emeraldterriers1
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tanner huff.... what did you hunt when you was 4? my folks didn't let me start till i was 5.
Which hound makes the best house pet?
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bigfish57
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Originally Posted By: nmleonQuote:None! Hounds ARE NOT pets....thats my firm belief. they are bred to work and thats it, not to be loved. call me hard but thats what ive always thought
I don't agree, but there's kind of a grain of truth there.
Working dogs are generally smarter than those foo-foo dogs, and it's been my experience that if you don't regularly let them use their talents (and brains) they get bored and start misbehaving. Kind of like kids.
Trying to turn a heeler or a ridgeback (my experience) into exclusively a house/yard pet doesn't work well. Give them regular work (hunting or herding) and they can be great family pets as well.
A big 10-4 on that one. Both of my GSPs are indoor dogs and If I slack off on the play/work for what ever reason they let me know. A tired dog is a happy dog. Bored dogs can raise some seriouse cain.
As for what breed is the best house dog, you need to look at the individual dog and its blood. I have friend with a plott that is the sweetes thing you would ever meet. A guide down the road has 3 that make Cujo look lame. Same deal with my cousins Walker, good dog but I have been around others that I don't trust.
I don't agree, but there's kind of a grain of truth there.
Working dogs are generally smarter than those foo-foo dogs, and it's been my experience that if you don't regularly let them use their talents (and brains) they get bored and start misbehaving. Kind of like kids.
Trying to turn a heeler or a ridgeback (my experience) into exclusively a house/yard pet doesn't work well. Give them regular work (hunting or herding) and they can be great family pets as well.
A big 10-4 on that one. Both of my GSPs are indoor dogs and If I slack off on the play/work for what ever reason they let me know. A tired dog is a happy dog. Bored dogs can raise some seriouse cain.
As for what breed is the best house dog, you need to look at the individual dog and its blood. I have friend with a plott that is the sweetes thing you would ever meet. A guide down the road has 3 that make Cujo look lame. Same deal with my cousins Walker, good dog but I have been around others that I don't trust.
Kracker
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Originally Posted By: nmleonQuote:None! Hounds ARE NOT pets....thats my firm belief. they are bred to work and thats it, not to be loved. call me hard but thats what ive always thought
I don't agree, but there's kind of a grain of truth there.
Working dogs are generally smarter than those foo-foo dogs, and it's been my experience that if you don't regularly let them use their talents (and brains) they get bored and start misbehaving. Kind of like kids.
Trying to turn a heeler or a ridgeback (my experience) into exclusively a house/yard pet doesn't work well. Give them regular work (hunting or herding) and they can be great family pets as well.
For sure I have a Red Heeler and trust me if she gets her work and running in she is the best house dog ever and turning into quite a good hunting dog. But man if she does not get her walks in and her running time she is a pill! hah but ya gotta love her rp
I don't agree, but there's kind of a grain of truth there.
Working dogs are generally smarter than those foo-foo dogs, and it's been my experience that if you don't regularly let them use their talents (and brains) they get bored and start misbehaving. Kind of like kids.
Trying to turn a heeler or a ridgeback (my experience) into exclusively a house/yard pet doesn't work well. Give them regular work (hunting or herding) and they can be great family pets as well.
For sure I have a Red Heeler and trust me if she gets her work and running in she is the best house dog ever and turning into quite a good hunting dog. But man if she does not get her walks in and her running time she is a pill! hah but ya gotta love her rp
Originally Posted By: bigfish57Originally Posted By: nmleonQuote:None! Hounds ARE NOT pets....thats my firm belief. they are bred to work and thats it, not to be loved. call me hard but thats what ive always thought
I don't agree, but there's kind of a grain of truth there.
Working dogs are generally smarter than those foo-foo dogs, and it's been my experience that if you don't regularly let them use their talents (and brains) they get bored and start misbehaving. Kind of like kids.
