watchman 256 Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 im after a new dog and want to go with a deer hound x,been reading up on them, temperament,stamina, good feet and prey drive with a good nose etc so ideally i want the dog around 25/26tts so just want some advice on what cross i should be looking at,1/4 deer hound maybe?i dont know but want to get this sort of height out of the dog,also run a few golf courses so want something a bit quick off the mark so to speak but not to worried as this is only a small percentage of the land i run,yes i know dogs of 28/29tts can still pick up the bunnies just wanting something a tad smaller really what would your advice be to go with cheers Quote Link to post
terrierjohn 49 Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 deerhndxghdxwhipxcollie ive had 2 of thes crosses both were very quick game dogs that caught regularly on golf courses this one was coming on great till he had a heart attack at 15 month old dont have any pics of the other one though Quote Link to post
Guest deerhound hunter Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 good choice x mate ,i run deerhound x my bitch 1/4 deerhound 1/4 bull 2/4 grey she is 26 tts exellent on all quarry ,then bred her with a deerhound x saluki grey which the pup i kept back made 29 /30 tts which has turned 2 be 1 them dogs surcribed not as qick of the mark when he gets their ,theirs no stopping him ,they a very laid back x ,good brain ,good feet ,very good prey drive ,good nose ,i,d never stray far from this x ,good luck on your search mate,...atb...dh Quote Link to post
watchman 256 Posted November 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 deerhndxghdxwhipxcollie ive had 2 of thes crosses both were very quick game dogs that caught regularly on golf courses this one was coming on great till he had a heart attack at 15 month old dont have any pics of the other one though cheers for that mate cant tell just by the pic but looks ideal for my needs,as i say don't want it to big,how big tts was that dog mate Quote Link to post
watchman 256 Posted November 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 good choice x mate ,i run deerhound x my bitch 1/4 deerhound 1/4 bull 2/4 grey she is 26 tts exellent on all quarry ,then bred her with a deerhound x saluki grey which the pup i kept back made 29 /30 tts which has turned 2 be 1 them dogs surcribed not as qick of the mark when he gets their ,theirs no stopping him ,they a very laid back x ,good brain ,good feet ,very good prey drive ,good nose ,i,d never stray far from this x ,good luck on your search mate,...atb...dh thanks for info mate,spot on that Quote Link to post
terrierjohn 49 Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 he was 25 1/2 inch to the shoulder the pup i have now is deerhound cross too should have pics of him on later Quote Link to post
watchman 256 Posted November 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 he was 25 1/2 inch to the shoulder the pup i have now is deerhound cross too should have pics of him on later thanks for that mate Quote Link to post
terrierjohn 49 Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 no probs bud Quote Link to post
taffyboi 19 Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 I like the deerhound x greyhound / whippet x greyhound just my oppinon never owned one seen a few go and the ones ive seen got good speed and a good turn aswell best of luck to youmate Quote Link to post
Lost Generation 93 Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 im after a new dog and want to go with a deer hound x,been reading up on them, temperament,stamina feet and good nose etc so ideally i want the dog around 25/26tts so just want some advice on what cross i should be looking at to get this sort of height out of the dog,also run a few golf courses so want something a bit quick off the mark so to speak,yes i know dogs of 28/29tts can still pick up the bunnies just wanting something a tad smaller really what would your advice be to go with cheers In my experience golf courses offer the fastest running going and if you are running that type of ground or anywhere with lots of short grass you need a very fast, light, quick turning dog and would be better off with a greyhound/whippet or similar for that sort of running. I'm a deerhound/greyhound owner, breeder and enthusiast but I think you are choosing the wrong tool for the job and should think again. I have given up running golf courses after killing several dogs on them, the speeds are so great that its just too easy to kill a dog for my taste. Quote Link to post
Lost Generation 93 Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 im after a new dog and want to go with a deer hound x,been reading up on them, temperament,stamina feet and good nose etc so ideally i want the dog around 25/26tts so just want some advice on what cross i should be looking at to get this sort of height out of the dog,also run a few golf courses so want something a bit quick off the mark so to speak,yes i know dogs of 28/29tts can still pick up the bunnies just wanting something a tad smaller really what would your advice be to go with cheers In my experience golf courses offer the fastest running going and if you are running that type of ground or anywhere with lots of short grass you need a very fast, light, quick turning dog and would be better off with a greyhound/whippet or similar. I'm a deerhound/greyhound owner, breeder and enthusiast but I think you are choosing the wrong tool for the job. I have given up running golf courses after killing several dogs on them, the speeds are so great that its just too dangerous for the dog for my taste. Quote Link to post
watchman 256 Posted November 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 im after a new dog and want to go with a deer hound x,been reading up on them, temperament,stamina feet and good nose etc so ideally i want the dog around 25/26tts so just want some advice on what cross i should be looking at to get this sort of height out of the dog,also run a few golf courses so want something a bit quick off the mark so to speak,yes i know dogs of 28/29tts can still pick up the bunnies just wanting something a tad smaller really what would your advice be to go with cheers In my experience golf courses offer the fastest running going and if you are running that type of ground or anywhere with lots of short grass you need a very fast, light, quick turning dog and would be better off with a greyhound/whippet or similar. I'm a deerhound/greyhound owner, breeder and enthusiast but I think you are choosing the wrong tool for the job. I have given up running golf courses after killing several dogs on them, the speeds are so great that its just too dangerous for the dog for my taste. see what your saying mate but the golf courses really are only a small part of it,the rest of the ground is a bit rough to say the least,if it was only golf courses,and yes lost a few dogs on them myself over the years,then i would go with your suggestion thanks mate so what would you suggest for lets say a bit of a general all-rounder then mate? Quote Link to post
bunnys 1,228 Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 first cross bred from the right stock bitches come in around 26 27 ideal for all round work Quote Link to post
watchman 256 Posted November 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 first cross bred from the right stock bitches come in around 26 27 ideal for all round work nice one cheers Quote Link to post
romany52 313 Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Why would you want deerhound in a lurcher, prey drive ! stamina ! Quote Link to post
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