OMG!!! My dog just killed a squirrel!!!

zaksmum

Tropez wrote: »

The squirrel wouldn't have suffered though in those circumstances. One thing about sighthounds is that they at least end things quickly.

It is generally the competitive clubs that disallow crossbreeds. The more recreational minded club will generally allow crossbreeds and these clubs usually offer other forms of exercise too such as racing and obstacle courses. The only thing to really consider is that some of the clubs require dogs to respond to "traditional" commands (such as "tally-ho") but it is generally the competitive clubs that have such rules.

If you feel comfortable with doing so, if you would like to PM me your region (no need to be too specific) I can make some enquiries about possible clubs in your area?

And I apologise for referring to your dog as a "she". I have three female whippets myself and save for one dog have grown up with female dogs so it is a force of habit for me to call a dog a she. :rotfl:

Thanks very much Tropez. I'm on Merseyside and would definitely be interested if you have details of these clubs.

Paradigm

My boy DDB has caught a few surprisingly, no mean feat for a DDB... they were dead almost instantly!

I wouldn't worry about it, they're cute 'till you get them in your loft gnawing at your water pipes (& whatever else they can find)... that's not funny :mad:

Owain_Moneysaver

HappyMJ wrote: »

As it was a fresh kill it would have made a nice dinner. yummy... They cost £4.50 online. Me being a moneysaver then I'd take it home and eat it.

That's what I thought but didn't like to say.

Actually I'd rather sell it than eat it. £4.50!!!

Could be quite profitable owning a whippet!

Tropez

zaksmum wrote: »

Thanks very much Tropez. I'm on Merseyside and would definitely be interested if you have details of these clubs.

There is definitely a non-pedigree lure coursing club based in the North West (I've attended some of their events in the past). I'm having some trouble finding contact details at the moment (possibly because seasons are generally March through October) but I'll keep looking for them and get back to you.

In the mean time perhaps you'd like to check out the K9 Community - http://www.k9community.co.uk/forums/index.php?act=home - as there is lots of information on there, and a section specifically catered to Lure Coursing events on the forum.

meritaten

please dont look upon your treasured pet as a killer! all animals will kill, either in self defence or to survive. at least he didnt kill the squirrel for the pleasure of it! only humans will do that! dog owners rarely have to face this, but us cat owners frequently do! Cats will often bring home offerings (actually I think they just want us to skin it, cook it and serve it up for them), sometimes alive, more often not! and those of us with cats who also like to feed wild birds..........well, we sometimes have to watch the kill enacted in front of us! the way I cope with it is by reasoning that if the prey is slow, or ill or too old..........then its going to get caught and at least its either a swift death or I get it unharmed and can release it!

zaksmum

meritaten wrote: »

please dont look upon your treasured pet as a killer! all animals will kill, either in self defence or to survive. at least he didnt kill the squirrel for the pleasure of it! only humans will do that! dog owners rarely have to face this, but us cat owners frequently do! Cats will often bring home offerings (actually I think they just want us to skin it, cook it and serve it up for them), sometimes alive, more often not! and those of us with cats who also like to feed wild birds..........well, we sometimes have to watch the kill enacted in front of us! the way I cope with it is by reasoning that if the prey is slow, or ill or too old..........then its going to get caught and at least its either a swift death or I get it unharmed and can release it!

Thanks meritaten. Well, I'd like to THINK Jack didn't kill the squirrel for pleasure...but why else would he do it?

It's not like it was self defence or survival for him. The squirrel was just minding his own business doing no harm to anybody when my lovely softie dog zoomed in on the poor creature and despatched him swiftly to squirrel heaven.

You'd have to wonder why, wouldn't you? I know it's instinctive but it still feels bad somehow.

Jack is the sweetest daftest dog you could wish for, just wanting to cuddle up to you...I can't quite get my head round this killer thing that's just surfaced in him:eek::eek::eek::eek:

meritaten

instinct took over hun! no, Jack isnt bad - he is still your sweet dog! my sons cat lives with me and he is a total sweety - or he doesnt like my cooking! no offerings! my first cat was ferocious! but, he brought live offerings too..........not harmed in any way and would watch while i set them free! CATS! will never understand them! dogs are bred to catch prey, especially fast dogs! why do you think they chase the silly rabbit? and if they caught it? what then?
it isnt a killer thing thats surfaced in him - its always been there! just, you havent witnessed it! jack is still jack and is YOUR jack with you. would you feel the same if there was an intruder and jack saw him off, biting him badly? no, you would hail jack as a hero - but he would just be displaying exactly the same instincts you saw when he killed the squirell. to survive and protect - thats a dogs basic instincts and tbh they dont get to use them much in this world!

gordikin

Apparently they are quite tasty...I'm sure Hugh Fernie Wittie Thingy cooked and served them to some pals. Very Money Saving!

CFC

Just think how would a dog survive if the hunting instinct was not there, it would have died out a hundred years ago as it had no purpose - it's only relatively recently that animals that can't 'pay their way' have been kept as pets. He's not a killer, he's just a normal dog.

For next time:

Squirrel With Gravy

(Slow Cooker: 6 hours)

1 squirrel, cleaned, dressed and cut up ( or pheasant or partridge)
flour
salt
pepper
one can cream of celery soup
one can cream of mushroom soup
Put enough oil in an iron skillet or Dutch oven to cover bottom of pan. Roll dried, cut up squirrel in flour, salt, pepper mixture to coat. Brown on medium heat. Meanwhile, put one can cream of celery and one can cream of mushroom soup in crock pot. Add 1 1-/2 cups water and cook on high. Place browned squirrel in crock pot with soup mixture. Add water to pan and simmer drippings, then add to crock pot mixture. Cook on high for one hour and medium-low for five hours. Serve with noodles or mashed potatoes. This recipe can also be used for pheasant and partridge.

zaksmum

CFC wrote: »

Just think how would a dog survive if the hunting instinct was not there, it would have died out a hundred years ago as it had no purpose - it's only relatively recently that animals that can't 'pay their way' have been kept as pets. He's not a killer, he's just a normal dog.

For next time:

Squirrel With Gravy

(Slow Cooker: 6 hours)

1 squirrel, cleaned, dressed and cut up ( or pheasant or partridge)
flour
salt
pepper
one can cream of celery soup
one can cream of mushroom soup
Put enough oil in an iron skillet or Dutch oven to cover bottom of pan. Roll dried, cut up squirrel in flour, salt, pepper mixture to coat. Brown on medium heat. Meanwhile, put one can cream of celery and one can cream of mushroom soup in crock pot. Add 1 1-/2 cups water and cook on high. Place browned squirrel in crock pot with soup mixture. Add water to pan and simmer drippings, then add to crock pot mixture. Cook on high for one hour and medium-low for five hours. Serve with noodles or mashed potatoes. This recipe can also be used for pheasant and partridge.

Oh Yuk. I don't think so...:(