Flawless..

[FUJI 17,364]

funny you mention old don as your favourite,the last time ive seen dons sister in scotland i was very impressed with her,swept rabbits and knocked over any stuff that was put in front of her,also did not no when to get tired,a bit like your mate fuji,only problem i could honestly say is she would FUXKING eat you if you got between her and her owner,in the back of the van i was terrified to even look at her,your mate does not see that as a problem he said,because he mostly hunts solo,but it would be a problem for me,

Don don't have that issue Jack but their grandfather Bulpa whom I owned was the same with me,it would bite anyone who moved towards me in a fast or threatening manner and it did so,he never threatened to do it he did do it!! Was OK when the boys in blue wanted to peer in the van etc when I was in,the cnut was like a rabid dog and they never ever pushed their luck,he was like a lamb in the main but I knew he was a liability at times and I kept him under control in the main but some of the lads I hunted with teased him as they knew he'd go for them lol and several times he was quicker than them and sank his gnashers into them..I'm glad his bitch has done a turn for him Jack,like mine probably no world beater but honest and genuine in her work..that's always a good basis to start evaluating a dogs worth IMO..all the best fella

[dogs-n-natives 1,182]

Just a quick question guys..are you REALLY happy with your running dog/s? All of mine have flaws which would likely see them put on the dog merry go round at best or culled I dare say..maybe as I'm ageing I've come to terms and accept their misdemeanors for when I was younger I couldn't and wouldn't tolerate what I do to an extent these days..how about you guys,what or what not is acceptable or a definite no no when it comes to keeping a lurcher?

I usually find the specialist owners who only hunt one species, will be more likely to discard/cull a dog that doesn't excel in that particular pursuit (fair enough), but folk that hunt owt might be more inclined to work with the dogs strengths as long as it has something useful to offer. This means changing your outlook of this dog and they way you might have planned to work it, and some folk might not be willing to do that.

 

For instance, who would buy a bull cross for a hunting dog? For casting out over open hill or forest to locate, and catch or mark-in vermin for pest control. I didnt, I got one for lamping foxes, which he was great at (this was Pre-Ban) But, he was a born hunter, so I utilised him for this job and had 8 good seasons trying to keep up with him!

 

I could go on about all the old and new dogs, all had good and bad points or strengths and weaknesses.

 

I wouldnt keep a dog that lacked heart, I at least want dogs that are KEEN, this is essential to me. I also found that the good ones are showing good signs much younger, I like to see instinct coming through naturally, I dont want to have to 'train' any dog to work, they either want to or not.

[blackmaggie 3,377]

a very good post matey thats spot on

[dytkos 17,864]

My dogs are spot on, it's me thats the weak link in the chain

 

Cheers, D.

[morton 5,368]

It took me a while before i realised the main faults i encountered were often of the owners making and ego.My oldest bitch now threw to the Collie in her lineage,i knew when i kept her what her Collie nuances would throw at me later on,i still want a dog to challenge me at times and have never had one yet that was anything like perfect,saying that her brother and mother were as near perfect as ive had the pleasure to keep company with.

[bird 10,014]

 

Just a quick question guys..are you REALLY happy with your running dog/s? All of mine have flaws which would likely see them put on the dog merry go round at best or culled I dare say..maybe as I'm ageing I've come to terms and accept their misdemeanors for when I was younger I couldn't and wouldn't tolerate what I do to an extent these days..how about you guys,what or what not is acceptable or a definite no no when it comes to keeping a lurcher?

I usually find the specialist owners who only hunt one species, will be more likely to discard/cull a dog that doesn't excel in that particular pursuit (fair enough), but folk that hunt owt might be more inclined to work with the dogs strengths as long as it has something useful to offer. This means changing your outlook of this dog and they way you might have planned to work it, and some folk might not be willing to do that.

 

For instance, who would buy a bull cross for a hunting dog? For casting out over open hill or forest to locate, and catch or mark-in vermin for pest control. I didnt, I got one for lamping foxes, which he was great at (this was Pre-Ban) But, he was a born hunter, so I utilised him for this job and had 8 good seasons trying to keep up with him!

 

I could go on about all the old and new dogs, all had good and bad points or strengths and weaknesses.

 

I wouldnt keep a dog that lacked heart, I at least want dogs that are KEEN, this is essential to me. I also found that the good ones are showing good signs much younger, I like to see instinct coming through naturally, I dont want to have to 'train' any dog to work, they either want to or not.

 

good answer d/n/n same for me really as long give 100% in all they do, I can live with that

[bunnys 1,236]

i believe has one gets older we accept most flaws in animal and turn a blind eye where in yrs of past it would bug thee . training a animal to noty se all and everything has a threat ta master can be difficult and lots are culled but to some thee have there uses solo hunters etc and has likes have said there be times it may come in handy ,working animals do seem ta gel with early succeses and go on to develop a liking for said given quarry or game ,even ta the turning nose up ta some species i believe work em to there given vocation and crack on atb bunnys.

[jamie_rob 215]

I took on a dog had loads of flaws just because I liked the look of him. I know I was stupid but I tried my luck. He was a headbanger a right nut job. The elders would say you're wasting you're time get shot. The first couple of months I thought what am I doing he was ablank canvas just stared no expression or out so I took him to work with me for a bit and everything just started to click with him. He came good still had flaws but I worked around them. After year or so I was talking to the elders and they wlike I hear the dog turned out good. Alot of hard work went into it. He was a handful no disrespect to anyone who had him before me I join st don't think could handle him very strong big dog with a strong mind. You just need to work with you're own ability and work out the dog's to get the best out of it.

[Snifferboy 659]

I love my dogs, they are a part of my young family firstly and fore mostly, but I can't help getting a touch of the green eyed monster from time to time, when I see dogs I like doing things I would love mine to do. A good retrieve, not sloping off when I'm not paying full attention, but I don't see these as being my dogs flaws they are my flaws for not knowing how to get the best from them yet... So I'm going back to basics before I can expect anything from these 2 pot-lickers!

[blackmaggie 3,377]

every dog has a flaw matey if you want to nick pic best work with what you have and enjoy what they do give you the hours of pleasure you get and see theses internet legends they are just that and your dogs are just more than a grafter there part of your family so enjoy

Edited February 21, 2015 by blackmaggie

[Snifferboy 659]

every dog has a flaw matey if you want to nick pic best work with what you have and enjoy what they do give you the hours of pleasure you get and see theses internet legends they are just that and your dogs are just more than a grafter there part of your family so enjoy

 

[trenchfoot 4,243]

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Edited February 22, 2015 by trenchfoot