Hunting with the hounds is the most popular Russian entertainment!

Hunting with the hounds has its origin from ancient times. More Egyptians more than 3000 years ago BC. Used dogs to catch a wild beast. In Russia, this kind of entertainment was especially popular in the 19th century, although its roots date back to the 10th and 11th centuries. Such hunting was considered a privilege of the rich. Today it has acquired a sporting character. Few people hunt for the sake of commercial value.

The success of such an event depends on a lot of circumstances. And it's not about hunter's accuracy. In hunting everything depends primarily on the dog. She is being taught since three months. For this, the hound is taken for walks in the plains, forests, accustomed to the horn, leash, collar. In 9 months she is taught not to be afraid of the forest, leaving her there for a long time alone.

What should be a hound?

All dogs used for hunting are determined by 4 characteristics: flair, tirelessness (viscosity), speed (paralysis) and voice. Will not be redundant with anger and excitement. All these qualities are laid down at the gene level, so when choosing an animal, special attention is paid to its pedigree.

It is very important flair. It is divided into lower and upper. Appreciate the dogs, having the last kind, since they can catch a smell in the air with their heads raised. Such hounds are easier to rebuild the lost track, better feel the beast.

Today, the urge to appreciate. If in ancient times they were proud of dogs, ready to drive the beast though the whole day, today the hunters have limited time. It is very important for them that their pets can finish the baiting on time.

How does the weather affect?

Hunting with the hounds depends largely on the weather. For example, when the wind, dogs are disoriented. In addition, very quickly the track is lost, the sound is carried away. Ideal is cloudy weather with a fine drizzling rain. Then the land on the trails becomes soft, which does not allow the pads of dogs to wear off. The smell of the beast stays in the air.

Hunting with Russian hounds, as a rule, ends when the snow falls, and the whole process becomes slow and very long, loses its meaning. Of course, if the layer of precipitation is 20-30 cm and no more, then you can still hunt the beast.

On whom to hunt?

The most popular beast is a hare. He begins hunting with the hounds with the first appearance of the blacktroopers. Hunters, as a rule, do not pay attention to the stale hide of the beast.

The second popular animal is the fox. Very often dogs get off the trail of a hare and rush to chase after it, because its smell is stronger. In order to prevent this, the dog is taught from puppyhood to the whites.

The third beast is a wolf. After He is now very few, his popularity is gradually coming to naught. Although still some hunting organizations have wolf-eaters.

Where to hunt?

Hunting with hounds is popular in the forests of the Crimea and the North Caucasus. But it is the European part of the country that is famous for its dogs. Also, the popularity of hunting in Siberia increases every year. Thousands of people are constantly expanding the territory of the beast, gradually making their way to the most remote corners.

Yes, hunting with a hound, despite its ancient roots, today is still as popular. New organizations are opening up, specializing in this industry, there are professional dog breeders.