Are collies good hunting dogs

Answer 1

In most cases, very much so, but each dog is different.

They are generally not afraid of guns, if they trust the owner.

But fire the gun, away from the dog the first couple times, to get it used to the sound.

Even untrained cocker spaniels, seem to automatically have the knack for hunting.

They will start by sniffing the ground, running back and forth in front of you, and yelp when they got game.

They will flush out the game, sometimes driving it to you, as they circle around in front.

Once you shot the prey, keep calling your dog to come, it should come with game in mouth.

If it does not come, go to the dead game, the dog will usually be excited even trying bit it.

It is important, to never let your cocker spaniel, eat on any animal as it is impossible to break the habit later.

Always praise your dog, for job well done, but I advice no treats while hunting.

In end it is you, that needs to learn how to hunt with a dog, as hunting comes natural to dogs.

last note, most cocker spaniels love water, and will retrieve floating prey, but they do get colder when wet.

Answer 2

Collies will instinctively chase other animals because they were made for herding, but I have never seen one used as a successful hunting dog. I know that many of them would refuse to harm another animal, because it was bred out of them to keep them from hurting livestock. Then again, every dog is different.

Answer 3

I would also like to know i am getting a English Springer Spaniel i think, All i no is that they are great family dogs Im sure that they good hunting dogs though because I looked at many top ten hunting dogs and English Springer Spaniels are always in the top five or top 7 I hope this helps