s.e.s.k.u 1,893 Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 What about a staffy?problem with staffs is coat imo. The one i had was sore as hell if he ran on stubble imagine one busting through bramble with their drive? Be a right mess . I had a mooch with a pal and his 3 Russell bitches yesterday and they put some rabbits up for the lurcher and nailed a couple in heavy cover that a lot of dogs wouldnt enter. Very good in cover and he digs with them also . Atb with whatever you choose Quote Link to post
BIG G wheton machine 1,594 Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 the problem with earth terriers is if when theyre bushing they could enter a badger set then it could all go tits up best with a biggr dog that rules the likes of that out 1 Quote Link to post
spindolero 1,109 Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 staffys work silent too though Quote Link to post
kps1979 1,308 Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 ive a border x patterdale, she's a good bushing dog, never stops when shes out, Quote Link to post
Eireman96 9 Posted April 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 contrary to popular opinion a lot of plummers will drop to ground same as any terrier. if you dont want it to ground, avoid any terrier small enough. The plan is to get something too big to go to ground, i want to take that option out altogether. Back to the staff arent they meant to be troubled enough with allergies/skin issues. Have seen a staff x russel and she was driven mad with her skin. Quote Link to post
Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 What about a staffy?problem with staffs is coat imo. The one i had was sore as hell if he ran on stubble imagine one busting through bramble with their drive? Be a right mess . I had a mooch with a pal and his 3 Russell bitches yesterday and they put some rabbits up for the lurcher and nailed a couple in heavy cover that a lot of dogs wouldnt enter. Very good in cover and he digs with them also . Atb with whatever you choose Your right there.. My salukix is always tore up from brambles and he has the same sort of coat as a staffy... Quote Link to post
Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 contrary to popular opinion a lot of plummers will drop to ground same as any terrier. if you dont want it to ground, avoid any terrier small enough. The plan is to get something too big to go to ground, i want to take that option out altogether. Back to the staff arent they meant to be troubled enough with allergies/skin issues. Have seen a staff x russel and she was driven mad with her skin. Has anyone ever used an irish terrier for bushing? See them from time to time going cheap non reg and nearly been tempted a couple of times Quote Link to post
mushroom 12,397 Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 What about a staffy?problem with staffs is coat imo. The one i had was sore as hell if he ran on stubble imagine one busting through bramble with their drive? Be a right mess . I had a mooch with a pal and his 3 Russell bitches yesterday and they put some rabbits up for the lurcher and nailed a couple in heavy cover that a lot of dogs wouldnt enter. Very good in cover and he digs with them also . Atb with whatever you choose Staffies are just plain simple bulldozers mine used to smash all types of cover for quarry and retrieves I agree regarding the coat mine use to get scratched to fec all over her head, ears, shoulders, belly etc never stopped her though, great nose too Quote Link to post
rob190364 2,593 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 personally if i was you i'ld get myself a wee cocker, your lurchers will catch more and after a while you'll wonder how you ever managed without one. it was certainly one of the best choices i ever made. my fella "the spaniard" that is a beauty pal!! Quote Link to post
Eireman96 9 Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 contrary to popular opinion a lot of plummers will drop to ground same as any terrier. if you dont want it to ground, avoid any terrier small enough. The plan is to get something too big to go to ground, i want to take that option out altogether. Back to the staff arent they meant to be troubled enough with allergies/skin issues. Have seen a staff x russel and she was driven mad with her skin. Has anyone ever used an irish terrier for bushing? See them from time to time going cheap non reg and nearly been tempted a couple of times I was trying to find working lines of this breed but i havent been havin much luck. Quote Link to post
csd_88 138 Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Have a read through this pal http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/topic/279477-show-your-bushing-dogs/ Quote Link to post
Moorside 642 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 From the bits ive seen about Irish terriers there supposed to be b*****ds for fighting other dogs mate. I know a few have said it but imho spaniels are made for the job pal. Atb Quote Link to post
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