucky lukey and get a good wee dog early on and then the fire is lit then they show a good interest and are willing too do the hard work and not pretend too know it all then say they bump into a few of the older lads that know there game and in the space of about 30 seconds the older lads will know and be thinking theres a good lad with bit of interest must keep him in mind if i ever have a spare pup or even maybe invite you along for a days outing as the saying goes you make your own luck and if your straight and honest you ll not go far wrong .

 

 

 

Edited to add,...Any spare pups you know where we are

ha ha you know we are very greedy and horde everything like scrooge plus you s are nt doing too bad from what i hear maybe you should send one too me

[lukey 1,621]

How do the young lads that are genuine into it and do put in all the hard work get well bred pups? I know me and my mate have been lucky with a couple of pups we have had and we do know some good dog men,....But if we didnt I think we would be fecked! There would be nothing for us to do other than take chances on pups from papers, stuff we knew nothing about ect. We are always looking for pups of tested stuff but its not that easy to come by.

some hit it lucky lukey and get a good wee dog early on and then the fire is lit then they show a good interest and are willing too do the hard work and not pretend too know it all then say they bump into a few of the older lads that know there game and in the space of about 30 seconds the older lads will know and be thinking theres a good lad with bit of interest must keep him in mind if i ever have a spare pup or even maybe invite you along for a days outing as the saying goes you make your own luck and if your straight and honest you ll not go far wrong .

 

 

 

Edited to add,...Any spare pups you know where we are

ha ha you know we are very greedy and horde everything like scrooge plus you s are nt doing too bad from what i hear maybe you should send one too me

 

Yes mate thats another thing,...Most of the genuine older lads we know do like to horde, only way to do it if your doing alot! If you got the work and the space then why not! We are happy with how we are getting on mate but as you know it could all go tits up at any time then we are in the shit lol,...The plan is to try n always have a pup or two kicking about, so just a case of keeping our ears to the ground,...You dont ask you dont get lol

[hunt 30]

I agree Lukey one hundred percent and without decent young lads then we are doomed every last one of us but for some to let an apprentice so to speak tag along wouldn't enter the equation so were doomed if we do and doomed if we don't

[wirral countryman 2,110]

Its a very tough question to answer untill you've took a few out and tried it,I have taken quite a few out over the last 40yrs and 99% will let you down,its nice when the odd one gets what its all about,there are too many that think it has to be about 100 mile an hour blood and guts,they miss out on the enjoyment of being in the countryside and taking in the whole event,its just a new hobby till the next thing to try out,good dogmen are born,its not something you can just learn in a flash,they are pack leader's that have gained the respect through experience,not out of a book or the internet,there are still some good kids coming through and most have grown up with dogs or the countryside in their background,I can still enjoy a good walk in the countryside at this time of year without the need to kill everything,"RESPECT" for their quarry and older more experienced dogmen would make it easier for us to give them a chance and the patience to actually listen to good advice when its offered,even when its something you don't wish to hear,atb,wirralman

[scottish carper ingram 40]

hey folks always been intested in terriers, mainly for bushing with my lurcher but digging is something that has always intrested me, im not intrested in getting terrier anytime soon, i have never been on a dig but would be more than happy to skivvy for someone just to get myself out there, the way i see it is you have to start at the bottom and work your way upwards, if anyone need a hand in leicestershire i would be more than happy to come along and give a hand, i know this is a little off subject but just letting you all know that there are young lads out there that are willing to put the work in and take advise from the dogmen that have more experiance, ingram