oneshotkiller Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 choosing a terrier ?? I'm ready to get another dog after losing my dog just before Christmas and i'm missing having my shadow so i think the time is right for another I want good temperament and one that isn't aggressive to other dogs and intelligence and be able to cope with the rigours of a days ratting and rabbiting a all rounder and good companion really . I've narrowed it down to Irish Terrier Lakeland Jack Russell Any advice would be great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Borders get a great name as being an all rounder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barn_Owl Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Borders get a great name as being an all rounder? I love the Irish Terrier but their not a small dog (20" at the shoulder) and suffer a little bit with ratting due their size and weight, rabbits in the open are no problem, well they are quite quick, no good going to ground. It's important that you get a working pup with hopefully a docked tail as most are now show dogs only, very sad. The Lakeland and Lakeland cross are very popular as working dogs (Border / Lake) but the Lakeland MUST be from working parents, as a pure breed I've found them very independant and quite fiery but most terriers are. The JRT from working parents can be a real hand full around other terriers but their not normally aggressive unless they feel threatend however it's srike first and ask questions later that sets them apart in the working class. The breed is so diverse it's impossible to recommend one as a pet and worker, it's either one or the other, your choice. The Border would be top of the list for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneshotkiller Posted June 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Hadnt really considered the border , i will look into the breed a little more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Can I throw Patterdale into the mix. Don't do a lot of work with her but lethal to bunnies and rats. Perfect pet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Can I throw Patterdale into the mix. Don't do a lot of work with her but lethal to bunnies and rats. Perfect pet. I've heard far more reports of Patt's being unsuitable pets than suitable ones, the expression "teeth on legs" is often used. Not doubting yours for a minute but you may be in the minority with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 I've heard far more reports of Patt's being unsuitable pets than suitable ones, the expression "teeth on legs" is often used. Not doubting yours for a minute but you may be in the minority with that. get a well bred working one and they aren't a pleasure to have as a pet, Yes they kill everything and want to fight everything but a nice shooting companion they aren't. However there are some with slightly less hunting drive that are ok, borders can tend to end up as fat lumps that don't want to do much if you go down the route look at the parents the leggy ones are the ones to look for. Personally if after a terrier I'd have a Jack Russel ok they can be a bit iffy with other dogs but they are one of the more athletic and fun of the terrier breeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 choosing a terrier ?? I'm ready to get another dog after losing my dog just before Christmas and i'm missing having my shadow so i think the time is right for another I want good temperament and one that isn't aggressive to other dogs and intelligence and be able to cope with the rigours of a days ratting and rabbiting a all rounder and good companion really . I've narrowed it down to Irish Terrier Lakeland Jack Russell Any advice would be great Try a Bedlington terrier, a working strain one- lot better on rabbits than the above and crossed with a wippet makes a dandy rabbiting lurcher. They are more leggy than the general unnderground type terrier and the ones i have seen are more obediant and less pig headed, Borders are also good and train well enough but take time to mature and are thought to be the most intelligent of the underground type of terrier. Bedlingtons are also not so noisy as underground type dogs- they look soft but the right working lines will face anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 I've heard far more reports of Patt's being unsuitable pets than suitable ones, the expression "teeth on legs" is often used. Not doubting yours for a minute but you may be in the minority with that. Yep they are like mini crocodiles, i have yet to meet one that wasn't personally- they might exist but i aint seen one yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 I have a border shes awsome on the rats and rabbits and ace in the house id recommend one to anyone who wants a companion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 A Wheaten'll pick (up) birds for you. Other terriers will probably just pick (feather-by-feather) them. Curious, when was the last working Skye terrier over there - and what "work" did they do? MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mart46 Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Another vote for a Border. Ours is 8 months and very intelligent, and good with the kids as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcherboy Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 If you can get a proper working border then do so but be aware most of them couldn't work to save there *** due to the show people. These people also want about £400/ £500 for a terrier If you want a terrier to work then get a Patterdale.When it's growing it will try & step out of line but let it know who's boss (hard ) and you'll have a great dog. If you only going to be ratting why not look at the Plummer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulpicide Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 We have been breeding and working Jack Russells for 40 years get a pup off working lines and its up to YOU how it turns out at eight weeks old its a blank canvas how it ends up is down to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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