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    Yes good point. He does have a strong nose, offspring might want to put it's head down instead of using its eyes. I guess thats where you'd have to rely on the sighthound genes kick in. So pot luck with that one.
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    Was wondering what people thought of the idea of E.S.S lurcher. Has anyone ever worked this type of cross before. The reason I ask is that , I have cracking little English Springer Spaniel, that has bags of drive, totally focussed, easy to train, will retrieve anything, in fact he's the best damn little working dog I have ever had, which got me thinking if you could combine these traits with a fast frame I think the outcome could be something special. He's quite a stocky little chap - perfect for bargeing his way through the undergrowth. Combine him with a whippet I think you would get a
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    Dog or Bitch doesn't make any difference. Just a pain when the bitch is out of work for 2 weeks during her season.
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    It's heartening to hear a happy outcome !!! Real pleased for ya.
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    Well yes I am actually !!!! but how would you suggest I prove it ???
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    Thnx Pal !
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    Does anyone know Jay from the WBF ? Can you persuade him I'm an OK guy and to authorise my username (same as here) PPuuuurrrllleezzzzzz !!!
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    Hi All, Does anyone have any tips/resources on Curing Rabbit pelts ?
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    Any Breeder who cares about their dogs will try to match the personality of the pup to that of the prospective owner , taking into account experience, available training time and ultimate purpose of the dog. Honesty is the best policy as otherwise you may be up with a dog that is not suitable.
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    And here he is with tonights catch ... although not all his
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    Hi , just though I would warn/remind everyone of the potential for accidental poisoning. A friend of mine has just lost 3 lurchers because they ingested Antifreeze. They wandered next door to a neighbours property where they were able to lap at the antifreeze. Antifreeze has a sweet taste and attracts animals to it. It only takes 2 or 3 tablespoons to be lethal for dogs. Please be vigilant. http://www.antifreezekills.co.uk/
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    Change to RMB mate, that will sort em out !
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    belting looking dog and something id def put to her, if you wasnt in wales, lol Whats wrong with Wales !!!! ha ha, nothing just a tad far away aint it, Well , you'll have to be prepared to travel if you want quality !!!!
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    belting looking dog and something id def put to her, if you wasnt in wales, lol Whats wrong with Wales !!!!
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    How about a full deerhound ? See more the pics HERE.
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    Thanks for your reply, are you suggesting that a greyhound/collie cross would be suitable ? What would be a typical height for this type of cross? I did stipulate that I was after a small dog. My wife already has collies and I don't want a dog any bigger than them. What advantages does this cross have over a beddy/whippet? In your opinion , what makes them more suitable?
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    Hi , I am hoping that you guys can give me some advice. I am looking for a small lurcher that will be good on rabbits in close , hilly terrain , where acceleration and speed is more important than distance and stamina. Would need to be equally useful at bushing during the day and at lamping @ night. It has to be smallish dog because the dog will be a working pet and will travel to various events and on holidays with our other dogs and we only have limited space in our vehicle. Most of the space is taken up with the deerhound ! From an aesthetic point of view I like broken coated d
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    I know where's a few , but I'm not telling where , cos then there would be none left !
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    Great, Confessions of a Mole Catcher ... look forward to that coming out !
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    Dont' worry about feeding whole rabbits to your dog. What do you think they would eat if they were wild ???? Foxes don't have any problems and there internal tract is no more robust than your dog's. We have fed raw rabbit and chicken carcass to all our dogs for several years with no problems. If you have any doubts have a chat with people from here : http://www.ukrmb.co.uk/
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    Nice looking pups, Mrs ses we can't get another one until all of her Collie pups are gone ! They are 4 weeks now , so if there still around by the end of Jan, I might be down.
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    I wouldnt give leg bones there really hard also when they crack there splinters are like razers very easy for your dog to choke on, lamb knecks ,rib racks are a much safer thing to give just ask your local butcher he will probley give you them regards john John is right, leg bones tend to be too brittle. I would let them have them, but keep a close eye on them while they're eating, Don't let them eat any of the long shards that get produced. Our dogs will chew off the softer ends and then break the middle to get at the marrow and then leave the rest. Although if the bits are left aro
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    taking some new pics today. for a bit of an up date have you still got the pups wouldnt mind a broken coated dog if you have on and could you travel half way to meet me i live in cumbria theres a cracking broken coated dog there .but unfortuantly he doesnt deliver Any more pics yet ? Do you have one of the Broken Coated boy ?
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    i use the acme on a regular basis they are very good when you get them right i drove mrs cramp up the wall for weeks blowing it in the house :whistle: :whistle: I had the same thought when I first tried mine. But it the sound it makes depends on how hard you blow. Blow it softley and it sounds like one of those party blowers with coil and a feather on the end. Blow it hard and it sounds like a strangulated duck. Just how are you supposed to get a decent sound out of it ? I've blown it a thousand times and I've heard real bunnies squeal as many, but Ive never been able to match the 2
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    I've been feeding my (5) Dogs on RMB for about 8 months now, and all of them throughly enjoy it and actively turn up their noses at dry food, even the ones who ate it before we changed. The standard recommendation is 1-3 % of the dogs adult weight. It's hard to say sometimes what a crosses adult weight should be, but our 19month collie is about 15 - 20Kg, so weight wise you should be looking somewhere in the region of 400 - 600grms, at the high end, but as each dog is different, you have to play it by ear, if the dog starts looking thin, feed it more, looking too fat, feed it less. When the
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