wat type of dog
09-08-2008, 08:37 PM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Missouri
Posts: 1,093
RE: wat type of dog
Depends on what you have hunted with. Jack russels and mountain currs will probably be the top two. The best dog I ever hunted with was half walker hound and half mountain curr. She was awesome, my cousin sold her though.
09-09-2008, 09:42 AM
#3
Fork Horn
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Teton Valley, ID
Posts: 196
RE: wat type of dog
You know, any dog with a good prey drive will tree squirrels. Two of my sled dogs are two of the best squirrel dogs I've ever used. I have a buddy who's Heeler X Border Collie will tree squirrels all day long if you let her. A fiesty mutt will get the job done. I bet if you went to the shelter you will find some terrier or cowdog mix that will be a best pal and great squirrel dog. Be patient on gun breaking. With my two guy's I started taking them out with an air rifle, then the .22 and finally a .410. No problems.
09-09-2008, 10:29 AM
#4
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 600
RE: wat type of dog
My fiance' got a Bluetick (bred for coonhunting) mixed with a black lab from her sister for free and I decided to try and train it. He's doing good so far but all I've been able to show him thus far are caged squirrels and pelts. I think once I can get him in the woods I'll be able to train him much better
09-09-2008, 02:18 PM
#6
Join Date: Aug 2008
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Posts: 82
RE: wat type of dog
My springer spaniel/Beagle mix mut that I rescued from Puerto Rico will tree squirrels till she dropped dead of exhaustion if she wanted to. Can't trust her off leash b/c she'll chase cotton-tails until i lose her.
