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    As with most crosses it really depends on how they’re thrown - with some being more “bull” or “sighthound” forward than others. IME - the phenotypical expression is a pretty good indicator as to how they navigate the world. It’s why I see some more bull forward pups starting “earlier” than some of the more sighthound oriented ones. Just comes down to handler IQ. a few pics of the littermates between 9-10mo showing variation in type. I’d say as a whole - this litter should average 27” but wouldn’t be surprised if that fawn male with the black collar at the bottom gets a bit taller.
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    Essentially a reverse bull x. Heavy bulldog influence.
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    Have to know your stock and make decisions based on what they show you. Got a real good glimpse as to her mindset and intent.
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    Sire is about 36kg - likely to drop 2-3kg Eyeballed - Daughter likely close to the same.
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    Just a few action shots. Have a 4yo Apbt x Stag and his 10mo daughter who we started this week. Showing good promise. Would like for her to take one solo come 12mo Takes contact silently. Pushes into the grip. Learning the pointy end and starting to pick angles. Shes’s a big dog. Should be handy on pigs and provide strong finish on coyotes. Denning season comes to a close in June and the young dogs start to become territorial. Hope to get her on some later this summer. Winter just ended - will start dropping weight on the duo and prep them for the upcoming heat
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    Just the angle.
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    Thank you. The build certainly lends itself to heavier quarry. The Apbt strain he carries certainly popped come year 3. His type back to a pure sighthound would likely be ideal for most.
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    Likely different selection pressure. Chosen based purely on speed/athleticism rather than environmental soundness/strong nerve. Once it’s introduced to a line - it’s hard to remove.
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    Certainly appreciate the tip. Next time I head down there I’ll give it a go. I think a lot of it is insecurity/self preservation. Think his confidence would be higher if he was started on something that didn’t weigh more than he did. Changes the relationship with the quarry just starting out.
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    The batch that escaped and the sub -adults that were captured and removed. They’ll test a dogs mettle, and put holes in a dog quick the 100-120lbers tend to be the most dangerous - fast moving and agile - overall a very positive trip for the boy who likely suffered from under exposure, lack of work and low effort. Glad that with time he’s progressed. Def a dog who needs the fight brought to him to get him hooked
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    Took him to tx, and introduced him to some hogs. Would have liked to have started him on some small ones - but they escaped the night before. Ended up having some sub adults between 80-130lbs. it was a rough intro. They charge dogs. A few unpleasant run ins and he got with the program. They take off running and He’ll sit hogs down. Run em down, Hit a leg and just dig in. I like the regrips. But would have preferred straight ear holds. I think he learned about the hogs business end.Tried choking him off the grips and placing him on the head - he’s just work his way to the back.
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    Been on a fair bit of fox chases the past couple months and is beginning to airscent. He’ll key up on an area before the quarry starts moving, both fox and deer. He’s also learned how to follow the beam - learned that it = eyeshine. He’s not quite as fast as his pure lurcher buddy, but they hunt well together and his nose yields hidden game. Fur season starts this October. Looks like he’s ready. Really need something that’ll test his mettle.
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    Winter came a went - as did a few chases of the fox. Our area is full of them. One particular lesson was invaluable - where he investigated an area where the fox was bedded down, and was able to pair the scent with the quarry. He followed the scent until the fox made a move. some of these guys are extremely bold, we’re able to call them in with rabbit distress calls played off YouTube - we’ll start setting the dog up for success and hitting some fields. This just happens to be the woods behind the house
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    There are designated seasons for aforementioned furbearers as well as landowner nuisance animal “takes” permitted
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    They’ve got some size to them. Tough skin, no neck and are all muscle with long teeth. Giant ground squirrels. One of my female mastiffs took one yesterday and had some minor teeth marks to her neck. They don’t last long with a proper crunch to the body. But they will turn and defend themselves.
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    Ha. I’d enjoy him more if he was a faster starter. But alas. Comparison is the thief of joy. My heavy deer/wolf x’s were much more useful far earlier on fur but I also raised them from pups. Did a fair bit of foundation work.
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    It’s never for “lack of effort” as much as it’s “refinement of skills”. I’ll have to get him out with some other lurchers and see if he pieces things together quicker with a team. They learn better from eachother - but there’s something to be said for a dog who learns by themself IMO.
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    Those white tail are pretty large - he gets VERY close, the deer are almost surprised he covers as much ground as he does. He’s gotten teeth on one but was shaken off the leg hold. Female white tails in the Eastern US are typically 40-44kg - a lot for one dog to hold solo
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    Appreciate the kind words. The better half has taken a liking to him, and she’s all too familiar as to where “washes” go. So he’ll likely stick around. curious to see the forums feedback. I’m very familiar with OFRN game lines - so hoping as we approach 3 this fall, he’ll click like like they do. I’m also not familiar with heavy greyhound influenced lurchers - but do know that some of these apbts go from worthless to “full on” once “maturity hits”. Curious to see if he’ll follow the same trajectory. im noticing now - that more of the bull influence is coming out. He’s inter
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    Unfortunately the coon comes straight for me and my foot connects with the lurchers face, right when he opens his mouth to engage with the coon. here I am hoping I’m not ruining the experience for a young dog. He obviously respects me but isn’t pursuing as hard after the swift accidental kick to the face. In the last image you can see the lurcher recoil backwards the Patterdale dispatches the coon and suddenly gets possessive - attacking the lurcher. To our surprise the lurcher responds with astounding violence while we laughed “where tf was that on the coon” - perhaps this is
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    By this time, it’s apparent the dog began to get more comfortable with me. Enthusiastically playing with the flirt pole and tugging with the raccoon hide on the end. During hand walks he’d frequently seek game, looking for the deer hot spots and perk up. I could regularly slip him and have him take off - his chances of success were slim - hardwood forests aren’t conducive to lurchers running flat out, and after a good chase he’d work his way back to me where I’d shower him with praise. Felt like we were actually forging a relationship. He’d earn off leash privileges and I could trus
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