Ferreting dog.

[lifelong cumbrian 1,789]

Any of you lads and lasses ever tried a pure kelpie for the ferreting job, had terriers, lurchers and a Collie for the job over the years. Seriously thinking of getting a kelpie bitch pup to work with the ferrets and be a companion dog as well for fishing and mole trapping and other countryside activities. A bit of input off experienced folk could be a great help, thank you.

[pengelli 365]

think phil Lloyd had a pure kelpie at one time I know he had half crosses as well come to think of it not seen him on for a while 

[pengelli 365]

yes they were mate but im sure he mentions a kelpie in one of his books or on here rings a bell somewhere don't know I could be wrong 

[lifelong cumbrian 1,789]

11 hours ago, W. Katchum said:

I got half x here that’s showing decent promise, early days so far but I’m liking the kelpiex way so far

ive had a bit of crack with the breeder of your dog mate, they are a nice type.

[Loton Moocher 1,252]

My mates one he uses on his cattle its a nasty ba....d and dont want to turn your back on it , they aint  for me

[forest of dean redneck 11,183]

Who's the fella had several pures on here, don't see him on anymore, was it Neal? 

[jigsaw 11,809]

21 minutes ago, forest of dean redneck said:

Who's the fella had several pures on here, don't see him on anymore, was it Neal? 

yeah neal had 3  i think...hes not on much these days 

[lifelong cumbrian 1,789]

3 hours ago, W. Katchum said:

If you ever wanna see mine I’m not that far away pal, an if you wanna wait till season starts I’ll sort a couple days out with her for ye if you want

Thanks for the offer mate. I have come to the conclusion after a lot of time thinking that i am going to try a pure kelpie, Been thinking which way to go dog wise for 12 months. I have retired my young lurcher to my son for a pet and my daughter is wanting my old beddy whippet (10) for a pet, she has had her for the last 3 months, that leaves me dog less but my mate has a good young marking dog. think the Lurcher job is buggered for me, less and less farmers wanting lurchers on, joe public always on the case, all i need is a good biddable marking dog that can do other things with me in the countryside and farmers will be a lot more accepting to a kelpie, Ive had a Collie which was great for me but i fancy a new challenge, I am the kind of person that will put a lot of time into a pup and get the best i can out of it. I have never had a Kelpie but have trained plenty other types so i am going to give it a go.

[lifelong cumbrian 1,789]

Just now, W. Katchum said:

Awsome, can’t wait to see ye results mate

Thank you mate, just need to find myself a nice pup of the right type, talking to experienced people to try and get a few pointers.

 

[Aussie Whip 3,822]

On 13/05/2020 at 06:56, lifelong cumbrian said:

Any of you lads and lasses ever tried a pure kelpie for the ferreting job, had terriers, lurchers and a Collie for the job over the years. Seriously thinking of getting a kelpie bitch pup to work with the ferrets and be a companion dog as well for fishing and mole trapping and other countryside activities. A bit of input off experienced folk could be a great help, thank you.

If they are like the working ones here you have to keep them busy.They aren't suitable for town life,if on a chain for any time they bark constantly.They have endless stamina and are tough and healthy.If you have the dog with you mostly she maybe ok.I'm talking pure working kelpies not pet type.

[jigsaw 11,809]

Just happens there's a litter for sale near me,.... I wouldn't mind one myself if I had room

[nothernlite 18,023]

Woman along from me keeps them pretty vocal and loads of energy 

[lifelong cumbrian 1,789]

2 hours ago, Aussie Whip said:

If they are like the working ones here you have to keep them busy.They aren't suitable for town life,if on a chain for any time they bark constantly.They have endless stamina and are tough and healthy.If you have the dog with you mostly she maybe ok.I'm talking pure working kelpies not pet type.

thanks for the post mate, something else to think about, its the barking that concerns me the most, last thing i want is a noisy ferreting dog.

[lifelong cumbrian 1,789]

1 hour ago, nothernlite said:

Woman along from me keeps them pretty vocal and loads of energy 

aye i know they are bred to bark Davie, thats what puts me off, another head banging day lol

[lifelong cumbrian 1,789]

1 hour ago, nothernlite said:

Woman along from me keeps them pretty vocal and loads of energy 

are they farm dogs or pets Davie