Ziege wrote:Dachshund
Not even kidding, sausage dogs are brilliant
Ziege wrote:One of the neighbours here have one on their farm as a house pet, it's a bloody rippa! Rabbits, snakes, foxes it hates and attacks them all! Chases, alerts, bails them up, it's a great little dog.
JimTom wrote:Jack Russel / Foxie cross.
Aliqua wrote:There are some strains of german short haired pointers out there which are genetically smaller... mine is 34kg and quite tall but great pointers...
womble wrote:Everything mentioned about the Dachshund is true.
However, often the breed is not so great socially. Can be aggressive with kids, other dogs.
Entirely depends on the dog you get, not the breed of course. But if you acquired an adult it would have had to have been well raised and well socialised. if you aquire a pup, assess it’s lineage well. Be sure to meet both sire and dam.
Despite their appearance, they are a hardcore hunting dog and very tenacious. Strong drive breed.
Given that you’re travelling the dog will need to interact well and play nice with strangers along the way. Great dog to have in your kit otherwise.
Another consideration is small dogs like to go down small burrows. Sometimes forever. Maybe keep your options open for small/medium.
I hope you opt for a rescue, because it’s a very rewarding experience. https://www.petrescue.com.au/
You’re also going to know the dogs true temperament in advance. Many of them are fostered until adoption and you get pretty solid information on the dog and it’s characteristics, temperment, faults, needs.
I’m not convinced the otherwise mentioned Jack Russel Terrier is a small dog. And neither is it.
bigrich wrote:hey mate, what about a beagle ? and you can call him snoopy !
i thought of this as laugh, but after looking into beagles, they are one of the best scent tracking dogs around and have been used for rabbit, hares, foxes,roe deer and pheasant hunting through the ages . check it out mate
SCJ429 wrote:Whippet....good.
bigrich wrote:hey mate, what about a beagle ? and you can call him snoopy !
i thought of this as laugh, but after looking into beagles, they are one of the best scent tracking dogs around and have been used for rabbit, hares, foxes,roe deer and pheasant hunting through the ages . check it out mate
AZZA'S HJ47 wrote:I have a pug generally usless in all regards couldn't follow a scent trail to save his life alerts all game with his snoring and farts profusely whilst in the passengers seat.
bigrich wrote:ya sure ya don't want a beagle stoney ........
Stoney wrote:bigrich wrote:ya sure ya don't want a beagle stoney ........
Ok bigrich I want a beagle now
GQshayne wrote:One of the hunting guides up north uses a terrier. Dog has had his photo in Sporting Shooter almost as much as Nick Harvey.
Ats3 wrote:Ever thought of a basenji? Hunting dog from Africa, thought to be among the oldest breeds of dog. Very quick, don't bark, intelligent, short hair, and only a bit bigger than a Jack Russell. There seems to be quite a few breeders around Australia.
SCJ429 wrote:Spaniels are great hunting dogs that can fetch a duck or rabbit for you or flush out game. Great companion dogs but the smallest ones, Cocker and Cavaliers are not the most accomplished hunters. Fantastic travellers also.
Strangedog wrote:Ats3 wrote:Ever thought of a basenji? Hunting dog from Africa, thought to be among the oldest breeds of dog. Very quick, don't bark, intelligent, short hair, and only a bit bigger than a Jack Russell. There seems to be quite a few breeders around Australia.
I would not recommend a Basenji. They are very hard to train.
bigrich wrote:
Good old uncle nick, Christ, he’d be getting on in age now . Maybe he’s passed on and they taxadermied him , keep him in a cupboard At ssaa HQ and just bring him out for the occasional photo shoot