Sentences with phrase «dogs hunted rabbits»

Not exact matches

Whether it is hounds chasing rabbits, bird dogs pointing or retrievers and spaniels retrieving, the challenge of a field trial is a constant incentive to anybody with a good hunting dog and a sporting instinct.

According to Defra, exemptions in the Hunting Act allow the following activities to take place in limited circumstances: stalking and flushing out; use of a dog below ground, in the course of stalking and flushing out, to protect birds being kept or preserved for shooting; hunting rats and rabbits; retrieval of hares which have been shot; falconry; recapture of wild mammals; and research and observation.

This surely contributes to the rarity or nonexistence of human - to - human transmission of rabies (acquired by the bite of an infected dog or bat); cat - scratch disease (which causes skin lesions and swollen lymph nodes); tularemia (a disease, often acquired when hunting and cutting up an infected rabbit, that can cause skin ulcers, swollen lymph nodes, and fever); and BSE (probably acquired by eating the nervous system tissue of infected cows).

You ask an American kid in 1900 what dogs and rabbits have in common, they say, «You use dogs to hunt rabbits.»

Like a hunter bringing a dog to flush out rabbits, groupers entice moray eels to hunt with them (movie 1).

Leveraging the interplay of the two motors on the rear axle, the e-tron quattro can «turn like a hunting dog after a rabbit» without any heaviness or wallowing through sharp corners, said Siegfried Pint, Audi's new Head of Electric Powertrain.

Although, in Pint's phrase, the e-tron quattro SUV can «turn like a hunting dog after a rabbit», the C - BEV (as Audi calls it internally) should be capable of consistently removing some of the impacts of dynamic forces on the driver in much more mundane driving events.

Hunters developed upland game dogs and waterfowl dogs to hunt birds, terriers to hunt pests, and hounds to chase rabbits, hares, and gazelles.

Greyhounds were originally bred as hunting dogs, designed to chase down prey like foxes, rabbit and deer.

The term «terrier» was fixed to any dog going to earth and hunting prey underground, including rabbits, foxes, and badgers.

One of the rarer dogs on the list and contrary to what's suggested by its name, it's not descended from Egypt, but from Malta, where it was bred to hunt rabbits.

Fleas are more likely in most dogs but some dogs are good at hunting rabbits or at finding dead ones to eat.

It was a slow dog, but with excellent scenting abilities and was employed to hunt deer and rabbits.

They are the smallest of the English herding dogs and were also adept at hunting and catching both rabbits and rats.

They are the breed of chasing dogs to hunt rabbits and other animals.

Cirneco Dell» Etna dogs were originally bred to hunt rabbits, and were mainly built to endure over rough terrain.

They are a hunting dog breed, and can learn to hunt birds and rabbits.

Herding dogs are bred to want to chase animals but must be taught to gather and drive; terriers are bred to chase and kill small animals but have to learn what to hunt and what to leave alone; a retriever must learn to ignore rabbits and to give a fallen bird to a person instead of eating it.

Potential negative: A mixed breed is not the best choice if you want a dog with specific skills, such as herding sheep, or hunting pheasants or rabbits.

Unlike other terrier types, they often get along well with cats and other dogs, but his vermin - hunting instinct will kick in if you keep rodents or rabbits as pets.

Sleek and agile, this dog was originally used for hunting rabbits and vermin.

They also were known for having red and white dogs that had feathering that were used for hunting birds and rabbits.

They are still used today as hunting dogs, primarily for hunting rabbits.

They should never be allowed to run off leash outside of a fenced - in yard; these dogs have strong hunting instincts and will be off after a rabbit, squirrel, or cat in a flash.

However, while years ago dogs used to hunt vermin, chase rabbits or herd cows, nowadays, cars, joggers, squirrels and the occasional neighbor's cat will make good replacements from a dog's perspective!

These dogs were bred to hunt rabbits, and they are proficient at this task.

Because they're hunting dogs, they may also be aggressive toward small furry animals such as cats or rabbits.

Just before hunting, we will squirt 1/2 ounce of honey into the dog's mouth, then put the dog on a rabbit trail for 15 minutes, stop, and immediately do a glucose level check.

That dog, Skippy, was a wild dog that had been captured during a rabbit hunting expedition.

Originally used for coursing rabbits, today the breed is still used for hunting and as a companion dog.

Principally used for hunting rabbits, they are a smooth moving hunting dog, easy to follow on foot — with distinctive «voice» so you know where he is.

This dog was bred to hunt rabbits, but he is more frequently seen keeping families company these days.

Used for badger hunting and trailing rabbits, this dog is easygoing, good natured, and gets along with children and other pets.

My first working dogs were beagles, used as companion dogs and to hunt rabbits.

NEW YORK - A Spanish farm and fishing dog, a Sicilian rabbit - hunting breed, an Italian sheepdog with a distinctive matted coat and a rugged South African watchdog are joining the American Kennel Club pack.

Nowadays, fewer states allow hunting with dogs in general, so most of today's Ridgebacks are content to keep the backyard squirrel - free or to chase rabbits in a field.

It is an elite hunter within the versatile hunting dog arena and is trained to retrieve, hunt, and track the following: Woodcock, Rails, Grouse, Dove, Partridge, Chukar, Quail, Pheasant, Ducks, Geese, Rabbit, Deer, and Fox.

Rabbits, unlike other pets like cats or dogs, are naturally prey animals, meaning that in the wild, they are constantly being hunted.

Dubbed as an iconic hunting dog in the United States, Beagles are professionals when it comes to rabbit hunts.

The rabbits were not surfacing that day in substantial numbers, so the dogs had to work hard, very typical of western hunting conditions; it was a challenging test for the judges and exhibitors as well.

Throughout history the Greyhound has been used in packs as hunting dogs to chase a variety of prey, but the natural prey of the Greyhound has always been the hare / rabbit.

They love going for walks with their family, or, even better, a good run across a field to hunt down rabbits (not recommended unless you have adequately trained your dog to come back to you!).

But Greek documents from 400 B.C. describe Beagle - like dogs, and the Romans may have brought small rabbit - hunting hounds with them to England and bred them with the local hounds.

Whether you are planning to hunt geese, quail or rabbits, there's a breed of dog selectively bred to excel in the task.

In brace and pack, the same hunting criteria are used as in solo, but when the first dog finds a rabbit and gives voice, the other (s) are expected to honor.

Although they are known to belong to very calm dog breeds, they were used to hunt small animals like rabbits in the past.

I was in charge of training and caring for the dogs and my father take them hunting for quail, rabbit, ducks etc., and our stud boy Buddy would last all day, and this was in really rough country.

As a hunting dog, Weimaraners have a strong prey instinct, and should not be trusted with small non-canine animals such as hamsters, guinea pigs, and rabbits.

He is a tough, strong, energetic little dog, breed to hunt badger, foxes and rabbits.

These can include hounds (including sighthounds and scenthounds used to hunt rabbits, raccoons, and coyotes), terriers (used to hunt small mammals), Dachshunds (used to hunt badgers, foxes, and rabbits), and gun dogs (the most common, including retrievers, spaniels, and pointers, used to hunt game).