rosco p 0 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 helo . im new to the world of lurchers and im keen on getting my first pup this year but im unsure on what cross i should go for, I am looking for a all rounder that isnt too big and can work and live around my terriers. rabbits will be the main quarry but when the ban is lifted i would require it to work fox. i would be very graitful of some advice on the subject. Quote Link to post
coursing mad 5 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 bull/greyhound. or a collie/bull/whippet. just my opinion mate. Quote Link to post
killer6 38 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 helo . im new to the world of lurchers and im keen on getting my first pup this year but im unsure on what cross i should go for, I am looking for a all rounder that isnt too big and can work and live around my terriers. rabbits will be the main quarry but when the ban is lifted i would require it to work fox. i would be very graitful of some advice on the subject. Collie greyhound mate good all rounder. Quote Link to post
smithwicks 182 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Try a wheaton/greyhound or a bedlington/greyhound mate, these crosses will be fairly handy at hheir work. B.M Quote Link to post
woof woof 3 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 i like half cross bull.but if its your first lurcher i would go with something diffrent.depends r u a young lad.u wont regret getting a lurcher mate!! . Quote Link to post
takman511 42 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 collie hound or whippet hound!small but mighty! i`ll second your choice mate i have whippetxcollie greyhound and a 1st x whippet greyhound Quote Link to post
rosco p 0 Posted June 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Try a wheaton/greyhound or a bedlington/greyhound mate, these crosses will be fairly handy at hheir work. B.M i like the sound of the bedligton x as there fairly game sought, would a dash of whippet keep the size down as i only whant something around 23inches Quote Link to post
rabbit tourmentor 29 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 pitbullxsalukixkangalxpoodle back to a bullmastiff cross greyhound Quote Link to post
folly terrier foot 1 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 anytin with collie mate i have a bitch ther and collie grayhound whippet il put pick up what u think??? Quote Link to post
Guest lampingwithmurt Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 deerhound x saluki x hound best all rounder i have seen so far Quote Link to post
rabbit tourmentor 29 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 theres some nice first crosses on epupz at the moment but dont rush yourself into a decision mate take your time he will be with you a long time dont forget Quote Link to post
bird 9,936 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 i say a collie 1st cross for your first dog fella I would not say 1x, to much collie for his 1st lurcher A 1/4 is plenty to whippetxgrey. Ive got a 1x collie grey , he can at times, and ive had lurchers 25 years. They are good dogs, but not for your 1st lurcher. Bryn my 1x collie grey Quote Link to post
Bosun11 537 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Would agree with you totally Bird, first cross collie's are never a good choice for a first Lurcher, unless the person has sound dog training expierience. Seen plenty ruined through poor training as their owners failed to 'harness' typical collie traits. I always wince when folk put up posts asking others about what they should go for, most ain't got a clue as to what they will be hunting next week never mind next season. My two penneth would be this, for what its worth.... For a first Lurcher go for sommat of medium size 23"- 25", bettering the odds of differing graft. Nowt wrong with a good drop of collie, though look toward the faster 'up an at 'em' types, the terrier crosses and the old type bitza's with a good dash of deerhound, usually fall into this category. Ensure whatever cross it's got plenty of sighthound blood through its veins, as speed, a begginer needs aplenty! Try to see BOTH parents and find out, pref first hand, what they are capable of. Pick a physically sound pup and give it all the TLC and expierience you can ever manage..... the rewards will be great!!! Simples.... Best of luck. Oh, and nice photo's Bird Quote Link to post
salukixlad 35 Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 SALUKI WHIPPET GREYHOUND BE A GOOD START FOR YOU PLENTY OF SPEED AN PLENTY IN THE TANK GO FOR EVA, GOOD LUCK FINDIN A PUP ANYWAY MATE,SL Quote Link to post
rosco p 0 Posted June 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 anytin with collie mate i have a bitch ther and collie grayhound whippet il put pick up what u think??? strong looking dog mate,something like that would be nice Quote Link to post
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