Most guys I know east of the Mississipi river tend to use curr dogs.What is the best dog for hunting squirrel and raccoon?
There are several breeds you can try but by far the Bluetick Coonhound is the most revered for racoon and can also be trained for squirrel, but any 'hound' would work as well as some terriers and spaniels. Just make sure to get a dog that can handle the cold weather and harsh environment in the woods. Also be advised, training a dog for hunting is a very very time consuming effort if you do not already have a trained 'lead' dog to companion a new dog with.
A Walker hound or a Silent Walker hound. I had a silent walker and he was the smartest dog I ever knew. Learned fast and kept what he learned. I lived in 'coon squirrel and porcupine territory and he knew the difference and left the porkies alone. Silent walkers are a Walker crossed with a Basenji and only the barkless ones are kept. They have no vocal cords, like a Basenji, so they cant bark. Excellent dog.
cocker spaniel
even tho they say they are bird dogs they can go for other small game also
and they are really friendly and loyal
fiest dogs are good squirrel hunters, and go with walkers for coon. ummmm, don't want to spoil the party but beagles don't hunt squirrel or coons.
TREEING WALKER
My first choice would be a redbone coon hound. Check out www.timberchopper.com . If there not your fancy you could go with a cur or a plot hound.
coon hound or bluetick
get a bloodhound.
beagle
coon hound
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