wat type of dog

JCredneck42 · 09-04-2008, 08:14 PM

hey can anyone tell me wat the best dog for squirrel huntin is?

DTC · 09-08-2008, 08:37 PM

Depends on what you have hunted with. Jack russels and mountain currs will probably be the top two. The best dog I ever hunted with was half walker hound and half mountain curr. She was awesome, my cousin sold her though.

Wlfdg · 09-09-2008, 09:42 AM

You know, any dog with a good prey drive will tree squirrels. Two of my sled dogs are two of the best squirrel dogs I've ever used. I have a buddy who's Heeler X Border Collie will tree squirrels all day long if you let her. A fiesty mutt will get the job done. I bet if you went to the shelter you will find some terrier or cowdog mix that will be a best pal and great squirrel dog. Be patient on gun breaking. With my two guy's I started taking them out with an air rifle, then the .22 and finally a .410. No problems.

Seif5034 · 09-09-2008, 10:29 AM

My fiance' got a Bluetick (bred for coonhunting) mixed with a black lab from her sister for free and I decided to try and train it. He's doing good so far but all I've been able to show him thus far are caged squirrels and pelts. I think once I can get him in the woods I'll be able to train him much better

Rebel Hog · 09-09-2008, 10:30 AM

1. jack Russel

2. Fiest

bigwilly11189 · 09-09-2008, 02:18 PM

My springer spaniel/Beagle mix mut that I rescued from Puerto Rico will tree squirrels till she dropped dead of exhaustion if she wanted to. Can't trust her off leash b/c she'll chase cotton-tails until i lose her.

Mojotex · 09-09-2008, 06:44 PM

I have hunted with Rat Terriers that were great. Small, great endurance and love to hunt squirrels.

bluetick151 · 09-13-2008, 10:15 PM

ive have some great jack russles had a britney that was pretty good why i dont know lol he just did it on his own