2006-08-27 02:32:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
When you say hunting dog, is it a hound, a pointer or a retriever? A border collie retriever mix is likely to be quite inteligent and trainable. A border collie hound may be just smart enough to get into trouble.
2006-08-27 13:52:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That will depend. A hunting dog and a herding dog have to be trained to do what they are "programmed" to do. The level of those natural instincts can vary and then it will depend on how it is trained. They MAY come with the program, but you will have to train to turn it ON.
The chances are good that the dog will have basic instincts for both, but may not be great at either.
2006-08-27 12:17:02 · answer #2 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most likely the puppies will have some instincts from both parents - no way to tell which puppies will have more herding and which more hunting instincts. Either way, these will be puppies requiring LOTS of exercise and mental stimulation to keep them happy.
2006-08-27 10:51:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe he'll have a dominant breed characteristic. Herding or hunting
2006-08-27 09:46:19 · answer #4 · answered by Marge Simpson 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my dog is a hunting mix but he doesnt know what to do when i play fetch with him. plus hes afraid of cats
2006-08-27 09:53:53 · answer #5 · answered by i like pizza 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nope...you'll just have a confused,usless MUTT/MONGREL! Potential for a sheep-killer,though!
REALLY bad idea.
2006-08-27 18:37:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