Because Thanksgiving is tomorrow and the Holiday is steeped in Tradition and History, I thought I would share this interesting, little known, fact. (well at least interesting and little known to me!)
Did you know there is such a breed as Turkey Dogs? Although not recognized by the AKC, the Appalachian Turkey Dog was developed by a gentleman named John Byrne of Lowry, VA. Mr. Byrne chose 3 purebred foundations to contribute attributes to the turkey dog, among them: Setters~ stylish looks, drive for feathers, biddability; Pointers~ stamina, speed, prey drive, range; Plott Hounds~ desire to chase, track, bark.
"Hunting fall turkeys with dogs is a specialized—and incredibly exciting—type of fall bird hunting. In its simplest form, dogs cast about the fall woods in search of flocks of birds. Once located, the dogs rush into the flock and bark as they scatter the turkeys. Barking is key since it allows hunters to then find the break site and set up on returning birds (the turkeys almost always return to the break site). The dog's job is done once the birds scatter." Written by Gerry Bethge of OutDoor Life magazine.
I wouldn't know much about hunting; I just like to eat turkey! But I find this part fascinating; after the dog does his job of Flush and Scatter, he will come back to the hunter and lay in a canvas bag to wait patiently as the hunter takes over to finish the hunt. I am sure carrying a bag is a lot easier than a crate! (haha) Staying covered will help the dog stay calm and stop chasing the turkeys; kind of like keeping a waterfowl dog in the blind.
So what do you think about my dog, Daisy? She was a stray and I got her from a shelter....Daisy could be a Appalachian Turkey Dog, right!?
Anyways, no matter how your turkey gets on your table.....may you and your family have a Bountiful Thanksgiving. Please know that I am thankful too, for my family and you, my friends; four legged and two!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Dru and Daisy
Out of the DogHouse LLC website www.ohiodogtrainer.net
Contact Dru Therrian 440.286.9070
I wouldn't know much about hunting; I just like to eat turkey! But I find this part fascinating; after the dog does his job of Flush and Scatter, he will come back to the hunter and lay in a canvas bag to wait patiently as the hunter takes over to finish the hunt. I am sure carrying a bag is a lot easier than a crate! (haha) Staying covered will help the dog stay calm and stop chasing the turkeys; kind of like keeping a waterfowl dog in the blind.
So what do you think about my dog, Daisy? She was a stray and I got her from a shelter....Daisy could be a Appalachian Turkey Dog, right!?
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Anyways, no matter how your turkey gets on your table.....may you and your family have a Bountiful Thanksgiving. Please know that I am thankful too, for my family and you, my friends; four legged and two!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Dru and Daisy
Out of the DogHouse LLC website www.ohiodogtrainer.net
Contact Dru Therrian 440.286.9070