kristian 9 Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Right then after a lot of nagging and trying to explain to my missus i need another dog i've decided to go for a lurcher. This is going to be my first lurcher and is going to be used mainly for rabbits i.e. lamping, ferreting and shooting. I'm just wondering what other people had on here as their first lurcher and would they recomend it for the above? whats your suggestions? I've been told by quite a few people now that you can't go wrong with a beddlington x whippet. Whats your thoughts whether your new to lurchers or been doing it for years whats your view? Thanks in advance. Atb Kristian. p.s. needs to have a good temprement as i have 3 kids Quote Link to post
Guest penny Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Right then after a lot of nagging and trying to explain to my missus i need another dog i've decided to go for a lurcher. This is going to be my first lurcher and is going to be used mainly for rabbits i.e. lamping, ferreting and shooting. I'm just wondering what other people had on here as their first lurcher and would they recomend it for the above? whats your suggestions? I've been told by quite a few people now that you can't go wrong with a beddlington x whippet. Whats your thoughts whether your new to lurchers or been doing it for years whats your view? Thanks in advance. Atb Kristian. p.s. needs to have a good temprement as i have 3 kids u spot on bedlington whippet r greyhound would b what u need good luck Quote Link to post
woz 260 Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 just go for a lurcher x lurcher pup.........if there parents are working ok theres a reasonable chance the pup will turn out ok.......most people are sure that a certain cross is the best for this and that blar blar blar......decided what type of dog you want.ie size colour and coat type (plenty input from the mrs ) and go for it..... Quote Link to post
bird 9,898 Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 go for beddyxgrey or 2nd x colliex grey, both these xs have nice temp+ not to big 22-25in 40-60lb.And smaller if you have bitch, good rabbit dogs and other quarry if you want Quote Link to post
supersam 64 Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 just go for a lurcher x lurcher pup.........if there parents are working ok theres a reasonable chance the pup will turn out ok.......most people are sure that a certain cross is the best for this and that blar blar blar......decided what type of dog you want.ie size colour and coat type (plenty input from the mrs ) and go for it..... think your spot on there mate... once the parents a proven workers and they have in the make up what your looking for rough coated or smooth and the size you require which for rabbits 20-25tts then go for it...lurcherxlurcher are as good as any in the field and with kids... best of luck... Quote Link to post
Guest robbie1 Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 not knocking bedo whippets but if its your only dog that you will have for a long time id go for 3/4 grey 1/4 bedo cause it will have just as good a temprament with the kids but will catch alot more than just rabbits which you will soon get bored of if thats all your dog can catch!! yis rob Quote Link to post
bird 9,898 Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 not knocking bedo whippets but if its your only dog that you will have for a long time id go for 3/4 grey 1/4 bedo cause it will have just as good a temprament with the kids but will catch alot more than just rabbits which you will soon get bored of if thats all your dog can catch!! yis rob Quote Link to post
kristian 9 Posted September 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Forgot to add if anyone does have a pup to offer it has to be from working parents and has to be a bitch as i already have a stafford who's not to good with other males Quote Link to post
Guest fence_hopper Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 bull x bla bla bla...wait for it Quote Link to post
Guest fence_hopper Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 (edited) not knocking bedo whippets but if its your only dog that you will have for a long time id go for 3/4 grey 1/4 bedo cause it will have just as good a temprament with the kids but will catch alot more than just rabbits which you will soon get bored of if thats all your dog can catch!! yis rob i have experience with both first x for me. and ive never seen the big deal about a bedlington whippet anyone worked one hard how do they fair Edited September 26, 2009 by fence_hopper Quote Link to post
poacher3161 1,766 Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 DO NOT go for a beddy/whippet my choise would be a lurcher to lurcher bred dog with collie and deerhound in it.atb dell Quote Link to post
lilpip1234 62 Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 collie greyhound for a first lurcher everytime Quote Link to post
MACRORIE 1 Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 collie greyhound for a first lurcher everytime I agree collie greyhounds are brilliant 1st time lurchers they are very clever and easy to train and you will learn alot from them, atb Darren Quote Link to post
allenyeates 3 Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Working whippet all the time. Something like Mike Browns lines , Lynperry , Anglesea field whippets etc. If your after a bitch they usally end up around 21 ths and yes they do catch alot more than rabbits. Excellent temperament. Only drawbacks I feel are firstly they can tear easy on wire or sticks etc. Secondly if where you run is very flinty or stoney their feet can cut. If its a lurcher and not a purebred you prefer I personally would go for a collie blooded dog. My own choice would be collie/greyhound back to Whippet. All the best. And remember must be off working parents. Quote Link to post
carlton chase 37 Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 colliexgreyhound x whippetxgreyhound should turn out nice dogs Quote Link to post
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