Breeds of normal dogs: dachshund, yagdterrier, Yorkshire terrier. Description, characteristics, training

All breeds of normal dogs were removed at different times for the sole purpose - to help a person in game hunting. Due to their small size, these animals easily penetrate the burrow of a badger, a fox, a raccoon dog.

Breeds of normal dogs: dachshund

Today, many of the previously existing breeds of dogs that once helped their masters in the normal hunt, partially or completely lost their instincts, turning into cute and kind pets. Dachshunds also often live in urban apartments, but the dog remains an excellent, if not the best, normal dog.

The description of the dachshund can be found in many publications for animal lovers: an unusual exterior, the cheerful disposition of amusing "elongated" dogs attract many. Today they are more often used as companions, but experts know that this is a real smart and fearless hunter. The origin of the dachshund is for certain unknown.

Nowadays there are several varieties of the breed, each of which has its own standards and features. The first to appear are smooth-haired dachshunds. Later - long-haired, which arose as a result of crossing fees with a spaniel. And then there were also the coarse-wool individuals. Their ancestors were dachshunds and coarse-wool terriers.

The description of the fee, which is given in the publications on home dog breeding, presents us with a certain 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. A dog can perfectly drive a hare with a bark, feed ducks from the water, go on a bloody track, work on black grouses, and can be a charming pet. But her main hobby is working in a hole in a raccoon, a badger and a fox.

Dachshund easily catches up with the raccoon and captures it. Quite often raccoons dig quite simple burrows, but when they are overtaken by a dog, the raccoon does not come out, but defends in the burrow. In this case, the hunter has to dig a hole to get the beast.

It's harder to hunt badgers. This is a fairly large and strong beast, which builds complex holes. It can pose a serious danger to the dog. Therefore, it is better to hunt after the hibernation of the beast or when he goes hunting from the burrow. The dachshund in the hole only bows the badger, and the hunter digs a pit with a depth of one and a half meters.

The main specialization of the fee is hunting for a fox in winter or late autumn. Fox tries to escape from burrow, so the final result of hunting depends on the accuracy of the person. The dachshund is capable of strangling the fox in a burrow, but it is not always possible to pull it out to the surface - the hunter will need help.

Terriers

These are numerous breeds of normal dogs that were bred in Britain. Their name comes from the word terra, which translates as "land." Initially, they were formed as small working dogs, who had anger towards the beast. They were kept, as a rule, at the stables, and also used to fight rodents. Terriers were mostly taken out for northerners.

Today, out of more than thirty breeds of these dogs, only one third is suitable for hunting. All these animals are united by a dynamic and tireless character.

German hunting terrier (yagter terrier)

These animals have long been well known to dog lovers all over the world. Nevertheless, the opinion of these glorious dogs was very controversial. Some consider that these are magnificent normal dogs: the yagdterrier is a resolute, independent and independent animal, endowed with well-developed hunting abilities and lightning-fast reaction, absolutely fearless in the battle with the beast.

Others are sure that this dog is quite complex and requires a special approach to upbringing. In Russia, this dog came from Germany, where it was bred several centuries ago. This is a mobile, strong and very ferocious animal. Its main purpose is hunting. More precisely - help a man with the extraction of animals living in burrows: raccoons, foxes and badgers.

The best results are achieved by a yagter terrier in conjunction with another representative of this breed or with a dachshund. Such a team can easily overcome and drive out of the hole not only a fox or a badger, but also without fear of attacking a more dangerous and large beast, for example, on a wild boar. To defeat his two small dogs alone can not, but keep it in one place, not allowing to escape from the hunter, are quite capable.

Today, some breeds of normal dogs are increasingly used as girlfriends, to track down and further raise the beast from the legs, to hunt foxes and hares, to feed the game, to pursue the bloody trail of the podranka.

Border terrier

Another representative of normal dogs is the border terrier. Border is translated from English as a "border". The history of this breed began in the border areas of Scotland and England. These animals are not very presentable appearance, which is explained by the fact that the original goal was to bring dogs with excellent performance, not 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 on the hunt and excellent companions, faithful friends at home. Border terrier has a great character, allowing them to contain even beginners. A dog can chase prey for hours. She is not characterized by a "dead grip", as a rule, the dog works in a voice and assertiveness.

Yorkshire Terrier

Another terrier, which is well known in our country as an indispensable attribute of secular lionesses. Any kennel Yorkshire terrier, which can be found in almost every city, positions this dog as a room-decorative. And indeed it is. The breed that emerged at the end of the XIX century, was bred in the UK. But perhaps not everyone knows that initially small terriers were used as hunters for small rodents.

The owners of these animals were mostly poor people, who were not allowed to have large dogs that were used by poachers. Researchers believe that the famous in the XVIII century Waterside Terrier is the closest ancestor of modern York. There is a description of such a terrier: a small dog with a long silky coat of gray-blue color.

Over time, the aristocrats of England drew attention to the little Pied Pit Terrier: his nobility and to become admired. Over time, the country began to withdraw 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 pick up a well-established nursery. Yorkshire terriers are bred in Moscow and St. Petersburg, Krasnodar and Rostov-on-Don, Voronezh and Saratov and many other cities of the country.

Hunting with normal dogs

In Russia, hunting for a fox with Nordic dogs is very popular. The hunting season begins in the middle of autumn and lasts until spring. In the hole, the fox hides before the weather changes or when snow falls. In winter, the animal's fur becomes thick and shiny. Hunger and cold push the fox in winter for a very risky and bold acts, an attack on poultry, for example.

For successful hunting it is necessary to know the location of holes in the grounds. Hunting for a fox in winter is most effective if your assistants are woolly and smooth-haired fox terriers and welsh terriers, yagter terriers, and, of course, dachshunds.

From the burrow the fox always goes out swiftly and unexpectedly, immediately starting to run. The hunter needs an excellent reaction and a good shot. It happens that the dog manages to pull the fox out of the hole. But you should always have a second dog ready to hold the prey.

Training

To hunt with the dog was successful, it is necessary to prepare your assistant in advance, to train. Dogs must obey command "Take!" And "Do not!", Obey the hunter by the sound signal or the first command, be able to walk without a leash at his foot, execute the command "Stop!". To perform these commands training is common for all breeds.

And the normal dogs have special requirements. A good normal dog should come to the master by a noiseless signal, find and serve objects and calmly and silently stay in the shoulder bag.

Approach to a noiseless signal

Such a signal is necessary on the hole when you need to call a dog. In this case, the dog is called beckoning movements of the fingers or palms. Teach this requirement of young dogs only after they begin to approach the master by command or signal. A noiseless signal is first applied simultaneously with the sound signal. After three sessions, the dogs begin to approach and on a noiseless signal. Especially fast is the process when using a treat.

"Search!"

Quickly learn the dogs and the command "Seek!" (In three or four lessons). On the first lesson, quietly put a treat on an open place and, holding the dog on a leash, go to the lying treat against the wind, while giving the command and pointing the dog at him. This is enough for the dog to understand what is required of her. With each lesson she will perform the command more willingly.

"To the place!"

For normal dogs it is very important to have calm behavior in a shoulder bag. The dogs dig this team quickly and they themselves get into the bag. To this they are taught from an early age. The first lesson is spent when a young dog walks well and is even tired.

The owner gives the command "In place!" And puts his four-footed assistant in the bag. In the beginning the dog will toss in it, and maybe even whine, but if you repeat "In place!" And stroking the bag, it will quickly calm down. Two or three sessions are enough to make the dog master this team and could be in the bag for a long time.