Whippet .... Whats makes.

[fresh earth 47]

As above we all talk about the way a whippet is bred determining whether it is a working whippet or not but realisticly what should be classed as a working whippet....

 

If i have two show line whippets that i work then breed and keep a pup from that i work and breed are the pups then classed as working whippets ? Or if i have 2 working types as pets that i keep a pup from dont work it then breed from it are the pups then no longer working whippets ?

 

In reality what realy does a whippet need for it to be classed as a working whippet ?

[atomo 19]

i think rearing is what makes it a working whippet but it always is an advantage if the dam and sire are working aswel

[rolysmate 49]

i think rearing is what makes it a working whippet but it always is an advantage if the dam and sire are working aswel

 

Pretty much agree,all whippets should make workers if entered correctly and I know of several who are bred from showlines but have made excellent dogs in the field,one in particular who is bred from champion show stock is really making his mark as a worker and is also making his mark as a stud dog covering many workingbitches

[fresh earth 47]

My thoughts exactly realy a whippet is a whippet imo for what there bred for every whippet should be capable of taking a rabbit with a little training.

 

Although i dont debate the fact that a working line should technicaly throw the over all better working dog , The show type should be and still is more than capable of doing what a whippet is supposed to .... Catch rabbits.

[whin 463]

has anybody got god working whiips i have permision would like to see there stile working lamping land can be provided and lite entertainment

[fresh earth 47]

Where abouts are you whin ?

[whin 463]

NEAR THE BORDERS OF SCOTLAND BE GOOD TO SEE THEM WHIPS ON THE LAMP GOT SOME NICE OPEN LAND AND ILL TAKE ONE OF MY OLD CROSS BRED LURCHERS BE A GOOD CRACK WEATHER GOOD AT MOMENT

[wuyang 513]

Thats a nice offer for somebody Whin, i wish somebody like you would go on the working whippet forum and put an offer up like that to them. I nearly got kicked off the site for giving my honest opinions about whippets....nice...(and i actually like whippets)

 

Oh and i think a combination of good entering and good breeding will improve the chances of getting a good working whippet. Although mine was top show stock and worked his nuts off...couldn't expect more from a whippet.

Edited February 4, 2011 by wuyang

[DottyDoo 500]

lite entertainment eh whin lol

 

 

 

if its belly dancers, can i come

[firstrike 21]

NEAR THE BORDERS OF SCOTLAND BE GOOD TO SEE THEM WHIPS ON THE LAMP GOT SOME NICE OPEN LAND AND ILL TAKE ONE OF MY OLD CROSS BRED LURCHERS BE A GOOD CRACK WEATHER GOOD AT MOMENT

That is a great offer whin, I am sure you will get a tacker for your offer. like wuyang said you may have more chance of finding someone more local to you over on a whippet forum

[Coneytrappr 30]

Thats a nice offer for somebody Whin, i wish somebody like you would go on the working whippet forum and put an offer up like that to them. I nearly got kicked off the site for giving my honest opinions about whippets....nice...(and i actually like whippets)

 

Oh and i think a combination of good entering and good breeding will improve the chances of getting a good working whippet. Although mine was top show stock and worked his nuts off...couldn't expect more from a whippet.

 

Good thread now what do all you whippet people think is the best way to enter them? I've got a seven month old pup here and it is the first whippet I've owned. Would be interested to know if there's anything particular to keep in mind when bringing on or should is it just like bringing on any other lurcher?

[rolysmate 49]

Thats a nice offer for somebody Whin, i wish somebody like you would go on the working whippet forum and put an offer up like that to them. I nearly got kicked off the site for giving my honest opinions about whippets....nice...(and i actually like whippets)

 

Oh and i think a combination of good entering and good breeding will improve the chances of getting a good working whippet. Although mine was top show stock and worked his nuts off...couldn't expect more from a whippet.

 

Good thread now what do all you whippet people think is the best way to enter them? I've got a seven month old pup here and it is the first whippet I've owned. Would be interested to know if there's anything particular to keep in mind when bringing on or should is it just like bringing on any other lurcher?

 

Just the same,there running dogs just the same only generally smaller

[whin 463]

dotty u ready for the big hunt bring a whipp through mate

[Coneytrappr 30]

Thats a nice offer for somebody Whin, i wish somebody like you would go on the working whippet forum and put an offer up like that to them. I nearly got kicked off the site for giving my honest opinions about whippets....nice...(and i actually like whippets)

 

Oh and i think a combination of good entering and good breeding will improve the chances of getting a good working whippet. Although mine was top show stock and worked his nuts off...couldn't expect more from a whippet.

 

Good thread now what do all you whippet people think is the best way to enter them? I've got a seven month old pup here and it is the first whippet I've owned. Would be interested to know if there's anything particular to keep in mind when bringing on or should is it just like bringing on any other lurcher?

 

Just the same,there running dogs just the same only generally smaller

 

Cheers, slow, steady and plenty of patience should do the trick then.

[Ideation 8,216]

There is no 'both' option. Just like any working dog - you go find a decent litter and then put the work in rearing it right.