traditional lurchers

[huntingalltheway 2]

hi lads just wondered how many people still run the old traditional type lurchers. things like first x colie greyhounds or 3/4 collie greyhounds and how they feel they preform against the new type of lurcher.

cheers lads

[Malt 379]

Don't get the question really mate, there are no old & new types of lurcher IMO, just different ones. There's a good few collie X lurchers on here, do a search.

[cooper101 86]

i run a 3/4 grey 1/4 collie grey!! perfect for what i do hes 26" done everthing ive put him on so far!! im more than happy with what ive got for what i do!!

[huntingalltheway 2]

Don't get the question really mate, there are no old & new types of lurcher IMO, just different ones. There's a good few collie X lurchers on here, do a search.

already done a search and the only ones i generally hear about is hancocks crap just wondered if anyone else worked them apart from the hancock crewe. as all i see now a days is bull x where i am i dont get the chance to see a traditional lurcher of the collie type work as know one keeps one. also i know theres alot of 1/4 collie cross type but im talking about the true traditional collie type at least 1/2 cross collie. i know there are still loads of bedlington types beeing worked they are common but just intersted in collie type and preformance. sorry for the poorly asked question should of been more clear. and when i say traditional as lurcher herratage started from the collie as they were used as herders plus catch the old rabbit here and there for food.

atb

jamie

Edited February 18, 2010 by huntingalltheway

[Malt 379]

Don't get the question really mate, there are no old & new types of lurcher IMO, just different ones. There's a good few collie X lurchers on here, do a search.

already done a search and the only ones i generally hear about is hancocks crap just wondered if anyone else worked them apart from the hancock crewe. as all i see now a days is bull x where i am i dont get the chance to see a traditional lurcher of the collie type work as know one keeps one. also i know theres alot of 1/4 collie cross type but im talking about the true traditional collie type at least 1/2 cross collie. i know there are still loads of bedlington types beeing worked they are common but just intersted in collie type and preformance. sorry for the poorly asked question should of been more clear. and when i say traditional as lurcher herratage started from the collie as they were used as herders plus catch the old rabbit here and there for food.

atb

jamie

Gotcha.

 

My mate had this one, he dam was a working Welsh hill collie, sire was a 1/4 whippet 3/4 greyhound coursing dog.

 

 

Unfortunately she died at about 11 moths old when some kid let her out of the garden and she got run over. She was just starting to work, had burned all he puppy fat off and was starting to pick up her speed.

Edited February 18, 2010 by maltenby

[johnny boy68 11,726]

I run a 5/8 Grey 3/8 Collie...for rabbits they're a very good cross imo but it's that old saying"you only get out what you put in"

Marks well...

Catch's well...

atb John

[all.rounder 3]

I run a 5/8 Grey 3/8 Collie...for rabbits they're a very good cross imo but it's that old saying"you only get out what you put in"

Marks well...

Catch's well...

atb John

no wonder that dog looks pissed of.is it locked up in that small yard.is that its dog box behind it in the photo.

Edited February 18, 2010 by all.rounder

[big marty 41]

av got a first x collie greyhound and a 3/4 greyhound 1/4 collie, both coming along good...photo bucket wont let me in but when they do i will put some pictures up

[huntingalltheway 2]

av got a first x collie greyhound and a 3/4 greyhound 1/4 collie, both coming along good...photo bucket wont let me in but when they do i will put some pictures up

cheers so far for the info. keep it coming. still like to know if the owners think say for example that there better day dogs then lampers or maybe the other way round. all info appreciated the more im tolled the more i can learn of the breed and preformance cheers lads.

[huntingalltheway 2]

Don't get the question really mate, there are no old & new types of lurcher IMO, just different ones. There's a good few collie X lurchers on here, do a search.

already done a search and the only ones i generally hear about is hancocks crap just wondered if anyone else worked them apart from the hancock crewe. as all i see now a days is bull x where i am i dont get the chance to see a traditional lurcher of the collie type work as know one keeps one. also i know theres alot of 1/4 collie cross type but im talking about the true traditional collie type at least 1/2 cross collie. i know there are still loads of bedlington types beeing worked they are common but just intersted in collie type and preformance. sorry for the poorly asked question should of been more clear. and when i say traditional as lurcher herratage started from the collie as they were used as herders plus catch the old rabbit here and there for food.

atb

jamie

Gotcha.

