What is the best bushcrafting dog?
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I find my two Newfoundland are the best for the bush. Energetic but happiest sticking nearby and ambling along with me. Not big eaters, healthy and robust. Although strongly loyal they are safe with other dogs.
One each side of the sleeping roll makes for a warm sleep even in cool weather.
Not big eaters and great at retrieving.
You'd never guess I'm a fan of the breed would you ;-)
I'd upload a picture but can't see how without linking to a url.
One each side of the sleeping roll makes for a warm sleep even in cool weather.
Not big eaters and great at retrieving.
You'd never guess I'm a fan of the breed would you ;-)
I'd upload a picture but can't see how without linking to a url.
Australian Cattle dogs are awesome bush dogs, medium sized, hardy, clever and enough temper and Guile to keep you safe and sound ;-) i have two, one is a little old and grumpy to be honest but the red dog is great.
my blue bitch is my Avatar.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Cattle_Dog
my blue bitch is my Avatar.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Cattle_Dog
They're fairly popular over here. Out in the country at least. They do need a job to do or they can get restless. Here's a short video on them: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob-u8Q_dL2c
they just got to be involved in almost everything that goes off, or your right they get bored and wow can they do some damage!
mine are ok now they are full grown but i have to say i have had my share of turmoil along the way.
Adam.
mine are ok now they are full grown but i have to say i have had my share of turmoil along the way.
Adam.
I had a wolf/malamute mix. They shed; a LOT! Actually they don't just "shed" like most domestic dogs, they blow tufts of undercoat for weeks at a time until they've exchanged the entire undercoat twice a year when young. When they age it's a more constant thing. They also suffer greatly from the heat; particularly when they age. And like the ACD, they need an activity to keep them occupied.
A husky in a 3 bed semi in suburbia, left alone 10 hours a day with only 2 twenty minute walks around the local park a day will never be happy & you'll have a lot of problems on your hands. However, if you can offer it the freedom, physical exercise & the mental stimulation it needs then you'll have a great dog. You have to be knowledgable & passionate about the sled dog breeds (except the Samoyed) to take them on as it can be a bumpy journey.
Too many folk believe that because they 'want' a husky they should/can have one without realising the consequences or taking into consideration the dogs needs. Result .....euthanasia or dumped in a dog's home.
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Thanks btw. Better said than I managed. I'd love to have another one but it's just not gonna happen until/unless I move to a much cooler place with lots more room.
We got a mongrel Jack-Russell cross (on the big side - about the size of a whippet) - fifteen years ago from Wood Green animal shelter in Cambs. he was nervy as hell, about 18 months old when we got him, and hated being left alone. He would jump up on the kitchen tops and lay waste to everything - I had to replace two kettles in the first three months. We finally got him a crate and it really settled him, so long as we only closed the door to and didn't lock it. He's still here now, looking at me as I type this, a grey muzzled old codger. When he goes it'll be like a death in the family. I grew up on a farm, with labradors, Alsatians etc, but he's more intelligent than any of them, which is why I think he may have been a problem dog in his youth. The first year we had him was difficult, but after that he turned into the best dog I've known.
The best dog i ever had was a Labrador.I took him fishing alot and he came with me when i went out into the woods,he was quiet and very obedient.
Surely that goes for any type of dog, I realise some breeds take more specialist care but any dog needs alot of time and company.
We took on an Alsatian/malamute cross, it was in a two bedroom flat on the top floor! The owners got a new job working offshore so couldn't look after it. I also suspect it grew ALOT bigger than they expected and seemed to have some dominance issues with it.
Wouldn't take it bushcrafting with me as it's a little unreliable off the lead, but he's a superb dog.
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i have a German Shepard cross Doberman, he's a good companion and guards well at night.....and brings his own rucksack!!...but tends to go wading in dykes tho..
QUOTE=Goatboy;602202]Well I would come in on this one, and Belzeebob and I are leening to the Russell camp slightly as my mut Snoop is a wee star. Is friendly, well behaved Look at this quote from Toddy - Made me very pround that the great lass said this about my mutt "Having met your dog, and happy to truthfully report that it is exactly how a dog ought to behave I have no worries." Made me feel like a pround dad on sports day. I've always been worried about bringing dogs along.