Trying to turn a heeler or a ridgeback (my experience) into exclusively a house/yard pet doesn't work well. Give them regular work (hunting or herding) and they can be great family pets as well.
A big 10-4 on that one. Both of my GSPs are indoor dogs and If I slack off on the play/work for what ever reason they let me know. A tired dog is a happy dog. Bored dogs can raise some serious cain.
You speak the truth there!
If I do not get Budro out on a regular basis to run and hunt, he can become a real butt head and pain around the house.
Even just live trapp'n and release helps keep him satisfied.
I took him out yesterday, he waited in the truck while we deer hunted, but once he got out and saw the four wheeler, I thought he was gonna do back flips he was jumping around so much!
Once home, he laid down in front of the wood stove and was still there this morning!
Gotta keep em busy!
Rick H...
I don't agree, but there's kind of a grain of truth there.
Working dogs are generally smarter than those foo-foo dogs, and it's been my experience that if you don't regularly let them use their talents (and brains) they get bored and start misbehaving. Kind of like kids.
Trying to turn a heeler or a ridgeback (my experience) into exclusively a house/yard pet doesn't work well. Give them regular work (hunting or herding) and they can be great family pets as well.
A big 10-4 on that one. Both of my GSPs are indoor dogs and If I slack off on the play/work for what ever reason they let me know. A tired dog is a happy dog. Bored dogs can raise some serious cain.
You speak the truth there!
If I do not get Budro out on a regular basis to run and hunt, he can become a real butt head and pain around the house.
Even just live trapp'n and release helps keep him satisfied.
I took him out yesterday, he waited in the truck while we deer hunted, but once he got out and saw the four wheeler, I thought he was gonna do back flips he was jumping around so much!
Once home, he laid down in front of the wood stove and was still there this morning!
Gotta keep em busy!
Rick H...
Tanner Huff
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If its any of ur business I had a beagle at 4 and lab at 4 and a half....beagle got hit in rd at 6yrs. Then got another...that 1 was trained to hunt..previous 1 wasn't.
so what your saying then huff is a house pet cant hunt????
i have a few beagles,all three live indoors as pets,eat hoime cooked meals,sleep where ever they want,do whatever.all three easily house trained.none will run off game.
they are smarter when indoors and around people,they may gain intelligence from watching t.v. they seem to like it.
they are healthier.its easier to find a injury when the dog is always within sight than one that wasnt detected after the hunt.and imo they live longer depending on what part of the counrty ya live.
would be a benefit to get another breeding from a dog still healthy rite???
heres some links to see the hunting pets that dont exist
i have a few beagles,all three live indoors as pets,eat hoime cooked meals,sleep where ever they want,do whatever.all three easily house trained.none will run off game.
they are smarter when indoors and around people,they may gain intelligence from watching t.v. they seem to like it.
they are healthier.its easier to find a injury when the dog is always within sight than one that wasnt detected after the hunt.and imo they live longer depending on what part of the counrty ya live.
would be a benefit to get another breeding from a dog still healthy rite???
heres some links to see the hunting pets that dont exist
yfzduner450
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I think any breed can be an ok house dog but others are more suited for house life. As said above, any tired dog is a good dog, so if you have a high energy breed. It just means you need to get out and run him more. I've had a gsp, brittany spaniel, and currently have a border collie/heeler and catahoula/kemmer cur with a pinch of hound. They have all been great inside dogs as long as i give them plenty of exercise. My best inside dog is my catahoula cross. She is only 7 months and has been the easiest to house break and deal with. And i would say my border cross is the second best house dog. But with both of these dogs I kennel when i'm not around because them being bored would mean a chewed up couch or something else. I won't cuss anyone for not keeping their dogs inside as i believe there is no right or wrong answer.
Duane@ssu
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My studs, and my cowdog are inside at night, and out with me when I leave in the morning.
My other 12 dogs are outside all the time. They all need exercise, and the more they are hunted the better.
I think the ? is not what "hound makes the best house pet", instead " how can I tolerate a hound in the house".
