Mr Wilkes 2,915 Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 The pup has started to mark at hight now, he air scented this squirrel which I shot with the scout. 15 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
C.green 3,203 Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 Nice mate you cant beat a good catty dog. My terrier is the bollox for marking squirrels can walk out this time of year and just know hes finding ya shots at them. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jayjay 264 Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 Nice one....... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Wilkes 2,915 Posted November 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 Cheers Jay, the walks are getting a little bit more interesting now 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Wilkes 2,915 Posted November 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 5 hours ago, C.green said: Nice mate you cant beat a good catty dog. My terrier is the bollox for marking squirrels can walk out this time of year and just know hes finding ya shots at them. Sounds like a Gud un mate.In my younger years I had a little border/bedlington that was mustard on em mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andysparks 105 Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 7 hours ago, Mr Wilkes said: The pup has started to mark at hight now, he air scented this squirrel which I shot with the scout. Looking good mate! What do you think makes the best catty dog? Or is any breed up to the task and just requires the right training and introduction? The whippet dog I have at the minute isn't too bad, great at finding and marking but not so good at retrieving feather. He seem to mouth them alot and will only really carry them by their head! I lost my whippet bitch last year and she was excellent at both marking and retrieving. I'm hoping to replace her (once the ridiculous prices people are asking for pups comes down) and fancy a lurcher this time, I'm just not sure which cross? My mate uses a spaniel x patterdale and although is brilliant, it's just not my type of dog. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Wilkes 2,915 Posted November 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 I believe in getting them out at a early age imo they learn a lot quicker and bond better with you... he’s had all sorts of birds animals in his mouth ( all dead) and hunts like a gud un, as for retrieving we tug trained him and every thing he picks up is brought to dad for a game of tug.. imo I think most dogs regardless of breed will with the right training and entering make a good catty dog. I think we may be stuck with the price of pups for the for seeable future. But I look at it as you pay the money and you’ve got your hunting partner. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tatsblisters 7,950 Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 1 hour ago, andysparks said: Looking good mate! What do you think makes the best catty dog? Or is any breed up to the task and just requires the right training and introduction? The whippet dog I have at the minute isn't too bad, great at finding and marking but not so good at retrieving feather. He seem to mouth them alot and will only really carry them by their head! I lost my whippet bitch last year and she was excellent at both marking and retrieving. I'm hoping to replace her (once the ridiculous prices people are asking for pups comes down) and fancy a lurcher this time, I'm just not sure which cross? My mate uses a spaniel x patterdale and although is brilliant, it's just not my type of dog. My mate has a springer x whippet and is more than happy with it when mouching about with the catty . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 25,264 Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 Nice one mr Wilkes nothing more pure in my eyes, man dog and home made weapon things don’t get any better than that 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Wilkes 2,915 Posted November 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 His hunting up is getting better , he air scented this cock bird from the path. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fred90 3,099 Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 I use a first cross beddywhippet for mooching and everything else really. I am biased towards Bedlington blood as I have had quite a few. always fancied a pure whippet one day. Next one will be a three quarter cross. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the monkey 337 Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 good little video ,dogs getting switched on now 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Wilkes 2,915 Posted November 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 He is mate, it’s good to watch him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shortstraw 473 Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 On 28/11/2020 at 18:05, andysparks said: Looking good mate! What do you think makes the best catty dog? Or is any breed up to the task and just requires the right training and introduction? The whippet dog I have at the minute isn't too bad, great at finding and marking but not so good at retrieving feather. He seem to mouth them alot and will only really carry them by their head! I lost my whippet bitch last year and she was excellent at both marking and retrieving. I'm hoping to replace her (once the ridiculous prices people are asking for pups comes down) and fancy a lurcher this time, I'm just not sure which cross? My mate uses a spaniel x patterdale and although is brilliant, it's just not my type of dog. I’ve got a springer x lurcher........she puts all other lurcher/ hunting dogs I’ve owned to shame when it comes to squirrels. She’s brilliant to watch. I would really like my next to have springer in it when the time comes. Problem is nobody seems to breed them, mine was an accidental mating. I’d like 50% springer in there, but to be fair most dogs given a bit of time will do the job nicely. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shortstraw 473 Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 8 hours ago, Mr Wilkes said: His hunting up is getting better , he air scented this cock bird from the path. Coming on lovely 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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