In the small barrel there is good wine. This famous saying can be applied without problems to some dog breeds which, despite a not exactly exaggerated stature, are very popular in the field hunting. Many hunters gladly rely on smaller species to track down wilds such as rate, rabbit , fox. They are the so-called "den" dogs and the main examples are represented by terriers and dachshunds.
These go in search of tane located in the ground, sometimes even in depth. The reason for their depth is due to their use. These become the refuge where the typical animals that live underground, such as badgers, porcupines, foxes and otters, seek shelter.
These two breeds of hound they are trained to search for burrows and face the animal when it is in front of it. Once inside, these dogs face off against animals trying to escape.
With them our four-legged friends start a kind of combat which has the sole purpose of bringing the prey out into the open.
In this way the hunter will have the opportunity to kill it, in some it may be the dog itself that kills the animals living underground after a long confrontation.
Usually den dogs they do not act alone, but are used to support those to follow. The latter are used to trace the game in pasture and locate it when it hides in underground burrows or in those indicated.
The use of followed dogs it is due to particular characteristics that only they have, unlike those from search or from farm. These dogs are characterized by a large agility in movements, fundamental when they collide with the prey, but also a natural predisposition to digging into the ground adds to this a fundamental characteristic, the courage to stand up to badgers, foxes, porcupines or otters.
As previously stated i Terriers and the Dachshunds they are the favorite breeds to tackle this type of hunting. The reasons why they are the most suitable are many. Let's take a closer look at the gifts and character of both dogs.
Jack russell terrier
This breed belongs to the group 3 in which many are included dogs of English origin, are characterized by the ability to devote themselves to hunting rabbit and fox den. Similar to Parson Jack Russell they stand out for being active dogs, sturdy, agile and lively.
The hound of English origin is often compared with the German Jagd Terrier of German origin, also appreciated for hunting foxes.
This was selected to outperform British terriers because it is characterized by power, aggression and is the perfect hound to have with you on a hunting outing.
The breed has one great agility which is perfectly associated with a strong character and determined, always ready to follow directives of the master. The dog, moreover, is characterized by resistance and a particularly character independent, which however make it the ideal dog to place inside mute button of dogs from boar.
The Jack Russell Terrier, it is also known to those who are not involved in hunting, because it has often been used in many movies, but in general, as previously mentioned, it is characterized by game hunting.
Although the small breed dog originated in England, it did have a large one diffusion on the Australian territory.
The Jack Russell born in Devon region, during the 1800s, it owes its existence to the reverend John Russell, who wanted a terrier capable of run with his Foxhounds and sneak inside the burrows to flush out the prey.
The character of the hound is very lively, in fact it is a very breed intelligent, who can follow the commands of the owner who loves to play, therefore perfect if there are children in the house.
With the right training it becomes a perfect hunting dog that follows directions and respects the superiority of the hunter. The Jack Russel also is among the most breeds courageous and determined for this reason it is often used inside the properties as a guard dog. Moreover, thanks to its agility, it is perfect for sports such as agility.
Dachshund
The other dog we talked about and which is particularly suitable for hunting from the den is the bass otto. This is part of the group 4, together with those of German origin, in all its variants from long-haired to hard and short-haired, without forgetting those of small or standard size.
Dogs of ancient origin, so much so that they are defined as descendants of the Egyptians, actually have had the recognition of standard in 1885.
The original name was Dachshund indicated their propensity to hunt i rates. Despite this, for many years they have been used for rabbit or fox hunting go in search of injured deer and, in some cases, even for hunting wild boars.
Like any dog, training is essential, if given the right directions, it can be best used for rabbit hunting, in fact it is considered one of the best breeds for hunting this wild.
Thanks to the use of smell he manages to sniff out the prey and if he manages to find it in the den, he does not stop in front of this obstacle, but continues his work even if he should have in front of him difficult natural elements such as brambles and thorns.
In recent years this breed has increasingly integrated into the family. Its small size makes it a great one pet, which, however, needs to live outdoors to feel good. It is only in the countryside or in the woods, natural elements for him, that the bass otto manages to go wild and give the best of himself.