All breeds of burrowed dogs were bred in differentTimes with a single purpose - to help a person hunt a game. Due to the small size of these animals easily penetrate into the hole of a badger, fox, raccoon dog.
Today, many pre-existing dog breedswho once helped their masters in the burrowing hunt, partially or completely lost their instincts, becoming sweet and good pets. Dachshunds also often live in city apartments, but at the same time the dog remains an excellent, if not the best, well-built dog.
The description of the tax can be found in many publications.for animal lovers: the unusual exterior, cheerful disposition of funny "elongated" dogs attract many. Today they are more often used as companions, but experts know that this is a real clever and fearless hunter. The origin of dachshunds is not known for certain.
Nowadays there are several species of breedeach of which has its own standards and features. The first appeared smooth-haired dachshunds. Later - long-haired, which arose as a result of crossing a dachshund with a spaniel. And then there were wire-haired individuals. Dachshunds and hard-haired terriers became their ancestors.
Description of the tax, which is given in publications ondomestic dog breeding, they represent to us some sissy, loving warmth and comfort. But this is only one feature that the dachshund has. The hunting dog of this breed is so good that it is universal. The dog can very well, with a barking, drive a hare, feed ducks from the water, follow a bloody trail, work on grouse, and may be a charming pet. But its main horse is work in a hole for a raccoon, badger and fox.
The dachshund easily catches up with the raccoon and captures it.Quite often, raccoons dig quite simple holes, but when a dog catches them, the raccoon does not come out, but defends itself in a hole. In this case, the hunter is forced to dig a hole in order to get the beast.
Harder to hunt a badger.This is a fairly large and strong beast that builds complex burrows. It can be a serious danger to the dog. Therefore, it is better to hunt after hibernation of the beast or when it goes on the hunt from the hole. The dachshund in the burrow only barks at the badger, and the hunter digs a hole to a depth of one and a half meters.
The main specialization of dachshund is fox hunting in winteror late autumn. Fox tries to escape from the hole, so the end result of hunting depends on the accuracy of the person. The dachshund is able to strangle a fox in a burrow, however, it is not always possible to pull it to the surface - the hunter’s help will be needed.
These are numerous breeds of burrowed dogs thatwere withdrawn in Britain. Their name comes from the word terra, which translates as "land." Initially, they were formed as small working dogs possessing wickedness to the beast. They were kept, as a rule, at the stables, and also used for rodent control. Terriers were mainly bred for burrow hunting.
Today, out of more than thirty breeds of these dogs, only a third is suitable for conducting burrow hunting. All these animals are united by a mobile and tireless character.
These animals have long been well known to lovers.dogs everywhere. Nevertheless, the opinion about these glorious little dogs was very controversial. Some believe that these are magnificent burrowed dogs: the jagdterrier is a decisive, independent and independent animal, endowed with well-developed hunting abilities and a lightning reaction, absolutely fearless in a fight with a beast.
Others are confident that this dog has a prettycomplex and requires a special approach to education. This dog came to Russia from Germany, where it was bred several centuries ago. It is a mobile, strong and very ferocious animal. Its main purpose is hunting. To be more precise, help to a person in the prey of animals living in burrows: raccoons, foxes and badgers.
The best results are achieved by the pairwith another representative of this breed or with dachshund. Such a team can easily overcome and drive out not only a fox or a badger from a hole, but also without fear of attacking a more dangerous and large animal, for example, a wild boar. Two small dogs will not be able to defeat him on their own, but they are quite capable of keeping him in one place, not allowing him to escape from the hunter.
Some breeds are increasingly used today.burrowing dogs as gunners, for tracking down and further raising of the beast from the bed, for baiting foxes and hares, for feeding the wounded game, for prosecution on the bloody trail of wounded animals.
Another representative of burrow dogs -border terrier Border is translated from English as "border". The history of this breed began in the border areas of Scotland and England. These animals have a not very presentable appearance, which is explained by the fact that initially the goal was to bring out dogs with excellent performance, without paying much attention to appearance. Border terriers appeared in our country relatively recently and immediately won the hearts of hunters.
These dogs are indispensable helpers in hunting andgreat companions, true friends at home. Border terrier has a great character, allowing them to contain even beginners. A dog can spend hours stalking prey. She is not peculiar to "dead grip", as a rule, the dog works with voice and assertiveness.
Another terrier who is well known in ourthe country as an indispensable attribute of secular lionesses. Any Yorkshire terrier kennel, which can be found in almost every city, positions this dog as a room-decorative. And indeed it is. Breed that emerged in the late XIX century, was bred in the UK. But perhaps not everyone knows that initially small terriers were used as hunters for small rodents.
Владельцами этих животных в основном были poor people who were not allowed to have large dogs that were used by poachers. Researchers believe the breed is known in the XVIII century, the Waterside Terrier is the closest ancestor of modern York. The description of such a terrier is preserved: a small dog with a long silky coat of gray-blue color.
Со временем аристократы Англии обратили внимание on the little terrier-pied piper: his nobility and become aroused admiration. Over time, the country began to display smaller representatives of the new breed. Today it is not at all difficult to acquire such a “hunter”, for whom hunting is reduced to running after a butterfly in the park, to find a well-proven nursery. Yorkshire terriers are bred in Moscow and St. Petersburg, Krasnodar and Rostov-on-Don, Voronezh and Saratov and many other cities in the country.
В России очень популярна охота на лисицу с burrowed dogs. The hunting season begins in mid-autumn and lasts until spring. A fox hides in a hole before changing the weather or when snow falls. In winter, the animal's fur becomes thick and shiny. Hunger and cold in winter foxes are pushed for very risky and impudent acts, an attack on poultry, for example.
For a successful hunt you need to know the location.holes in the grounds. Fox hunting in the winter is most effective if your assistants are wire haired and sleek hair Fox terriers and Welsh Terriers, Jagd Terriers, and, of course, Dachshunds.
The fox always leaves the hole quickly andunexpectedly, immediately starting to run. From the hunter requires an excellent response and accurate shot. It happens that the dog manages to pull the fox out of the hole. But you should always have a second dog at the ready, which will help keep the prey.
Чтобы охота с собакой была успешной, необходимо prepare your assistant beforehand, train. Dogs must obey the commands "Take!" And "No!" To perform these commands, training is common to all breeds.
And for burrowed dogs, special demands are made A good burrowing dog should come to its owner by a silent signal, search for and serve objects and quietly and quietly be in the shoulder bag.
Такой сигнал необходим на норе, когда требуется call the dog. In this case, the dog's name is inviting movements of the fingers or palm. Young dogs are taught this requirement only after they begin to approach the owner on command or signal. The silent signal is initially sent simultaneously with the sound signal. After three lessons the dogs begin to approach and to a silent signal. Especially quickly the process takes place when using delicacies.
The dogs and the “Search!” Command are quickly mastered."(After three or four lessons). In the first lesson, quietly put a treat in the open and, keeping the dog on a leash, go to the lying treat against the wind, while giving a command and point the dog at it. This is enough for the dog to understand what is required of it. With each lesson, she will perform the command more willingly.
For horny dogs, calm behavior is very important.in the back bag. Dogs learn this command quickly and get into the bag themselves. They are accustomed to this from an early age. The first lesson is carried out when the young dog is well walked and even tired.
The owner gives the command "In Place!""And puts his four-legged assistant in the bag. At first, the dog will turn around in it, and perhaps even whine, but if you repeat “To the place!” And stroke the bag, it will quickly calm down. Two or three lessons are enough for the dog to master this team and be in the bag for a long time.
