whippetwoman 0 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 I have a 6mth old Bedlingtonxwhippet and he is only 17', is he too small for lamping? she has caught 3 myxi rabbits on the run on a normal daytime walk but is he going to be fast enough on the lamp, he is a cracking dog in every other way. will not start lamping with him untl next year. Quote Link to post
boo28 0 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 I have a 6mth old Bedlingtonxwhippet and he is only 17', is he too small for lamping? she has caught 3 myxi rabbits on the run on a normal daytime walk but is he going to be fast enough on the lamp, he is a cracking dog in every other way. will not start lamping with him untl next year. its not to small some racing whippets at 181b and 17in will run the legs of most lurchers on pure speed not on staying power though Quote Link to post
allenyeates 3 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 I have a 6mth old Bedlingtonxwhippet and he is only 17', is he too small for lamping? she has caught 3 myxi rabbits on the run on a normal daytime walk but is he going to be fast enough on the lamp, he is a cracking dog in every other way. will not start lamping with him untl next year. Will be plenty big and fast enough for rabbits... no probs there. Quote Link to post
happylamper 7 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 i've just got one yesterday he's a beddy whippet just measured him he's 19tts took him out last first ten slips did'nt catch one yapping like a good un. i was sick by this time so carried on walking with the other lads,tried him again slips him the min the rabbit set off he started yapping at it but caught it off the edge so i thinking that may steady him abit slips him again thro the nite he caught 7 rabbits out of about 15 to 20 slips but did yapp after most of them.so today i just check him over to see how he is he had fleas so i've wormed him gave him a good bath and comb.gonna try him later again in the week but not too sure if the yapping will stop.thanks hl Quote Link to post
watchman 256 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 i've just got one yesterday he's a beddy whippet just measured him he's 19tts took him out last first ten slips did'nt catch one yapping like a good un. i was sick by this time so carried on walking with the other lads,tried him again slips him the min the rabbit set off he started yapping at it but caught it off the edge so i thinking that may steady him abit slips him again thro the nite he caught 7 rabbits out of about 15 to 20 slips but did yapp after most of them.so today i just check him over to see how he is he had fleas so i've wormed him gave him a good bath and comb.gonna try him later again in the week but not too sure if the yapping will stop.thanks hl probably not mate Quote Link to post
poacher3161 1,766 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 It will depend on how good the rabbits are were you live IMHO i do not think the dog will be any good for lamping i have a beddy/whippet/grey at 10 months old at 21 an half and was streight lined by a rabbit for 100yds even though she is a young dog i know she will not be sharp enough to catch a lot of rabbits.Its one of the reasons i can not see the point in breeding kc whippets with beddys.atb dell Quote Link to post
Big bald beautiful 1,231 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 my 19" whippet bitch catches rabbits, so i cant see what will stop your bitch. she will make 19 by 12 mths old Quote Link to post
luke. 9 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 I have a 6mth old Bedlingtonxwhippet and he is only 17', is he too small for lamping? she has caught 3 myxi rabbits on the run on a normal daytime walk but is he going to be fast enough on the lamp, he is a cracking dog in every other way. will not start lamping with him untl next year. Hello pal, my mate runs a beddy x whippet not sure on her exact size but shes one cracker of a rabbiting dog, she ven been getting stuck into mr fox lately, ATB with him mate.Luke. Quote Link to post
merle24 61 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 i've just got one yesterday he's a beddy whippet just measured him he's 19tts took him out last first ten slips did'nt catch one yapping like a good un. i was sick by this time so carried on walking with the other lads,tried him again slips him the min the rabbit set off he started yapping at it but caught it off the edge so i thinking that may steady him abit slips him again thro the nite he caught 7 rabbits out of about 15 to 20 slips but did yapp after most of them.so today i just check him over to see how he is he had fleas so i've wormed him gave him a good bath and comb.gonna try him later again in the week but not too sure if the yapping will stop.thanks hl probably not mate Give him easy rabs and get him plenty of kills and get him fit and i bet in time it will, just depends if you have the patience to work with the dog to get it fit and confident, its just keenes and frustration, beddie whippets are not uncommon to give tounge on quarry, its the firey terrier blood in there makeup. Quote Link to post
lurcherman 28 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 ok size for rabbits Quote Link to post
UNFIT 0 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 (edited) I have a 6mth old Bedlingtonxwhippet and he is only 17', is he too small for lamping? she has caught 3 myxi rabbits on the run on a normal daytime walk but is he going to be fast enough on the lamp, he is a cracking dog in every other way. will not start lamping with him untl next year. this is like a woman asking ,DOES MY ARSE LOOK BIG IN THIS ,what a stupid question . Edited November 23, 2009 by UNFIT Quote Link to post
albert64 1,882 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 its only 6mths old not finished growing yet mate but if it does,nt grow any bigger it will be fine seen plenty of good little ones Quote Link to post
happylamper 7 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 i've just got one yesterday he's a beddy whippet just measured him he's 19tts took him out last first ten slips did'nt catch one yapping like a good un. i was sick by this time so carried on walking with the other lads,tried him again slips him the min the rabbit set off he started yapping at it but caught it off the edge so i thinking that may steady him abit slips him again thro the nite he caught 7 rabbits out of about 15 to 20 slips but did yapp after most of them.so today i just check him over to see how he is he had fleas so i've wormed him gave him a good bath and comb.gonna try him later again in the week but not too sure if the yapping will stop.thanks hl probably not mate Give him easy rabs and get him plenty of kills and get him fit and i bet in time it will, just depends if you have the patience to work with the dog to get it fit and confident, its just keenes and frustration, beddie whippets are not uncommon to give tounge on quarry, its the firey terrier blood in there makeup. the was easy slips mate did'nt expect the dog to run miles to be fair.but most of the slips were sitters,plus vermin wire and the feilds arn't all that big.atb . Quote Link to post
lampingmad1 54 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 yes mate if hes faster enough then he will be good for rabbits. i have a bitch just under 17tts and shes kills tham on the lamp not all of them but she has her share so good luck with him mate Quote Link to post
whippetwoman 0 Posted November 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 I have a 6mth old Bedlingtonxwhippet and he is only 17', is he too small for lamping? she has caught 3 myxi rabbits on the run on a normal daytime walk but is he going to be fast enough on the lamp, he is a cracking dog in every other way. will not start lamping with him untl next year. this is like a woman asking ,DOES MY ARSE LOOK BIG IN THIS ,what a stupid question . So that means yes then? Quote Link to post
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