Small lurcher or whippet to help terrier out?

[NEWKID 27,235]

This is my 3/4 whip 1/4 beddy and the jack russel in the backgrounds mine.

the lurchers only 8 mnths but I got her for the same things as you want ( although i will lamp with her too). I went for 3/4 bred because I hoped it would be quicker than the 1/2 cross and already having a terrier wanted more sight hound blood. She's came on well works well with the terrier when bushing and well with the ferrets. obviously she's really young so I couldn't tell you she is doing this or that yet but so far I'm really pleased.

[smiles40 24]

This is my 3/4 whip 1/4 beddy and the jack russel in the backgrounds mine.

the lurchers only 8 mnths but I got her for the same things as you want ( although i will lamp with her too). I went for 3/4 bred because I hoped it would be quicker than the 1/2 cross and already having a terrier wanted more sight hound blood. She's came on well works well with the terrier when bushing and well with the ferrets. obviously she's really young so I couldn't tell you she is doing this or that yet but so far I'm really pleased.

i had a first x beddyxwhippet and i now have a whippet both great dogs tackle anything but very keen on working cover so they wont stand out waiting for a bolt they want to be in the thick of it, get the beddy x better coat for when its cold and dont show scars.

[NEWKID 27,235]

This is my 3/4 whip 1/4 beddy and the jack russel in the backgrounds mine.

the lurchers only 8 mnths but I got her for the same things as you want ( although i will lamp with her too). I went for 3/4 bred because I hoped it would be quicker than the 1/2 cross and already having a terrier wanted more sight hound blood. She's came on well works well with the terrier when bushing and well with the ferrets. obviously she's really young so I couldn't tell you she is doing this or that yet but so far I'm really pleased.

i had a first x beddyxwhippet and i now have a whippet both great dogs tackle anything but very keen on working cover so they wont stand out waiting for a bolt they want to be in the thick of it, get the beddy x better coat for when its cold and dont show scars.

 

Brothers got a first x whip/bed start her next season should have a bit of fun with our little pack

[Jordb543 9]

 

I would seriously look at a whippet then. Adding beddy, whilst gaining some things you can lose some of the speed. Whippets probably have the fastest initial acceleration and this is very handy on small land with a lot of cover. They also have great noses. Maybe a 3/4 beddy whip? I'd say you want at least 3/4 sight hound tho.

 

if i was to go down the whippet route would you reccomend a ped or non-ped? or is there not alot of difference i assum non ped means greyhound in there somewhere?

 

just when you said hill,moors,and sanddunes i think a lurcher type would suit that ground then a whippet

 

Tbh rocky i would like to get permission on all different types of land but havnt really bothered as i dont have a dog that will be able to use it, so really a lurcher that i could take on those kinds of places if i wanted to would be nice, not saying it has to catch huge bags maybe just one or two would be fine by me, would be a change of scenery etc and keeps the dogs busy,

 

if im asking too much of a dog to be able to perform at least to an average standard on these types of land etc then please ppl do tell me, i just want to make sure i get it right as i dont like the thought of getting a dog and it not being up to much and rehoming it or getting 2 dogs and not having enough work for them.

 

id rather have a dog that was average all round then 2 that where the best a different things.

 

 

This is my 3/4 whip 1/4 beddy and the jack russel in the backgrounds mine.

the lurchers only 8 mnths but I got her for the same things as you want ( although i will lamp with her too). I went for 3/4 bred because I hoped it would be quicker than the 1/2 cross and already having a terrier wanted more sight hound blood. She's came on well works well with the terrier when bushing and well with the ferrets. obviously she's really young so I couldn't tell you she is doing this or that yet but so far I'm really pleased.

 

She looks great Newkid, glad she is doing well for you, how have you found her to train?

Edited January 30, 2011 by Jordb543

[NEWKID 27,235]

I would seriously look at a whippet then. Adding beddy, whilst gaining some things you can lose some of the speed. Whippets probably have the fastest initial acceleration and this is very handy on small land with a lot of cover. They also have great noses. Maybe a 3/4 beddy whip? I'd say you want at least 3/4 sight hound tho.

 

if i was to go down the whippet route would you reccomend a ped or non-ped? or is there not alot of difference i assum non ped means greyhound in there somewhere?

 

just when you said hill,moors,and sanddunes i think a lurcher type would suit that ground then a whippet

 

Tbh rocky i would like to get permission on all different types of land but havnt really bothered as i dont have a dog that will be able to use it, so really a lurcher that i could take on those kinds of places if i wanted to would be nice, not saying it has to catch huge bags maybe just one or two would be fine by me, would be a change of scenery etc and keeps the dogs busy,

 

if im asking too much of a dog to be able to perform at least to an average standard on these types of land etc then please ppl do tell me, i just want to make sure i get it right as i dont like the thought of getting a dog and it not being up to much and rehoming it or getting 2 dogs and not having enough work for them.

 

id rather have a dog that was average all round then 2 that where the best a different things.

 

 

This is my 3/4 whip 1/4 beddy and the jack russel in the backgrounds mine.

the lurchers only 8 mnths but I got her for the same things as you want ( although i will lamp with her too). I went for 3/4 bred because I hoped it would be quicker than the 1/2 cross and already having a terrier wanted more sight hound blood. She's came on well works well with the terrier when bushing and well with the ferrets. obviously she's really young so I couldn't tell you she is doing this or that yet but so far I'm really pleased.

 

She looks great Newkid, glad she is doing well for you, how have you found her to train?

 

so far so good mate, out on tues with mates older dog and he commented on her good behaviour, Her re-calls good, she's good around stock and good with the ferrets. I've had to do some training without my jack russell ( the jrt can be nose down arse up on scent and go a bit deaf). her retrieve with the dummy is pretty good but again better when the other dog isn't about.

Like I said mate she's still a pup but everything so far hasbeen fairly easy, another plus for me (with having young kids) is she is a lovely dog to have in the house very soft natured.

I don't think you'd be disapointed with one mate

[Jordb543 9]

 

so far so good mate, out on tues with mates older dog and he commented on her good behaviour, Her re-calls good, she's good around stock and good with the ferrets. I've had to do some training without my jack russell ( the jrt can be nose down arse up on scent and go a bit deaf). her retrieve with the dummy is pretty good but again better when the other dog isn't about.

Like I said mate she's still a pup but everything so far hasbeen fairly easy, another plus for me (with having young kids) is she is a lovely dog to have in the house very soft natured.

I don't think you'd be disapointed with one mate

 

Glad to hear she is doing well for you mate im liking this cross more and more atm may well be what i choose,