Coon hound/ Bloodhound
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doric_prince
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Never heard of them till now. Named base on a dog to hunt raccoons according to wiki. Although apparently the far woke have recently try to get the usa kennel club to change the name due to offensive alternative meaning, as is the cultural fashion theses days with a lot of history……. Nice looking dog.
Dunwaters
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Jeez man do a bit of homework.
Why on earth are you doing this?
If it was a sensible option, you wouldn’t have to ask.
They are very prey driven, they are LOUD and they’re not bred to drop what they’re at to come back when you call.
Even in the USA they cause friction.
Try a bit of puppy walking for the local pack before you commit.
Why on earth are you doing this?
If it was a sensible option, you wouldn’t have to ask.
They are very prey driven, they are LOUD and they’re not bred to drop what they’re at to come back when you call.
Even in the USA they cause friction.
Try a bit of puppy walking for the local pack before you commit.
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Jon P
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Biggest trouble would be the noise they make while on the trail. Would probably also be very loud in kennels when not being worked , personally I love both the coon hounds and blood hounds , but I would be hard pressed to want to own one.
Friend had a pure bred blood hound bitch as a pet, the thing was massive. Not sure how easy it would to lift it over a rickety barb wired fence if needed.
Friend had a pure bred blood hound bitch as a pet, the thing was massive. Not sure how easy it would to lift it over a rickety barb wired fence if needed.
sam84
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To be honest I read so many conflicting comments I thought it would make sense to speak to people in the know.
Thanks for the comment some helpful info in there.
sam84
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I must admit that carrying something that size over a fence would be a challenge.
It’s hard enough for me to get myself over it!!!
Do you have any breeds you would suggest?
Jon P
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You sound like you want a challenge
-,German Wire Haired Pointer can be very challenging depending on how high the prey drive is- personally they are my go to breed but they do not suit Everyone and they can all vary in character so much in the same litter. But if you like the hound breed, I was once given a jack Russel x beagle that my sister bought at a show
, now that had a hell of a nose on him, I ran him with my terriers for a while, but would of made a good deer dog, but he was still very vocal in kennels, some friends had him for the shooting pack in the end.
Morkai
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There's a reason them used them to track escaped convicts in the states years ago, haha.
I bet they're an absolute bugger to get them to come back, my beagle was bad enough.
Dunwaters
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For a first working dog get a lab.
Not sexy, not fashionable but easy to train, easy to get hold of and above all it’ll do whatever you want from emotional support to deer tracking and retrieving.
I have no doubt that a coon hound could be trained to to perform eventually, but why make life difficult for both of you?
sam84
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Thanks JonYou sound like you want a challenge
But if you like the hound breed, I was once given a jack Russel x beagle that my sister bought at a show
I hadn’t considered a GWP, I’ll take a look for sure
Cheers
sam84
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Thanks dunwater, definitely rather an easy breed for my first one. Now to find a decent breeder
Jon P
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GWP can be an absolute nightmare, I have had 3 , first one was average to train, second so simple, last one is probably the hardest dog I have ever owned. I have had quite a few dogs over the years of different breeds.
Think for first dog to train and good biddable all rounder a nice steady lab would be easier on you with every chance of turning out a useful well mannered and rewarding dog.
If not needing a dog to retrieve a good farm bred collie will find you your deer, stick to you like glue and nearly train itself, best dawg I have seen in a wood with many many pheasants at end of drive when stand and tap.
Only advice I would give would be buy a good book on training a working lab or whatever and read and more read it’s not that difficult, to turn out a respectable worker and friend, enjoy
If not needing a dog to retrieve a good farm bred collie will find you your deer, stick to you like glue and nearly train itself, best dawg I have seen in a wood with many many pheasants at end of drive when stand and tap.
Only advice I would give would be buy a good book on training a working lab or whatever and read and more read it’s not that difficult, to turn out a respectable worker and friend, enjoy
sam84
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Thanks boltgunThink for first dog to train and good biddable all rounder a nice steady lab would be easier on you with every chance of turning out a useful well mannered and rewarding dog.
If not needing a dog to retrieve a good farm bred collie will find you your deer, stick to you like glue and nearly train itself, best dawg I have seen in a wood with many many pheasants at end of drive when stand and tap.
Only advice I would give would be buy a good book on training a working lab or whatever and read and more read it’s not that difficult, to turn out a respectable worker and friend, enjoy
More than welcome, as made pigs ear of first lab I was given looking back on it but would find most things retrieve to hand but would be under whatever I shot waiting to catch itThanks boltgun
Plenty of decent Lab litters advertised on here.
I picked up my lad nearly 2 years ago. Just take into consideration that they are still young up until 2. I would also keep grounded when watching all the YouTube and instagram videos of these robot dogs. Labs still take a lot of work. IMHO the best workers are always kennelled. I would also consider a bitch over a dog. I’m sure there are many different opinions but from my limited experience a bitch is less headstrong and will do as they are told quicker.
I picked up my lad nearly 2 years ago. Just take into consideration that they are still young up until 2. I would also keep grounded when watching all the YouTube and instagram videos of these robot dogs. Labs still take a lot of work. IMHO the best workers are always kennelled. I would also consider a bitch over a dog. I’m sure there are many different opinions but from my limited experience a bitch is less headstrong and will do as they are told quicker.
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