See a field dog work

[Sharon]

I didn't know you had a beagle back ground too. I'd like to hear about it. I could start a new thread "Terry and his other Life" or you could PM me. ( What club were you with?)

[terrym]

I didn't know you had a beagle back ground too. I'd like to hear about it. I could start a new thread "Terry and his other Life" or you could PM me. ( What club were you with?)

I was in the York county one but we used the Wentworth club grounds.. Probably about 30 years ago now though . I had a 15" male as did my hunting buddies. We were primarily hunters then but trials was a good way to keep the dogs interested in the off season and in shape. Loved hunting over Beagles but when I decided to get another dog I realized chasing a hound was a young man's game and had always admired pointing breeds so figured I would try one. Not disappointed in the least but would love a Beagle too for winter hunting after bird seasons close. We all chose 15" males for the power they had to bust through deep snow and every now and then put the boots to an unlucky coyote.

[Sharon]

Fascinating. Thanks. (With the tracking devices available now-a-days , it's so much easier to manage a beagle.)

[terrym]

Yes it would be a game changer. We spent many Saturdays chasing dogs in the absolute worse swamps in Southern Ontario when they would go out of hearing reach. We never left one in the bush overnight though but came home pretty late a few times. A Garmin Astro would have been priceless.