This is a list to discuss the uses and purposes of canines in the period studied by the SCA (Medieval and Renaissance).
Such as, but not limited to, the use of terriers (earthdogs), lurchers and coursers (coursing), cart dogs / draft uses, hunting and hounds, herding, guard, and companion dogs. Discussions on breeding, rearing, feeding, training, equiping and any other canine related study or activity would be most welcome.
As per requests, we have also expanded to welcome and include animals of the hunt, partners and team members to our canine pursuits. For example hawks, ferrets, horses etc, so we can better understand and work with gentles working in these endeavors as well.
Hopefully, we can assist one another in our research, as well as, share what some may be putting to practical application.
This is not an official SCA List.
Coursing Classes and Articles
The following coursing classes can be offered at your event upon request, with or without hounds present:
Basic Houndcoursing (Duchess Elina Einarsdottir)
Explains in a classroom setting the basic goals and functions of Houndcoursing; brings the student visually through houndcoursing and teaches the most period art of the hunt.
Bringing Your Hound Home (Baroness Ailinor MacGafriadh)
The History of the Greyhound (Duchess Elina Einarsdottir)
This class delves into the history of the oldest breed of dog in history; the Greyhound. It follows it's progression through history to modern times, with
highlights of other ancient sighthound breeds as well.
Hound First Aid (Duchess Elina Einarsdottir)
Teaches the student how to deal with basic bumps and bruises relating to the average dog; lists a basic
first aid kit and its' ingredients, as well as
explaining the how's and why's of what may help heal
your hound. Also teaches how to deal with real life
emergencies, how not to panic and what to do to best
help the professionals helping your hound. Duchess
Elina mundanely is a Veterinary Assistant at a busy
Animal Hospital in her home town.
The following articles have been written by our members:
