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Micro hunting dog

Post by Stoney » 16 May 2020, 7:43 pm

G'day Fellas, I have an opportunity to travel around Australia in the near future and I want to take a small hunting dog with me. Must be short hair, small and a " pointer type " if that is possible. Any suggestions?
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Post by Ziege » 16 May 2020, 7:55 pm

Dachshund

Not even kidding, sausage dogs are brilliant
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Post by Stoney » 16 May 2020, 8:09 pm

Ziege wrote:Dachshund

Not even kidding, sausage dogs are brilliant


Really Mate? I thought of a Dachshund. They fit the bill in small and short haired. You reckon they go alright with pointing or flushing?
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Post by Ziege » 16 May 2020, 8:52 pm

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.
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Post by Stoney » 16 May 2020, 9:15 pm

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.


Cheers Ziege, I will check them out.
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Post by Aliqua » 16 May 2020, 10:00 pm

There are some strains of german short haired pointers out there which are genetically smaller... mine is 34kg and quite tall but great pointers...
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Post by Blr243 » 16 May 2020, 10:13 pm

Nothing beats a dog farting in the car all around Australia .....over a year I’m guessing maybe 250 times
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Post by Oldbloke » 16 May 2020, 11:22 pm

Fox terrier perhaps?
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Post by womble » 17 May 2020, 5:03 am

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.
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Post by JimTom » 17 May 2020, 6:13 am

Jack Russel / Foxie cross.
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Post by bigpete » 17 May 2020, 8:29 am

JimTom wrote:Jack Russel / Foxie cross.

This has got my vote !
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Post by bigrich » 17 May 2020, 4:39 pm

hey mate, what about a beagle ? and you can call him snoopy ! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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 :thumbsup:

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Re: Micro hunting dog

Post by SCJ429 » 17 May 2020, 5:40 pm

Whippet....good.
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Post by Stoney » 17 May 2020, 6:00 pm

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...

Sounds good Aliqua, GSP's are awesome. If I could get a miniature version that would be awesome.

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.

Good advice womble, thank you.
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Post by Stoney » 17 May 2020, 6:04 pm

bigrich wrote:hey mate, what about a beagle ? and you can call him snoopy ! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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 :thumbsup:

:drinks: :drinks: :thumbsup:

bigrich, yeah nah. Beagle is off the list. Needs to be smaller.

SCJ429 wrote:Whippet....good.

SCJ429, Whippet? No I don't want to wear that funny red hat :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post by Aliqua » 17 May 2020, 9:10 pm

bigrich wrote:hey mate, what about a beagle ? and you can call him snoopy ! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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 :thumbsup:

:drinks: :drinks: :thumbsup:


They use them at airports (biosecurity) so that's saying something!
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Post by AZZA'S HJ47 » 17 May 2020, 9:54 pm

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.
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Post by Stoney » 18 May 2020, 4:07 pm

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.


:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Good one mate.
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Post by bigrich » 18 May 2020, 4:55 pm

ya sure ya don't want a beagle stoney ........
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Post by SCJ429 » 18 May 2020, 4:55 pm

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.
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Post by Stoney » 18 May 2020, 4:58 pm

bigrich wrote:ya sure ya don't want a beagle stoney ........


Ok bigrich I want a beagle now :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post by bigrich » 18 May 2020, 5:01 pm

Stoney wrote:
bigrich wrote:ya sure ya don't want a beagle stoney ........


Ok bigrich I want a beagle now :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:




would ya want a great dane if i can find a pic of scooby doo with a mini gun like in predator ? :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Post by GQshayne » 18 May 2020, 9:07 pm

One of the hunting guides up north uses a terrier. Dog has had his photo in Sporting Shooter almost as much as Nick Harvey.
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Post by Ats3 » 18 May 2020, 9:19 pm

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.
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Post by bigrich » 19 May 2020, 4:53 am

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.


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 :lol:
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Post by Strangedog » 19 May 2020, 1:13 pm

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.
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Post by Stoney » 19 May 2020, 4:02 pm

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.


I did think of a Cocker Spaniel SCJ429 they have a beautiful nature but ticks worry me with that long coat.

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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.


I will look into them Ats3 and Strangdog but to be honest I think I am becoming sold on a Dachshund. They look weird when they run though :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post by GQshayne » 19 May 2020, 7:27 pm

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 :lol:


I think he is 83 years old.
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