Dogs with jobs pays an early morning visit to the Hursley Hambledon pack of English Foxhounds in their lodges.
Amid the early morning excitement of the pack, Kennel huntsman, Keiran gives an insight into pack life. He explains that there’s no a particular “top dog” among the boys. The social hierarchy is more complex and changeable among the girls. Surprisingly, the individual canine most “in charge” is not a foxhound at all – but a pint-sized terrier called Poppy who has made her home with, and been happily adopted by, the entire pack.
With at least one, occasionally two litters a year, scenting talent and knowhow is passed down the generations within the pack over time, as older hounds retire and the youngsters join. Kieran’s affection for the hounds is evident. When pressed, he admits to having a favourite, who will live with him as a pet once she retires.
Presenter Kate Fairweather is excited to find out how young hounds Debit and Dervish are doing, three years on from when they featured as five month old puppies on Dogs with Jobs in November 2021.
Connected episodes
- Meet Debit and Dervish, the hunting hound puppies
- Bloodlines and breeding: a rare insight into the breeding of hounds for a trail hunting pack
Do you work your dog or dogs?
Kate is generally obsessed with working dogs and loves to hear about them – the more varied the better!
If you, or someone you know works their dog or dogs, and would consider being interviewed on Dogs with Jobs, please get in touch with Kate via team@shineradio.uk.
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