scouse moocher

i browse this forum very little since i lost my lurcher bitch and very seldom post - felt i had to tonight just got to say how much ive enjoyed reading this thread. Gutted to read about Stella and cant wait to hear more about Rubys progress this season. Liam your a credit to your dad mate, wish my arl' fella was into the fieldsports. Keep up the good work boys, best of luck Ant

The advice given is just that .. Advice. I'm sure there are plenty of people who's dogs have started work and proved themselves at a young age and i'm not knocking them. But a young dog is at a higher risk of being damaged. The above is just a summary of one mans method of bringing on a lurcher pup, of which there are many - tried,tested,productive,good,bad and indifferent. Ant

labsnlurchers It is mate ... I knew very little of Micks work .. was doing an essay on Far from the madding crowd the novel and it brought up that pic on a Google search ... Ill be investing in some of his prints when i get my own gaff .. theres only so much wall space in me mam's box room haha

Nice looking little dog mate .. whats he like at retrieving them shot hares? ant

Very good advice mate and anyone with a young lurcher or has just picked up their first dog would do well to take note. No doubt theres dogs out there who were entered at an early age and are still working effectively, but the bad'uns far outweigh the good'uns in my experience. Im a youngun' myself and i know how it feels to be itching to get out and work a pup - perseverance pays off and your dog at 2-3 years old will be a true reflection of the work and time you have put into him. Do right by your dog and he'll do right by you. Ant

Dog owners worst nightmare .. It spreads like wild fire and theres nothing you can really do to treat it .. as said kids benelyn or honey can sooth it .. My wire haired vizsla started with it a few weeks ago and its STILL in my kennel with a litter ive got on at the minute.. I start them on Synulux to prevent secondary infection but its just got to run its course

Like most terriers i'm sure at one point the breed was used for purpose i.e pest control. The breed standard set by the Kennel Club alone is enough to suggest the breed would not be up to the task of meeting the standards required by the terrier men today. I'm sure 100 years ago the breed was more capable and a better built stamp of dog. I can see how westies and scotties could still be useful but i think you'd find it hard to find anyone with a proven working bloodline belonging to any terrier / hound that has been bred with so much cosmetic emphasis for so many years. Horses for cours

Is right lads havent been on the tinterent for a few days some good pics there .. Everyone seems to be singing off the same hymn sheet there dont seem to be that many small working stock around .. The jacks i keep i use just for ratting - the majority of the pups go to pet homes. Not very good at putting pics up but here's a couple of my ratters.

Just wondering how many of you lads work the shorter legged type of Jack? i.e 8 - 10 '' high .. I've seen many keen ratters of this type but wondering wether anyone works them to ground, If so throw some pics up of your dogs. Ant

SOLD

Beddy/Wippet X greyhound bitch 11 months old, 25'' ATS, Broken Coated, White with brindle patches. £150 - Liverpool Lives in or out, quiet when kenneled, gets on fine with other dogs, in the car and on/off lead. Has been ferreting and been out with older dogs on lamp but has never been run. Fast little bitch. Only for sale due to change in circumstances. Gone back to work full-time and not got time she needs. Very keen, will be a handy bitch for bringin on this season. Genuine working home wanted. Pm for detaills

Just wondering wether any lads or lasses have worked or have any experience of this breed? I have two 14 week old pups, great temperaments realy kean and lovely to look at but theyre a breed ive seldom seen, only seen the parents of my pair and one in Kilkee, Co Clare when i was a lad. Will try and get some pics on soon as. Any info would be much appriciated Ant

Not had this with any of my bitches but it cant be good to breed from a bitch 6 weeks after after rearing a litter.

Spot on Skycat. I sold a mate of mine called me a few weeks ago puzzled at the fact his bitch had come into season just 6 weeks after whelping a litter. He even used to bloody discharge coming out her back end as proof. Another friend bred a bitch and kept 3 pups back, his yard is run with a 'let them get on with it' frame of mind and the weaned naturaly by mum who was fed on raw food. Not my idea of how to raise a good litter but each to their own ... the pups were ran on with mum and his other dogs untill 10 months when they started going coursing and it was then when the bitch had

Ive posted on one of the other threads mate about a dud stud dog try http://www.fitandfertile.com/ for info this guy does mobile feritlity testing of both dogs and bitches, artificialy inseminated and freezes semen, very reasonably priced too. Although both the dam and the sire are proven theres loadsa things that could play a factor in conception, or lack of. Physical form of both, possible infection in either the bitch or dogs reproductive system etc.... Maybe next time if your happy both dogs are in good condition and your ready for a litter you should try A.I with a good ovulation t