Working Dog & Ferret

Every week, Countryman's Weekly publishes news, show reports, breeding, training and health tips, readers stories and pictures plus everything you need to know about Lurchers, Terriers and Ferrets.

 

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Working dog essentials

Posted by on Friday, 25th of June 2010 • 

SUMMER is usually the time when most people stock up on those working dog essentials we use throughout the hunting season, and the many game fairs around the country are the obvious places to acquire new collars, leads, dog coats and any other accoutrements we deem necessary for the safety and welfare of our dogs.

10,000TH ONLINE LITTER REGISTERED WITH THE KENNEL CLUB

Posted by on Sunday, 24th of January 2010 • 

BACK in 2006, the Kennel Club launched an online litter registration service in a bid to speed up processing time. A year later and the Kennel Club is pleased to announce the 10,000th online litter registration.

NEW COOKBOOK PROMISES MEALTIME PAW-FECTION

Posted by on Monday, 18th of January 2010 • 

DOG owners seeking a healthier and tastier alternative to commercial pet food can turn to a new fun-filled collection of handy homemade recipes.

The Whippet will be ready to revert to coursing as and when the call comes

Posted by Lampingman on Monday, 18th of January 2010 • 

It was with much regret that hare coursing, the sport many of us considered the supreme test of a running dog’s prowess, came to an end in February 2005.

A terrier or lurcher for ferreting – that is the question

Posted by on Monday, 18th of January 2010 • 

OVER the years I've often been asked what the best type of dog is for ferreting or whether I should just have a terrier or lurcher for the task. Well, I think there is no simple answer and that it can often be a matter of personal preference.

A few rats

Posted by on Monday, 18th of January 2010 • 

WE don’t see many rats until the end of the shooting season nowadays so an invite to cull a few of these noxious pests is always welcome at this time of year.
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