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    So, going on from that, what are your reasons, bearing in mind my requirement to have a 'breed' that would be challenging to train, a companion and yes, something different.
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    Why not? Well I am led to believe the average Collie X Lurcher is an intelligent dog presumably not unlike a Spaniel. I was curious to establish the reasons why the Lurcher would be more sensitive. Are they late in maturing mentally? Having said that, from postings on this Forum some lurchers have been used in the field from 6 months onwards, would this be the general rule?
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    Casso, Two things I would like to follow up, firstly training through 'Drive' for a Lurcher, how would you example this form of training? I can see with Gundogs that after initial obedience has been instilled, hunting a Spaniel over ground that has had game recently on it, but longer present, will stimulate the dogs 'Drive' and further training can be carried out in this state. How does one stimulate a predominately sight hound? Secondly, Morton suggests that overall, that the Lurcher cross as already suggested, would benefit from a more sensitive training approach in comparison to
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    I joined this site seeking information and advice and I have received considerable, considered and thoughful replies, thank you. Playing Devil's advocat for a moment, I appreciate the difference in power and possibly, the reliance of sight between a Lurcher against an E.S. Spaniel but if I can stop a Spaniel at full charge, that has just put a Pheasant or rabbit up, off the end of his nose, by use of a whistle then why could it possibly be so different with a Lurcher? Surely conditioning mentally, a dog, will be very much the same for both breeds, so long as intelligence and biddability are
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    A good point made, I would require the dog to stop and return on command. What would be the overall contributing factor to obtain this level of control, choice of breed, trainability etc or would prey drive in some dogs completely negate any training ?
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    Thanks very much for that information.
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    For the past 40 years I have been a shooting man, training a number of both Cocker Spaniels and English Springer Spaniels to Field Trial standard. I have also flown Hawks and trained a GSP to work. I still have a great interest in dog work but I don't know whether it is an age thing, but the actual shooting does not excite me, as it once did. I would like advice on whether a Lurcher type dog could fit in with my way of life and maintain my interest in and love of dogs. The dog would be expected to accompany me and my Spaniels, joining in, in the collection of any ground game, during our
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