eastcoast 3,729 Posted July 6, 2022 Report Share Posted July 6, 2022 I bought this book mid 1980's. Had not seen many, if any examples of some of the breeds/types. APBT, Akita, American Bulldogs etc. Within a few years I could have used the book as a spotter's guide ticking off the breeds when out and about. I do not have a problem with any of these breeds but prefer them not to be owned by cretins who have barely mastered how to speak or dress themselves let alone how to manage such impressive animals. I have noticed a change in recent years. The clueless casual dog owner now seems to prefer French Bulldogs or mini-poodle/cocker spaniel composites. Not as impressive looking but far less stressful when off the lead and making a beeline for your own animals at full pelt. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 1,787 Posted July 7, 2022 Report Share Posted July 7, 2022 On 05/07/2022 at 22:02, gnipper said: There's a few wire haired fox terrier about but I don't think I've seen a smooth. The first two dogs I remember growing up were a smooth fox terrier and a wire fox terrier x sheltie. Both were workers but this was back in the early 70s. Having said that, they both lived to a ripe old age so it'd actually be all the 70s and most of the 80s. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 14,558 Posted July 7, 2022 Report Share Posted July 7, 2022 When I was a kid a lot of dog lads had a couple of trail hounds as summer dogs for the crack racing over the fells Never see any kicking about these days. Used to love seeing them walking past , my mates misses used to walk miles with theirs with the Kids in the pram . bonny looking dogs . 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
C.green 3,203 Posted July 7, 2022 Report Share Posted July 7, 2022 (edited) Best looking unusual type ive seen is a certain line of bandog produced in the uk. I dont normally like this type of thing but was taken back by how agile and driven they are i had to get my hands on one. i like the look of hounds and pointers aswell ill tell ya what ya dont see much now is rottwielers. Can’t remember last time i seen one Edited July 7, 2022 by C.green Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 5,948 Posted July 7, 2022 Report Share Posted July 7, 2022 1 hour ago, C.green said: ill tell ya what ya dont see much now is rottwielers. Can’t remember last time i seen one Not many want them with a tail do they. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
borderboy 80 Posted July 7, 2022 Report Share Posted July 7, 2022 3 hours ago, THE STIFFMEISTER said: When I was a kid a lot of dog lads had a couple of trail hounds as summer dogs for the crack racing over the fells Never see any kicking about these days. Used to love seeing them walking past , my mates misses used to walk miles with theirs with the Kids in the pram . bonny looking dogs . It’s a shame this is not a more popular sport. If I lived the other end of the country it’s something I would try to get involved with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gypsydog94 4,328 Posted July 7, 2022 Report Share Posted July 7, 2022 4 hours ago, THE STIFFMEISTER said: When I was a kid a lot of dog lads had a couple of trail hounds as summer dogs for the crack racing over the fells Never see any kicking about these days. Used to love seeing them walking past , my mates misses used to walk miles with theirs with the Kids in the pram . bonny looking dogs . https://fb.watch/e6Mf668dnJ/?fs=e&s=cl Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 14,558 Posted July 7, 2022 Report Share Posted July 7, 2022 It’s suffering the same fate as pigeon racing with only the older folk into it . i suppose it doesn’t go with the new era type image of a bifold clad new build overlooking a kennel of screaming trail hounds at the bottom of the garden it’s quite a sight at the bigger races like at the border common ridings , egremont crab fair , all the way from Whitehaven to Berwick people had hounds for racing . sad to see it dying , but as it said in the video it’s a full time job itself at times 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gypsydog94 4,328 Posted July 7, 2022 Report Share Posted July 7, 2022 56 minutes ago, THE STIFFMEISTER said: It’s suffering the same fate as pigeon racing with only the older folk into it . i suppose it doesn’t go with the new era type image of a bifold clad new build overlooking a kennel of screaming trail hounds at the bottom of the garden it’s quite a sight at the bigger races like at the border common ridings , egremont crab fair , all the way from Whitehaven to Berwick people had hounds for racing . sad to see it dying , but as it said in the video it’s a full time job itself at times Is there much money involved in the trail running? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 42,875 Posted July 7, 2022 Report Share Posted July 7, 2022 3 hours ago, gnipper said: Not many want them with a tail do they. mates old man has a German import...cracking looking animal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 42,875 Posted July 7, 2022 Report Share Posted July 7, 2022 1 hour ago, THE STIFFMEISTER said: It’s suffering the same fate as pigeon racing with only the older folk into it . i suppose it doesn’t go with the new era type image of a bifold clad new build overlooking a kennel of screaming trail hounds at the bottom of the garden it’s quite a sight at the bigger races like at the border common ridings , egremont crab fair , all the way from Whitehaven to Berwick people had hounds for racing . sad to see it dying , but as it said in the video it’s a full time job itself at times I sent a lurcher/hound x upto Cumbria to a gentleman who bred and ran fell/trail hounds and hound X lurchers a few seasons ago..a very interesting and knowledgeable chap 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,190 Posted July 7, 2022 Report Share Posted July 7, 2022 See few rotties now and again seen a wire haired terrier this weekend not seen a smooth since last year and it did make stop n stare my grandparents had a Keeshond when I was little can’t remember last time I seen one , when it died they got a chow chow which I see 1 or 2 a year. I see odd Shetland sheep dog occasionally not seen a sheltie for a while . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 14,558 Posted July 8, 2022 Report Share Posted July 8, 2022 15 hours ago, Gypsydog94 said: Is there much money involved in the trail running? Nothing really mate compared to the input needed to make it decent Not really the point is it , it’s more the actual hobby 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grompz 703 Posted July 8, 2022 Report Share Posted July 8, 2022 spotted a pembrokeshire corgi the other day, havent seen one in years, mate of mine an irish lad, i used to work with on the roads had one, a real bad tempered little sod, but what a great guard dog he was,we used to take him ferreting and he was some dog for hunting and marking holes, only little legs but strong as an ox, maybe there are still a good few about, but i have my doubts, think they used them for herding cattle years ago in wales,the fella who had it was amazed that i knew a bit about them. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 14,558 Posted July 8, 2022 Report Share Posted July 8, 2022 15 hours ago, Gypsydog94 said: Is there much money involved in the trail running? Nothing really mate compared to the input needed to make it decent Not really the point is it , it’s more the actual hobby Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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