 

My mate had this one, he dam was a working Welsh hill collie, sire was a 1/4 whippet 3/4 greyhound coursing dog.

 

 

Unfortunately she died at about 11 moths old when some kid let her out of the garden and she got run over. She was just starting to work, had burned all he puppy fat off and was starting to pick up her speed.

gutted about her mate.

[cooper101 86]

if im totally honest my boy is sh*t hot as a ferreting dog makes the days more enjoyable watching him work!!! on the lamp he has good days and bad as im sure all of us have!! but ferreting is what he excels at!!! i know thats not everyones cuppa tea but i suits me fine!!! cheers

[huntingalltheway 2]

if im totally honest my boy is sh*t hot as a ferreting dog makes the days more enjoyable watching him work!!! on the lamp he has good days and bad as im sure all of us have!! but ferreting is what he excels at!!! i know thats not everyones cuppa tea but i suits me fine!!! cheers

do you think its true to his breeding or do you think its just his traits. so as ferreting goes hes mustard but lamping hes avarage. how old is he and has he had much work day or night. i know some of these questions seem pointless just helps me to get better picture.

[cooper101 86]

if im totally honest my boy is sh*t hot as a ferreting dog makes the days more enjoyable watching him work!!! on the lamp he has good days and bad as im sure all of us have!! but ferreting is what he excels at!!! i know thats not everyones cuppa tea but i suits me fine!!! cheers

do you think its true to his breeding or do you think its just his traits. so as ferreting goes hes mustard but lamping hes avarage. how old is he and has he had much work day or night. i know some of these questions seem pointless just helps me to get better picture.

 

Not sure if its his breeding or just his traits!! as i allways ran suluki type lurchers before this one!! down my way yor lucky if you get 20 runs in a night due to the small fields and generally they all congregate together in groups and as soon as you run one the rest get on there toes and head for cover !!that field over!! he catches alot more than he misses on the lamp ( or else i wouldnt keep him) and ive had some cracking nights with him!! but i have never been able to truly test his abilities on the lamp!! as for ferreting its were he started!! i started him ferreting at 8 months and he has got it down to a tee!! i use the dog to let me know whats happening!! almost like hes in charge and im the dope that has to set the nets and carry all the stuff!! hope this helps sorry hes 2 now by the way!! and hes out as much as i can usally 3 or 4 nights a week lamping in season and weather permitting!! and ferreting every sunday

Edited February 18, 2010 by cooper101

[huntingalltheway 2]

if im totally honest my boy is sh*t hot as a ferreting dog makes the days more enjoyable watching him work!!! on the lamp he has good days and bad as im sure all of us have!! but ferreting is what he excels at!!! i know thats not everyones cuppa tea but i suits me fine!!! cheers

do you think its true to his breeding or do you think its just his traits. so as ferreting goes hes mustard but lamping hes avarage. how old is he and has he had much work day or night. i know some of these questions seem pointless just helps me to get better picture.

 

Not sure if its his breeding or just his traits!! as i allways ran suluki type lurchers before this one!! down my way yor lucky if you get 20 runs in a night due to the small fields and generally they all congregate together in groups and as soon as you run one the rest get on there toes and head for cover !!that field over!! he catches alot more than he misses on the lamp ( or else i wouldnt keep him) and ive had some cracking nights with him!! but i have never been able to truly test his abilities on the lamp!! as for ferreting its were he started!! i started him ferreting at 8 months and he has got it down to a tee!! i use the dog to let me know whats happening!! almost like hes in charge and im the dope that has to set the nets and carry all the stuff!! hope this helps sorry hes 2 now by the way!! and hes out as much as i can usally 3 or 4 nights a week lamping in season and weather permitting!! and ferreting every sunday

i get you. so hes def making the grade but you are yet to test his full abilities. what is he like on rabbits on the close to hedges or long runs. is it true in your books collie xs are to smart or is it people being a little unfair to the breed. like i said ive never seen one really work hence all the questions

[johnny boy68 11,726]

I run a 5/8 Grey 3/8 Collie...for rabbits they're a very good cross imo but it's that old saying"you only get out what you put in"

Marks well...

Catch's well...

atb John

no wonder that dog looks pissed of.is it locked up in that small yard.is that its dog box behind it in the photo.

No mate that's not her box,she lives on a piece of cardboard round the corner