retrieving dummies like a Labrador but not lamped rabbits

[skycat 6,172]

Just come back from a mooch with my trusty hounds, one of which I could happily have drowned in the lake ... at the time. Whilst most of the time Schuck is obedient, retrieves rabbits beautifully, even when there are other dogs around, when it comes to red furry things her feral nature takes over. Inside a very dense bramble the size of a house, I had to wait until the cow had finished venting her spleen before she'd come away. You might say that's no great problem, but it could be when it's getting dark and there's millions of dog walkers wending their way on innocent strolls after work. At least she had the decency to catch the thing in deep cover, and I suppose it could have been worse: she could have retrieved it to me on the path in full sight of all the passers by.  A few more grey hairs to add to my rapidly increasing collection!

[skycat 6,172]

3 hours ago, nothernlite said:

What a dog lacks I one thing can.make up in.other things bird atb

Yes, quite agree. In the case of my current lurchers the thing they lack is speed, but more than make up for it in determination, never-ceasing to hunt (OK, that's both good and bad depending on where and what you are doing), and a canny ability to slide through the deepest cover like eels.

[Casso 1,256]

Don’t give up on this pup bud , he’s only learning his trade, if you start believing the pup won’t,  he defiantly  won’t 

People just passing opinions then calling them facts ?

one dog can react differently to a situation than another, that’s nothing got to do with chemistry , it’s temperament, everydog will have elements we like and dislike , focus on the positive, 

in reality when we invest our time into a dog we end up lookin for traits we like in ourselves 

build trust, the relationship is the key, don’t confront or discipline in your space , hand feed , you don’t need to take the pup everywhere, just give it quality time when you do get the chance, don’t over stimulate in the house, 

If your pup is retrieving already there is something there to work on, the last pup worked here buried a heap of bunnies before he came right 

Relax and enjoy the pup on your tod , and believe 

 

[Phil Lloyd 10,736]

In my opinion,...not all lurchers/running dog composites will retrieve their catch,...fact...

 A sensible and caring owner sometimes has to accept that fact...

 

 

[Casso 1,256]

They won’t all retrieve that’s is a fact  , no doubt ,

why they won’t is very much open to speculation and worth investing in

 Every dog is an open book but not everyone can read between the lines, ✌️

[Phil Lloyd 10,736]

Fair play...

[luckyplum 50]

wow very deep !! and interesting, cheers plum !