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Redmund kills another deer

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  • My theory is that after the first encounter he figured out the pointy ends and avoids them. After the deer enter the deer fenced vineyard they are basically captive animals and have no where to run. That is the only way he can get a deer.

    Sid Sher
    Kugawa Basenjis

  • WOW…A DEER!!! No way! Impressive!

  • Good dog Redmund he saves money for you no kibbles for that boy he hunts his own meal :D On a more serious note hide the carcass and don´t tell anyone or Redmund might be in some serious trouble;)

  • As Redmund's breeder, I am not really happy that he is risking his life in this pursuit. However, it is pretty amazing that a 25 pound dog can take on a 150 pound deer.

    Sid Sher
    Kugawa Basenjis

  • If you've ever watched a pack of them, it's truly an awesome site. It's like a telepathic dance. But truly amazing taking down a deer by himself.

  • I'm definitely no expert in this area, and it's just a thought…but I know chronic wasting disease is becoming more and more common in deer.

    http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/wild/diseases/cwd/

    Redmund would have to ingest a different part of the deer than his rump :) but it's something to consider.

  • WOW!!

    But then … when you think about it ... they were/are used in Africa/Congo for hunting!

    The one book I have said the owners tied a shelled gourd around their necks, filling the gourd with pebbles/stones so as to be able to 'hear' the basenji and not shoot them, shooting the prey instead.

  • My Max got hold of a large raccoon in my backyard one night when he was about 2. My boyfriend at the time went out and saw the raccoon on its back with Max on his throat. He tried to separate them, but it was too late for the raccoon. I've kept my dog door down at night ever since. The two Bs I have now seem to be fearless and much more instinctively predatory than Max was–but fortunately I haven't had any raccoons etc in the backyard....yet.

  • Wow. That is amazing. Manning has only been successful at catching birds. Although he did try for a bat the other day that had made it into the apartment. As of yet neither Manning or the cats are very good bat catchers. A deer is impressive!

  • You do realize that since Redmund has been a succesful deer hunter, he will continue to pursue them. The comment about CWD should be taken seriously as should the comment that he is engaging in risky behavior. Yes these dogs were hunters in Africa, but this isn't Africa and these dogs aren't wild but our companions.

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