The simple answer is hunt them hard, and spend lots of time teaching the basics. Once they learn manners, a hound is no diff than any other dog.
My other 12 dogs are outside all the time. They all need exercise, and the more they are hunted the better.
I think the ? is not what "hound makes the best house pet", instead " how can I tolerate a hound in the house".
The simple answer is hunt them hard, and spend lots of time teaching the basics. Once they learn manners, a hound is no diff than any other dog.
DoubleCK
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Originally Posted By: Duane@ssuMy studs, and my cowdog are inside at night, and out with me when I leave in the morning.
My other 12 dogs are outside all the time. They all need exercise, and the more they are hunted the better.
I think the ? is not what "hound makes the best house pet", instead " how can I tolerate a hound in the house".
The simple answer is hunt them hard, and spend lots of time teaching the basics. Once they learn manners, a hound is no diff than any other dog.
Are you able to take a stab at, how you think having the dogs inside effects their bid-ability, trainablity, communication, handling, hunting, etc.???
Are those dogs allowed in because they are the best dogs? Or are they the best dogs because they are allowed in.
My other 12 dogs are outside all the time. They all need exercise, and the more they are hunted the better.
I think the ? is not what "hound makes the best house pet", instead " how can I tolerate a hound in the house".
The simple answer is hunt them hard, and spend lots of time teaching the basics. Once they learn manners, a hound is no diff than any other dog.
Are you able to take a stab at, how you think having the dogs inside effects their bid-ability, trainablity, communication, handling, hunting, etc.???
Are those dogs allowed in because they are the best dogs? Or are they the best dogs because they are allowed in.
RePete
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Originally Posted By: Tanner HuffNone! Hounds ARE NOT pets....that's my firm belief. they are bred to work and thats it, not to be loved. call me hard but that's what I've always thought
Eighteen huh??? I've got shoes older'n that and I've always found that the more ya handle a dog, the easier it is to handle.
I've got three "Hunting" dogs that all live in the house. They're not the best or the worst dogs out there. Just run of the mill meat dogs, but anyone that's ever been around my potlickers will tell ya that they're well behaved and a pleasure to be around.
FWIW,,, John Wicks says it doesn't matter one witt whether where a dog lives but I don't think he started hunting hounds until he was well into his teens. LOL
Back on topic,,,, I've no personal experience with Lacy dogs but have done quite a bit of reading about the breed. From what little I've learned, I wouldn't be afraid to try one for a trapline/working dog. One big plus (IMO) is their size. 70+ lb. dogs can sure take up a lot of room in the house. LOL
Good Luck
Eighteen huh??? I've got shoes older'n that and I've always found that the more ya handle a dog, the easier it is to handle.
I've got three "Hunting" dogs that all live in the house. They're not the best or the worst dogs out there. Just run of the mill meat dogs, but anyone that's ever been around my potlickers will tell ya that they're well behaved and a pleasure to be around.
FWIW,,, John Wicks says it doesn't matter one witt whether where a dog lives but I don't think he started hunting hounds until he was well into his teens. LOL
Back on topic,,,, I've no personal experience with Lacy dogs but have done quite a bit of reading about the breed. From what little I've learned, I wouldn't be afraid to try one for a trapline/working dog. One big plus (IMO) is their size. 70+ lb. dogs can sure take up a lot of room in the house. LOL
Good Luck
cowpastureplinker
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hey, if the kid doesn't want dogs in the house, it doesn't mean he doesn't take care of them, and it [beeep] sure doesn't mean he would mistreat his wife or kids. thats just crazy talk. not keepin them in the house doesnt mean he doesnt think as much of them as someone who does, just like keepin them in the house doesnt mean they have to be worthless lap dogs who cant hunt or work. it depends on time spent with them. not where they sleep at night.
and as to the origional topic, a lacy should make a fine companion/trap line/ decoy dog. should be alot like the other curs mentioned. (mtn.cur, blackmouth, catahoula) but will probably need plenty of exercise. if it is available and needs a home, i'd take it if i were you.
and as to the origional topic, a lacy should make a fine companion/trap line/ decoy dog. should be alot like the other curs mentioned. (mtn.cur, blackmouth, catahoula) but will probably need plenty of exercise. if it is available and needs a home, i'd take it if i were you.
