New Hound

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New Hound

Post by Gwion » 28 Apr 2016, 8:58 am

Haven't had an actual Hound since i was a kid, when my family had a Basset x Lab.

Well, this one may be a 4way mongrel, but he has definitely thrown more to the pointer/hound dam than to the working sire; even if he does have classic Kelpie markings. 12 weeks old (had him 3 weeks today) and he already 'sits' and 'waits' for his food, knows 'get out of it' (standard anti mischief command) and 'off' (the couch). He knew his name and would 'come' within 2 days but is starting to test that one from time to time.

The other dogs didn't think much of him to start with but they are now having a ball playing but only when the older dog wants to, otherwise it's 'watch out buddy!'

Never really trained a hunting dog, except a pair of big black dogs when i was a kid and we sort of trained each other as a rabbiting team. He has his nose to the ground at least 1/4 of the time he is awake and have seen him randomly point at distant noises & smells. I'd like for him to not be shy of guns like my parsons/koolie. Any tips?

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He's grown a good 3 inches taller since this photo.
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His legs are just getting longer and longer!
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Re: New Hound

Post by Chronos » 28 Apr 2016, 9:23 am

Good looking pup G :thumbsup:

Start out at home with a cap gun, rubber band around an empty drink bottle or similar, anything that will make a short sharp noise. Start using it at a distance when the pups eating or playing but pay no attention to the noise. It should be treated as nothing out of the ordinary. When he can ignore it and continue what he's doing bring it closes. Again don't show any reaction to the noise yourself. If you can get someone else to help it will make it easier.

Nose to the ground can be a good tool for blood trailing and tracking but a lot of pointers are meant to keep their head upas well scenting the air and keeping their eyes out for game

What breeds are there apart from kelpie?

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Re: New Hound

Post by Gwion » 28 Apr 2016, 9:28 am

Kelpie/Border Collie (dad) x G.S.H.Pointer/Fox Hound (mum: hence the nose to the ground).

I'll start him on the bang noise training while he eats and plays with the other dog.
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Re: New Hound

Post by Title_II » 28 Apr 2016, 10:11 am

What a sweetheart!

Do you have pictures of it standing? Looks like it has long legs. Might not be the best rabbit hound, although it would probably work if trained. More of a fox hound.
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Re: New Hound

Post by Gwion » 28 Apr 2016, 10:16 am

No Pics of him standing yet. I have little use for a rabbit dog and my parson/koolie cross just loves his bunnies anyway. I'd preferably like to use him for tracking and retrieval, although, with Fox Hound in him, he will be big and a very capable runner. It is said a fox hound can keep a steady pace for 24hrs or more!!!
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Re: New Hound

Post by RealNick » 12 Oct 2016, 3:20 pm

He looks like he's plotting trouble in that second photo :lol:
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Re: New Hound

Post by darwindingo » 12 Oct 2016, 6:19 pm

Nice pup mate !

Once he gets used to what Chronos said :thumbsup: , following the same process step it up to a .22 and fire it every time before he gets a feed or a treat or a ride in the car ( he will soon get the idea that it means food and other things he likes ) wont be long and he will get very excited to see or when he hears the gun. Just make sure he is completely comfortable before you step up to the big guns :thumbsup: Repetition and consistency is the key for all training with dogs. :thumbsup:

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Re: New Hound

Post by tom604 » 12 Oct 2016, 7:18 pm

looks like he has a bit of rotty in him,hound/kelpie/rotty?/?,,,you did say four way?
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Re: New Hound

Post by darwindingo » 12 Oct 2016, 7:23 pm

If he does Tom, he will be very loyal :thumbsup:
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Re: New Hound

Post by MR. WINCHESTER » 12 Oct 2016, 7:25 pm

Yep .... Rottweiler is good !
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Re: New Hound

Post by darwindingo » 12 Oct 2016, 7:43 pm

As a side note.. I like to have a written list of commands, everyone that interacts with the dog uses.. It really helps to keep things consistent and prevents confusion for the dog. Obviously each individual in the pack will have a different relationship with them (their own little thing), but it's best not to let that intrude into the command side of things.. IMO.. Oh and That list should also include hand signals for each command.. :thumbsup:

That's how I do it anyway !

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Re: New Hound

Post by MR. WINCHESTER » 12 Oct 2016, 7:50 pm

Word of warning to others:

Don't saddle yourself with a Golden Retriever !

The stupid ****** insist on ploughing the yard and eating EVERTHING that doesn't scream.
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Re: New Hound

Post by Mongrel » 12 Oct 2016, 7:56 pm

Nice pooch :)
We have a hound aswel but its a basset X unknown...best temperament dog ever. Ours has real short legs but there huge aswel as his paws...Stron little F**ker.
I will grab a pic

heres a couple from about 2 years ago...rest are on wifes pc...

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Re: New Hound

Post by tom604 » 12 Oct 2016, 8:15 pm

MR. WINCHESTER wrote:Word of warning to others:

Don't saddle yourself with a Golden Retriever !

The stupid ****** insist on ploughing the yard and eating EVERTHING that doesn't scream.



best dogs ever :thumbsup: but the grooming :thumbsdown:
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Re: New Hound

Post by Manimal » 13 Oct 2016, 9:40 am

tom604 wrote:looks like he has a bit of rotty in him,hound/kelpie/rotty?/?,,,you did say four way?


A little bit Rottie in the face isn't he.
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Re: New Hound

Post by Gwion » 14 Oct 2016, 9:55 pm

He's getting much taller at about 9 months or so.
He is Fox Hound/German SHPointer X boarder Collie/Kelpie. Gets the Black and Tan from both kelpie and foxhound lines. Very kelpie like in that he just wants to be with you. Very easily trained and a bit too friendly at times.

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Re: New Hound

Post by darwindingo » 15 Oct 2016, 12:07 am

Looks like he is quite at home on the bed mate.. :D Its a dogs life huh.. :lol:

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Re: New Hound

Post by Gwion » 15 Oct 2016, 5:30 pm

darwindingo wrote:Looks like he is quite at home on the bed mate.. :D Its a dogs life huh.. :lol:

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Too much so; he needs to get in his own bed!!! Can't bloody move! :lol: :problem:
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Re: New Hound

Post by darwindingo » 15 Oct 2016, 7:30 pm

I hear you mate, when our Rottweiler X Bullmastiff retired at 15 he spent his last year in the bed with us, well the missus anyway most of the time I'd wake up either on the floor or half way off the king size bed ! He was a big fella ( Best dog ever, very loyal and loving towards kids ) he sorted out heaps of scumbags... :drinks:

On one occasion I noticed he had a bad cut to the back of the neck :( , he then dropped a finger that he had found / acquired :lol: at my foot that I can only assume that the scumbag must of lost at the same time :thumbsup: .. Of course the new pup Pitbull Bull Arab X caught on to the bed thing fast, moving him when his tired can be fun at times (there is no way anyone else could without bleeding).. :problem: :lol: He is protective (and a good hunter) but I need another "outside" guard dog :roll:

Back to the Rottweiler x Bullmastiff... I think.... :thumbsup:

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