Snoops a Jack Russell. Much maligned, often snappy little buggers. Snoop has been trained since I got him as a rescue dog at 1 year old to behave. He likes folk, wanders about, but usually comes back when called. Provides the odd meal of bunny or squirrel... really hates tree rats... though I only let slip the dog of war on grays. Has been known to take down hares... though was in his youth. Likes his sheepskin blankie as the "Achrey" crowd can attest too. He's cosey in a tent / sleeping bag. And he likes me no matter what the day has thrown at us.
He's a good friend, provides the odd meal ( for us both) warns against bad guys, and is an icebracker with other folk due to good behaviour.
An all round good pooch, more fun than my old Wolf hound as he's more rounded.
GB.[/QUOTE]
Just a wee note to say that Snoop the bushcraft dog passed away from lymphatic cancer three months ago. I miss him huge amounts as he was great company both on and off the hill. Such a well behaved wee thing, and in his day could provide you with your tea. He was only 11 years old, seemed to get sick on his birthday and only lasted a couple of weeks after that. Still he's off to the rainbow bridge http://www.petloss.com/rainbowbridge.htm with his collie mate Woggie and I'll see him when I get there.
Thanks
Goatboy.
Snoops a Jack Russell. Much maligned, often snappy little buggers. Snoop has been trained since I got him as a rescue dog at 1 year old to behave. He likes folk, wanders about, but usually comes back when called. Provides the odd meal of bunny or squirrel... really hates tree rats... though I only let slip the dog of war on grays. Has been known to take down hares... though was in his youth. Likes his sheepskin blankie as the "Achrey" crowd can attest too. He's cosey in a tent / sleeping bag. And he likes me no matter what the day has thrown at us.
He's a good friend, provides the odd meal ( for us both) warns against bad guys, and is an icebracker with other folk due to good behaviour.
An all round good pooch, more fun than my old Wolf hound as he's more rounded.
GB.[/QUOTE]
Just a wee note to say that Snoop the bushcraft dog passed away from lymphatic cancer three months ago. I miss him huge amounts as he was great company both on and off the hill. Such a well behaved wee thing, and in his day could provide you with your tea. He was only 11 years old, seemed to get sick on his birthday and only lasted a couple of weeks after that. Still he's off to the rainbow bridge http://www.petloss.com/rainbowbridge.htm with his collie mate Woggie and I'll see him when I get there.
Thanks
Goatboy.
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No. Actually some breeds were developped specificaly to act independently without human direction. The Anatolian Shepherd comes to mind. That said, mpst of those breeds don't really make good companions as such.
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Just a wee note to say that Snoop the bushcraft dog passed away from lymphatic cancer three months ago. I miss him huge amounts as he was great company both on and off the hill. Such a well behaved wee thing, and in his day could provide you with your tea. He was only 11 years old, seemed to get sick on his birthday and only lasted a couple of weeks after that. Still he's off to the rainbow bridge http://www.petloss.com/rainbowbridge.htm with his collie mate Woggie and I'll see him when I get there.
Thanks
Goatboy.[/QUOTE]
Sorry to hear that. I've lost many good dogs over the years. It passes with time but it really doesn't get any easier with the next one though.
Thanks Santaman,
All dogs are good, but some are bestfriends too. And I must say that folk that have said "Oh just get another one", well you wouldn't just replace a best human friend of family member and I certainly liked Snoop more than my family. I may eventually get another dog, but we'll find each other rather than go and buy one. Will probably be another rescue dog. Nice to give a dog a good home after a bad start.
In the meantime I've loads of memories, photos and videos and I'm luck to have a couple of good human mates that I can disapear off into the woods with.
TTFN Goatboy.
All dogs are good, but some are bestfriends too. And I must say that folk that have said "Oh just get another one", well you wouldn't just replace a best human friend of family member and I certainly liked Snoop more than my family. I may eventually get another dog, but we'll find each other rather than go and buy one. Will probably be another rescue dog. Nice to give a dog a good home after a bad start.
In the meantime I've loads of memories, photos and videos and I'm luck to have a couple of good human mates that I can disapear off into the woods with.
TTFN Goatboy.