RePete
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pastureplinker,,,, I didn't say chit about him not taking care of his dogs.
READ, what he said and you'll clearly see "they are bred to work and that's it, not be loved".
I found that immature but didn't berate him for it. Just pointed out that my shoes were older (and probably smarter) than he is, and made a case for exactly what you just said, which is that it doesn't matter squat where a dog lives as long as you spend time teaching and learning from it.
Ya know,,, I haven't posted on this forum for at least six months and now I remember why.
READ, what he said and you'll clearly see "they are bred to work and that's it, not be loved".
I found that immature but didn't berate him for it. Just pointed out that my shoes were older (and probably smarter) than he is, and made a case for exactly what you just said, which is that it doesn't matter squat where a dog lives as long as you spend time teaching and learning from it.
Ya know,,, I haven't posted on this forum for at least six months and now I remember why.
Duane@ssu
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DoubleCK, asked wheteher my best are in cause they are the best, or are they best,cause they are in.
I really don't know, the facts are,my cowdog, has been here the longest, when we got him I only had one other dog, and he was in, so jack got to come in.Then I got my two studs, they were purchased in Texas in March, when I picked them up it was 85, and after the flight home, we got here it was 26, and snowing. I didn't want to risk the dogs heath, putting the outside. Real quick, they were box trained, and shortly after house trained. So thats how it started for these three.I will have others in if they are hurt,but all the dogs bred here, have to live outside, not practical to have 17 dogs in the house.
I think if a dog is hunted plenty, where it sleeps really makes no difference.
I really don't know, the facts are,my cowdog, has been here the longest, when we got him I only had one other dog, and he was in, so jack got to come in.Then I got my two studs, they were purchased in Texas in March, when I picked them up it was 85, and after the flight home, we got here it was 26, and snowing. I didn't want to risk the dogs heath, putting the outside. Real quick, they were box trained, and shortly after house trained. So thats how it started for these three.I will have others in if they are hurt,but all the dogs bred here, have to live outside, not practical to have 17 dogs in the house.
I think if a dog is hunted plenty, where it sleeps really makes no difference.
cowpastureplinker
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RePete, HUH??? i was replying to some of the ideas stated earlier in this thread, not directly to you, sounds like you and i pretty much agree.
cowpastureplinker
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DoubleCK, what kinda curs are those? Mountain Curs? the best dog i ever owned looked like the darker one's twin, only maybe a little bigger? he was mostly cat, with a little ridgeback, BMC, and hound mixed in. he's long gone, but i've kept a line out of him.
RePete
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Originally Posted By: cowpastureplinkerRePete, HUH??? i was replying to some of the ideas stated earlier in this thread, not directly to you, sounds like you and i pretty much agree.
Oops
Sorry bout that cowpatty
Since you replyed to me, and I'd poked fun at the kid, I "assumed" you were talking to me.
Uh-Oh,,, dogs are barking at the door,,, gotta go let em in.
Later
Oh,,, and FWIW,,, I have an older sister of CK's dog. (They're Mountain Curs, with a pinch of Plott and a srinkle of RedBone thrown in for good measure.)
My Sally dog's a real pistol.
But she enjoys a little quality time in front of the TV too.
Oops
Sorry bout that cowpatty
Since you replyed to me, and I'd poked fun at the kid, I "assumed" you were talking to me.
Uh-Oh,,, dogs are barking at the door,,, gotta go let em in.
Later
Oh,,, and FWIW,,, I have an older sister of CK's dog. (They're Mountain Curs, with a pinch of Plott and a srinkle of RedBone thrown in for good measure.)
My Sally dog's a real pistol.
But she enjoys a little quality time in front of the TV too.
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