A dog for the hunt for a wolf

Wolf as a dangerous pest

The dog is a faithful friend and helper of man in the fight against wolves. Several centuries ago, wolves terrorized the whole of Europe, and in some regions they are still afraid. Wolves attack cattle during grazing, and in hungry winters they can even come to villages, climb into sheds and cut livestock, cats and dogs.

Now for the wolves created a romantic image of an intelligent and noble animal, but those who encountered this beast, not only in the zoo, know that this is not so. The wolf will cut a whole herd of cattle not because he is hungry: obviously, he can not eat so much right away. The wolf will kill only because he likes to do it.

Because of the damage caused to livestock, the hunting for wolves does not require a separate permit. Most often as an assistant for hunting for a wolf are used such breeds of dogs as huskies , hounds, plottathounds and greyhounds. It is impossible to say unequivocally which breed is better. For example, hounds are better on the trail, greyhounds - by sight, and huskies are very smart and can silently show the owner of the wolf's lair. The Caucasian Shepherd , the Irish and Caucasian wolfhounds are more suitable for assisting in grazing and guarding than in the wolf hunt itself.

There is a hunt for wolves ...

It is customary for a wolf to hunt with dogs in the summer and with flags in the winter. A dog for hunting a wolf is usually taken not one, because in a one-on-one fight the average wolf will easily tear any hunting dog. To hunt wolves with huskies, a minimum of four dogs are taken, hunt for a wolf with a hound - 10-12 bow hounds.

Wolfhounds from dogs begin to be brought up from early childhood. Usually they choose the most malicious and aggressive puppies from the litter; educate them best with littermates. In order to instill a young woman with wickedness toward a wolf, when a dog is caught, the dogs are slaughtered on it. In addition, the dog must have a developed flair, be large enough, strong and deft, be able to focus on the wolf and not pay attention to the bird and hare.

In the summer, it is customary to hunt young wolves. For this kind of hunting, several strong and large dogs are taken, for example, hounds trained and well trained. Dogs are allowed on the trail, and when they discover a wolf's lair, hunters shoot air and lower husk. Adult wolves run away, young try to hide near the den. Dogs catch young and tear it, even though young wolves are bigger than laikas. They are used in hunting for young wolves and greyhounds.