Rabbit dog training

[osage outlaw]

Isn't going to well       Our blind dog didn't know what to think about this rabbit.  She just made whimpering noises.  It was pretty funny to watch.

[Knoll]

That's just not right!   

[Pappy]

Yep looks like a rabbit dog to me.
 Pappy

[ksnow]

Makes for easier shooting when the dog doesn't chase the rabbit.  You shouldn't lose as many arrows.

Kyle

[PEARL DRUMS]

My wife would LOVE that little blind pooch. No trades either...............Clint.

[Pat B]

Which one is the rabbit?   

[BowEd]

Robin would like that little dog there too.She's got 4 rescue league dogs here that nobody else wanted for one reason or another.Behavior problems/physical problems or whatever.We get along ok though.She's not as stern with them as I would be.They do mind me but try to take advantage of her kind nature.

[osage outlaw]

Ed, if we ever get another dog it will be a rescue mutt.  They seem to be much healthier than pure breeds.  This little Schnauzer has diabetes.  We have to give her 2 insulin shots a day.  Her eyes are glazed over to where she is practically blind.  I think she can sense light and dark shades but that's about it.  She will walk into walls or off the edge of the porch.  Drop a treat on the ground and she has to sniff it out.  She has had kidney stones also.  She isn't that old.  We recently lost our little rescue mutt that we had for about 12 years.  She had no health problems up until the end.  We have no idea how old she really was. 

[bjrogg]

My youngest brother is a veteran. Don't even get him started on purebred dogs especially certain breeds. Like you said Clint they are so inbred they have a lot of health problems. I was going to say that dog needs a seeing eye person, but it sounds like the poor fellow needs more than that. A good old mutt does have its place.
Bjrogg

[Hawkdancer]

Who's hunting whom?  That rabbit looks plumb dangerous!   Ol' dog may just need cataract surgery.
Some mutts turn into money pits, just like pure bred dogs!  We will probably spend the health costs money on them anyway!  And pull the plug when they aren't enjoying a quality life.  I've done both.  To each his own,
Don't argue religion, politics, or dogs!  Ol' "Blue" was the best ever, just like "Little Bit" "Trinket" , "Ludwig" and every other dog any one has ever had!
Hawkdancer

[Pappy]

Your a good man Clint, better than I would be with them kind of problems. I think yall are correct about purebreds though, I have much more trouble at an earlier age with purebred than with mutts or mixed that is for sure. I think it depends on how they were bred but not even sure about that.
 Pappy

[bjrogg]

I don't know exactly all the problems with them, but I do know my brother gets quite upset about some of them. I believe certain breeds are more problematic than others.
Bjrogg

[Pappy]

About the only purebred I have had real problems with are Red Bone hounds, I have had some that done really well but some got some really bad problems at a very early age, I am talking 4 or 5 years old.
 Pappy

[bjrogg]

I don't recall my brother talking about any hunting breeds. I know he named some other specific breeds that had lots of problems. Not saying they aren't good dogs or worth spending the time and money on. Just agreeing with Clint's observation. Hope I didn't offend anyone. Although I haven't had one since my Black-n-Tan passed after I was married a few years. I always was enjoyed my dogs. Wife isn't a big fan of them though so we have been without a dog for awhile now. I think if I could talk her into it I'd get a cur. I have a couple buddies that have them and they just seem like a good all around dog. They hunt with my buddies and their wives love them.
Bjrogg

[Hawkdancer]

The Curs are considered all 'round dogs, some of the bloodlines go back 200 years apparently.  They are farm dogs, hunting dogs, treeing dogs, family dogs, guard dogs, and big enough to be good foot warmers.  They are listed with United Kennel Club, but not with AKC, yet.  I've only met one, she was very social able and warmed right up to me, but I am a "dog" person.  We are considering getting one.
Most of the lines are out of the south, so they probably are somewhat thin coated.  Solve that with a hunting jacket ., and a dog door!  Officially, I think they are called Blackmouthed Curs.  Some interesting info on them on several websites.  Got to introduce your wife to your buddies's dogs, that will win her over!
Hawkdancer