olliedakennard 0 Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 (edited) Hi all, i have started to become intersted in working dogs on rabbits, we take out my friends patterdale terrier at the moment and it can catch the odd few young ones but doesnt have the mind or the speed to catch a rabbit at full pace. As i say i am really interested in getting a dog that can work rabbit out ferreting. And also be able to catch rabbits out lamping. I would not want this dog just to work but i would also want this dog as a pet and a companion. I have seen a few dogs like the lurcher, greyhound, whippet, bedlington and saluki. My parents are not the most keen but i think they can be persuaded, my dad wants a dog that will be a pet and a worker not just the working type, he wants a springer as he had them when he grew up, but i do not want one for the abvious reason that they will not be of any help to me out ferreting. I am not looking to buy one right now but i want to make the right choice. I want a shortcoated dog that is very fast and brainy. What size (tts)? SO can anyone give me any advice and tips on the subject??????? ATB OK Edited March 30, 2008 by olliedakennard Quote Link to post
Guest dotty Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 what else!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post
Guest smashygadge Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Hi all, i have started to become intersted in working dogs on rabbits, we take out my friends patterdale terrier at the moment and it can catch the odd few young ones but doesnt have the mind or the speed to catch a rabbit at full pace. As i say i am really interested in getting a dog that can work rabbit out ferreting. And also be able to catch rabbits out lamping. I would not want this dog just to work but i would also want this dog as a pet and a companion. I have seen a few dogs like the lurcher, greyhound, whippet, bedlington and saluki. My parents are not the most keen but i think they can be persuaded, my dad wants a dog that will be a pet and a worker not just the working type, he wants a springer as he had them when he grew up, but i do not want one for the abvious reason that they will not be of any help to me out ferreting. I am not looking to buy one right now but i want to make the right choice. I want a shortcoated dog that is very fast and brainy. What size (tts)? SO can anyone give me any advice and tips on the subject??????? ATB OK hello i would say most dogs working dogs can be a good pet aswell as a companion but for the brains your looking for id go with collie x grey you can get them smooth or ruff coated and size would depend on the breeder i suppose id say a good 25tts is a good alrounder good luck Quote Link to post
olliedakennard 0 Posted March 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Hi all, i have started to become intersted in working dogs on rabbits, we take out my friends patterdale terrier at the moment and it can catch the odd few young ones but doesnt have the mind or the speed to catch a rabbit at full pace. As i say i am really interested in getting a dog that can work rabbit out ferreting. And also be able to catch rabbits out lamping. I would not want this dog just to work but i would also want this dog as a pet and a companion. I have seen a few dogs like the lurcher, greyhound, whippet, bedlington and saluki. My parents are not the most keen but i think they can be persuaded, my dad wants a dog that will be a pet and a worker not just the working type, he wants a springer as he had them when he grew up, but i do not want one for the abvious reason that they will not be of any help to me out ferreting. I am not looking to buy one right now but i want to make the right choice. I want a shortcoated dog that is very fast and brainy. What size (tts)? SO can anyone give me any advice and tips on the subject??????? ATB OK hello i would say most dogs working dogs can be a good pet aswell as a companion but for the brains your looking for id go with collie x grey you can get them smooth or ruff coated and size would depend on the breeder i suppose id say a good 25tts is a good alrounder good luck Thanks mate. Everybody keep the pics going. What can i say to my parents that are highlight about the fast working dogs. Quote Link to post
roadrunner 0 Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 (edited) just on what you say id go for a whippet/grayhound or a bedlington/grayhound........ just my apinion .....the high light of lamping and ferreting is you will not be getting drunk and into bother with the law (providing you got the land owners permision) Edited March 30, 2008 by roadrunner Quote Link to post
Guest smashygadge Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 id say to your parents their as loyal and calmer than any springer and they can enjoy plenty of rabbit stew lol Quote Link to post
Guest dotty Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 they never shit in the house, never sit on the sofa, never steal food, don't run off Quote Link to post
olliedakennard 0 Posted March 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Excellent help guys but i want a definet type of dog to go for can anyone find any links or clips of these dogs working or pics of any atb ollie Quote Link to post
leegreen 2,244 Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Any dog you choose mate will make a great companion, maybe some thing that would protect your house (always a plus for the parents) Collie crosses make good house dogs and are very versitile. good luck. Quote Link to post
Guest smashygadge Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Excellent help guys but i want a definet type of dog to go for can anyone find any links or clips of these dogs working or pics of any atb ollie take a look threw hunting life gallery their a few videos on youtube Quote Link to post
olliedakennard 0 Posted March 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Just gunna go through the galleries, I always imagined collies as farm dogs and not that quick, i also dont want a dog that wont mind a bit of a knock about when working rough ground and a dog that can cope with it. Keep the advice coming please gunna get mum to read this later to show how good these dogs really are. Please HELP cheers all much appreciated. ollie Quote Link to post
Guest smashygadge Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Just gunna go through the galleries, I always imagined collies as farm dogs and not that quick, i also dont want a dog that wont mind a bit of a knock about when working rough ground and a dog that can cope with it. Keep the advice coming please gunna get mum to read this later to show how good these dogs really are.Please HELP cheers all much appreciated. ollie i said id never have a collie untill i got my lurcher always kept bulls but he is one hardy dog never suffered from any problems apart from running into a wall my fault ofcourse lol but still shuck it off and pinned that bunny but id say ruff coat are the hardier my opinion Quote Link to post
artic 595 Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 they never shit in the house, never sit on the sofa, never steal food, don't run off :clapper: Quote Link to post
olliedakennard 0 Posted March 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 I dont know how these are bred but i found them on the gallery like the look of all of them. Anyone know how they are bred. ANyone got any pics of collie x then? Quote Link to post
Guest smashygadge Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 their collie x id say and i posted mine collie x greyhound Quote Link to post
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