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Quote from: 345 desoto on March 23, 2021, 03:32:01 PMJack Russell Terrier...Have you seen any evidence that this breed would be suited for the job. A story!
cats would probably do a better job since they can climb trees. my neighbors cat is a good hunter and kills squirrels.
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Quote from: spaugh on March 23, 2021, 10:47:35 PMcats would probably do a better job since they can climb trees. my neighbors cat is a good hunter and kills squirrels. I'm not so sure. Cats are maybe better ambush hunters in stalks which start on the ground. The squirrel attacks I've seen with cats have all been either on the ground or involve a swat very close down on a tree etc. Squirrels are so fast at climbing I'm not sure a cat would have a chance.
The dog would need to be able to catch it, first. You then have the issues of the squirrel doing physical damage to the dog. As a dog person, I have an issue with this concept of buying a dig to catch and kill squirrels.Just get a live trap(s) or a gun...
I have Schipperke/Shiba mix that lives to chase squirrels. She has only caught one so far because she is a bit overweight and going on 10. She loves to harass them to the point where they think twice on setting up a nest near by. Schipperkes are Belgian rat chasers that lived on ships. The only con is they think they are smarter than you and only listen when they want to What about mixing up some spray with the hottest peppers you can find? Maybe spray it on the trunks and fruit?
The devil dog her self - Neesha. Loyal companion to kids and cats, just not rodents.
I believe with foresight you plant your tree's strategically so that tree cannot launch off of roof fences and other trees. A squirrel dog can be a very effective deterrent. My rat terrier passed on to Canine Glory a few years ago. He had a very strong Predator Drive obsessed with lizards rats and squirrels. What breed would you recommend for his replacement? What breed do you have?
Blue heeler/Australian cattle dog. Mine has killed a roof rat.They are exceptionally loyal and intelligent. They love having a job to do. If you train to get a squirrel, they will do that job with utmost passion. They are very athletic, fast, agile. I would imagine one of few breeds that could outmaneuver a squirrel. I absolutely adore this breed. Only thing about them, if you want them to get along with other pets and young kids, they have to be introduced to them as a puppy.